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Philosophy: The Basics [Hardcover]

Nigel Warburton (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Nov 2012 | ISBN-10: 0415693179 | ISBN-13: 978-0415693172 | Edition: 5

‘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, author of The Philosophy Gym

Philosophy: The Basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the basic ideas and themes including:

  • Can you prove God exists?
  • How do we know right from wrong?
  • What are the limits of free speech?
  • Do you know how science works?
  • Is your mind different from your body?
  • Can you define art?
  • How should we treat non-human animals?

For the fifth edition of this best-selling book, Nigel Warburton has added an entirely new chapter on animals, revised others and brought the further reading sections up to date. If you’ve ever asked ‘what is philosophy?’, or wondered whether the world is really the way you think it is, this is the book for you.

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  • Hardcover: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 5 edition (1 Nov 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0415693179
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415693172
  • Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 20.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,440,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introductionto philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law

About the Author

Nigel Warburton is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. He is author of several books for Routledge including Philosophy: The Classics, Philosophy: Basic Readings, Thinking from A–Z, and The Basics of Essay Writing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for anyone! 22 Nov 2001
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I have just embarked on a two year philosophy A-Level course and i am using Warburton's book as a stepping stone to discoving many aspects of philosophy. The clarity and use of language makes this book easy for anyone to understand, not just academics. It allows easy access to the world of philosophy unlike so many other books on this topic. Well done Nigel!
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4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK FOR REVISION 10 Sep 2002
By Sarah
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I have just completed an ethics and philosophy A Level for which I used this book. The book itself is clear and concise, making it excellent revision material. It covers all of the standard need to know topics and does so in an intelligent, factual manner! Definitly use this for A Level standards although I would not reccomend using it as a basis for research as it simply isn't detailed enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary, ideal for beginner 23 Sep 2001
By Dr. Victor Chua
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Context: I always wanted to do a philosophy degree, but other subjects always seemed more practical. So at the age of 32, after a BA, MB, BChir, and MRCS, I started reading with the help of Warburton's book and a couple of philosophy PhD students at Cambridge.

The book: Short, crisp, lays out philosophical positions well. A wonderful starting and jumping-off point and organiser when you don't have the structure of an academic course to follow. I would recommend it to people with similar requirements to me. However, remember that philosophy needs to be discussed, not merely read. My first mistake was to treat philosophy as a body of knowledge to be acquired, much as science and medicine was.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Was interesting and easy to understand.

I'd recommend to anyone who wants a basic understanding of philosophy
Published on 18 April 2010 by George
5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy basics
Does what it says, and prompt delivery from seller. Bought for daughter who is considering doing philosophy at college.
Published on 17 July 2009 by Dr. Stepen P. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Warburton knows his stuff!
I went to school with Nigel, and remember sitting with him in a physics 'O' level class . The physics master began to refer to Newton's second law, when Warburton began to question... Read more
Published on 10 July 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know.
I have just completed a philosophy degree, I've read alot of philosophy books, and I can confirm that what Nigel Warburton doesn't know about philosophy isn't worth knowing.
Published on 25 Sep 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Excellent!
Like many others I always considered philosophy a topic for the high intellects of the world. After reading this book I have come to realise that philosophy is a topic which most... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars A great and easy to follow book that always makes you think.
A great read and a brillient introduction to philosophy. Nigel Warburton explains each subject clearly and the book makes you think about the world arund you and what you thought... Read more
Published on 6 July 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide for all philosophy beginners.
I am a 1st year theology student who always considered philosophy too high brow to even comtemplate reading.

Warburton's books helped me overcome my concerns. Read more

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