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'The challenge is to convey to the modern reader the perennial freshness of ideas which might otherwise be clouded by historical scholarship. Nigel Warburton rises to the challenge with admirable skill.' – The Times
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In his exemplary clear style, Warburton introduces and assesses twenty-seven philosophical classics from Plato’s Republic to Rawls’ A Theory of Justice. For the third edition there is new text design and revised further reading make this the ideal book for all students, while three new chapters on Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil, Russell’s The Problems of Philosophy and Sartre’s Existentialism and Humanism mean that all the A Level set texts are covered.
This brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy explores the works of Plato, Aristotle, Boethius, Machiavelli, Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Kant, Schopenhauer, Mill, Kierkegaard, Marx and Engels, Nietzsche, Russell, Ayer, Sartre, Wittgenstein, and Rawls.
Offering twenty-seven guidebooks for the price of one, this is the most comprehensive introduction to philosophers and their texts currently available.
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76 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an undergradute philosophy student I have to confess that this book has been my bible for the last two years. It covers nealy all of the most important philosophical works fom Plato through to Ayer. It gives a detailed breakdown of the text and then gives general objections to the theories made. Whether like me you are studying philsophy, or are just interested in the subject, this is a fantastic explanation of the greatest ideas ever expressed.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the most accessible introductions to western philosophy that I've come across. There are lucid accounts of 27 classic works of philosophy from Plato's Republic to John Rawl's A Theory of Justice. This 3rd edition(2006) includes three new chapters on Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil, Bertrand Russell's The Problems of Philosophy and Jean-Paul Sartre's Existentialism and Humanism. At the end of each short chapter there's a glossary and suggestions for further reading.
Any newcomer to philosophy could do no better than get hold of a copy of this marvellous and beautifully written book.
Any newcomer to philosophy could do no better than get hold of a copy of this marvellous and beautifully written book.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Warburton gives simple and accessible introduction to his "top 20" philosophy classics. The chapters tell you what you need to know about the books and even motivate you to actually READ some of the original works. Bibliographies in each chapter give accessible works to look at next. A well done job.
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A excellant book for those wanting to get to the basics of philosophy
Thius book brings the theories of our major philosophers into the common sphere. Nigel Warburton has a style of writting that is down to earth and excellant a explaining what can... Read more
Published 3 months ago by A J Davidson
From Plato to Rawls
I decided to buy this book after reading Nigel Warburton's introduction to philosophy , "Philosophy-The Basics", which I found to be accessible and understandable. Read more
Published 10 months ago by L. Davidson
disappointing
Don't expect too much from this book, it is very light with uneven coverage of the books involved - some just get a few pages. Read more
Published 23 months ago by rudeboi
General Philosophy
Not being a student or particularly young I have always had an interest in philosophy and religion and tried over the years to understand a few trends in philosophy. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Jd Wilson
A nursery guide to philosophy
If you have ever attempted to read philosophy and found it obscure and even impenetrable then this is the book for you. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by JD LOVETT
Perfect for anyone just starting out in philosophy
This book along with Philosophy: The Basics (Basics (Routledge Paperback)) are a perfect starting place for anybody just beginning their interest in philosophy. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Mr. M. Wood
philosophy for all
This is a gem of a book, it really helped to put all of my Uni philosophy lectures into simple english. I think its a great companion to the more academic books. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by F. Krzyzanowska
philosophy the classics
this is a must have for anyone doing philosophy or any social science course. i have used this book for politics and sociology and it is a must have in my book collection. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Amanda
Great Starting Point for the Philosophically Intersted
This is a really good introduction to Philosophy for the lay person (like me) : it devotes a chapter (10 or so pages) to some of the most important Philosophical works throughout... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by ianscardiff
Absolutely excellent!
Warbuton always writes well, a clear and very readable summary of each Philosopher's work is given in a series of essays. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2003 by A. I. Mackenzie
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