Fundamentals of Philosophy (5th Edition)

An accessible reader for those new to philosophy, this volume offers a broad scope of diverse classic and contemporary selections — with a narrative and format that presents difficult issues and readings in a simplified but not condescending manner. The readings are grouped around major philosophic themes: logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of art, and social and political philosophy. It also offers a selection of readings from Eastern philosophy. For individuals interested in the field of philosophy — who want to understand it as a “living discipline” that draws from its past in order to deal with the current issues of today.