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Routledge
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Routledge
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Fundamentals of Philosophy is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to philosophy. Based on the well-known series of the same name, this textbook brings together specially commissioned articles by leading philosophers of philosophy's key topics. Each chapter provides an authoritative overview of topics commonly taught at undergraduate level, focusing on the major issues that typically... Read more
Introduction John Shand Epistemology Alan Goldman Metaphysics Michael Jubien Logic Greg Restall Ethics Piers Benn Ancient Philosophy Suzanne Stern-Gillet Medieval Philosophy Dermot Moran Modern Philosophy: the 17th and 18th Centuries Richard Francks Philosophy of Mind Stephen Burwood Philosophy of Language Alexander Miller Philosophy of Science Alexander Bird Political Philosophy Dudley Knowles Aesthetics Colin Lyas Philosophy of Religion Jay Wood Continental Philosophy Simon Glendinning
Biography
John Shand is Associate Lecturer at the Open University. He is series editor of the Fundamentals of Philosophy series (Routledge), author of Arguing Well (Routledge, 2000) and Philosophy and Philosophers (Acumen 2002).
'A lively introduction by the editor sets the scene for an impressive volume of substantial articles that serve both to introduce students to the main areas and periods of western philosophy and to inspire in them the critical, questioning attitude that gives rise to philosophy itself... students will find that each chapter not only provides a reliable survey of its topic, but acts as a springboard to further study and reflection.' - David E. Cooper, Durham University
