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Review quotes from 2nd Edition: 'An ideal introduction to the basics of philosophy for anyone approaching the subject for the first time. The book is beautifully written, admirably clear without being at all solemn, pretentious or patronising.' - D.H. Mellor, University of Cambridge
'I would strongly recommend this to sixth formers studying for A level Philosophy and also for those who are interested in learning something of the scope of philosophy.' - Jennifer Trusted, Chief Examiner, AEB Examining Board
'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law
'Full of entertainingly British sangfroid, Nigel Warburton shows beginners in philosophy how arguments pro and con are collected, marshalled and weighed, across a wide range of standard topics. After ten years and three previous editions, this is still the best book of its kind.' - Don Cupitt, University of Cambridge
'Simply and lucidly, does exactly what it says on the cover. An excellent way into the basics of philosophy, this book doesn't just instruct but tries to set the reader thinking as well.' - Edward Craig, University of Cambridge
'To appreciate philosophy, it's important to engage with arguments, and to see how one's own ideas and those of others may be challenged and refined. Nigel Warburton offers an excellent guide to the practice of philosophical thinking aimed squarely at the newcomer. His lively and stimulating approach, covering a broad range of areas, will be helpful to a wide readership. Those contemplating the study of philosophy at university, for example, will gain much from the text, and from the suggestions for further reading.' - Dave Leal, University of Oxford
'I think Nigel Warburton's little book is a first-rate introduction to philosophy and its issues...It is hard to imagine an introduction to philosophy which, in equally compact form, would cover the basic issues of philosophy with greater clarity, fairness, and relative thoroughness.' - Ronald E Santoni, Professor of Philosophy, Denison University
'I recommend it to majors and non-majors as a way of getting an overall feel for the subject...Superlatively readable style.' - Alex Orenstein, City University of New York
'It is the combination of clarity and brevity that distinguishes Warburton's book from many of its rivals...If I had to recommend a single book to a sixth-former considering coming to university to study philosophy, it would undoubtedly be Warburton's.' - Andrew Pyle, Cogito
'Introductory philosophy can be a lot like learning to ride a bike: intriguing but laced with bumps, bruises, and frustrations. Warburton retains the intrigue but softens the bumps, bruises, and frustrations. And students have a unique opportunity to learn how to ride!' - Paul K. Moser, Loyola University of Chicago
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Philosophy the Basics is the book for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time. Now in its fourth edition, Nigel Warburton's best selling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy.
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Review quotes from 2nd Edition: 'An ideal introduction to the basics of philosophy for anyone approaching the subject for the first time. The book is beautifully written, admirably clear without being at all solemn, pretentious or patronising.' - D.H. Mellor, University of Cambridge
'I would strongly recommend this to sixth formers studying for A level Philosophy and also for those who are interested in learning something of the scope of philosophy.' - Jennifer Trusted, Chief Examiner, AEB Examining Board
'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law
'Full of entertainingly British sangfroid, Nigel Warburton shows beginners in philosophy how arguments pro and con are collected, marshalled and weighed, across a wide range of standard topics. After ten years and three previous editions, this is still the best book of its kind.' - Don Cupitt, University of Cambridge
'Simply and lucidly, does exactly what it says on the cover. An excellent way into the basics of philosophy, this book doesn't just instruct but tries to set the reader thinking as well.' - Edward Craig, University of Cambridge
'To appreciate philosophy, it's important to engage with arguments, and to see how one's own ideas and those of others may be challenged and refined. Nigel Warburton offers an excellent guide to the practice of philosophical thinking aimed squarely at the newcomer. His lively and stimulating approach, covering a broad range of areas, will be helpful to a wide readership. Those contemplating the study of philosophy at university, for example, will gain much from the text, and from the suggestions for further reading.' - Dave Leal, University of Oxford
'I think Nigel Warburton's little book is a first-rate introduction to philosophy and its issues...It is hard to imagine an introduction to philosophy which, in equally compact form, would cover the basic issues of philosophy with greater clarity, fairness, and relative thoroughness.' - Ronald E Santoni, Professor of Philosophy, Denison University
'I recommend it to majors and non-majors as a way of getting an overall feel for the subject...Superlatively readable style.' - Alex Orenstein, City University of New York
'It is the combination of clarity and brevity that distinguishes Warburton's book from many of its rivals...If I had to recommend a single book to a sixth-former considering coming to university to study philosophy, it would undoubtedly be Warburton's.' - Andrew Pyle, Cogito
'Introductory philosophy can be a lot like learning to ride a bike: intriguing but laced with bumps, bruises, and frustrations. Warburton retains the intrigue but softens the bumps, bruises, and frustrations. And students have a unique opportunity to learn how to ride!' - Paul K. Moser, Loyola University of Chicago
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Philosophy the Basics is the book for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time. Now in its fourth edition, Nigel Warburton's best selling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy.
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