Western Philosophy: An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies)

From Ancient Greece to the leading philosophers of today, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the Western philosophy tradition. In 100 extracts from the great philosophers, it covers all the main branches of philosophy, including theory of knowledge and metaphysics, philosophy of religion and science, moral philosophy (theoretical and applied), political theory and aesthetics. Chronologically and thematically arranged, the readings are introduced and linked together by philosophical commentary, which guides the reader through the key arguments and concepts. This text should meet the needs of a wide variety of introductory courses in philosophy, in colleges and universities, as well as providing more advanced students with a collection of classic source material.