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Philosophy: The Basic Readings (Library Binding)

by Nigel Warburton (Author, Editor) "'What makes someone a philosopher, apart from being deemed such by a university?' ..." (more)

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Library Binding: 456 pages
Publisher: Routledge (25 Mar 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0415187192
ISBN-13: 978-0415187190
Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.3 x 3.9 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Ideal readings for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time. Nigel Warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. These carefully chosen readings are easy to understand, are accessible and will give the reader a thorough understanding of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy grouped under the following themes: What is philosophy? God Right and wrong Politics The external world Mind Science Art Each theme in this book complements the sections in Philosophy: The Basics .

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good introduction, 4 April 2003

By	C. Quinn "totality denier" (County Louth, Eire) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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As a newcomer to philosophy I find this an absorbing and approachable book. I imagine it would be suitable for reading cover-to-cover or dipping into. The selections are stimulating without being too daunting, and Warburton has minimised his own commentary, making for a book that shows rather than telling, and also invites you to join in.

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By	Luciano Lupini (Caracas Venezuela) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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A review by Luciano Lupini. A truly wonderful selection of readings about philosophy and philosophy's central issues by professor Nigel Warburton. Very highly recommended for those that want to enhance their knowledge and have a better understanding of the basic topics that torture human mind, without having to yawn and dwell with dull or inextricable texts, as it happens with other anthologies, of a more complex and ambitious structure (which usually remain unread). This compilation indeed lives up to the purpose that the author set up to accomplish, as it is set forth in the Preface: "My aim has been to select writing that will repay study, and which is, above all interesting. Part of the point of this anthology is to demonstrate philosophy in action.."
The book is divided in eight parts, if you count the Introduction about the topic "What is Philosophy ?", as one. Here, scope, method and value of P. are presented through writings by Warnock, Mellor,Ayer and the Earl Russell. Then the subject of God, its existence and the discussion about the proofs of God is left to the writings of Pascal, Gardner, Mackie, Swinburne, Hume and Dawkins. Another section deals with ethics and morals, titled "Wright and Wrong". Other sections dwell with the subjects of Politics, The External World, Science, the Mind and, finally, Art. Each section has a brief and balanced introduction by the author. Here, again, he accomplishes the task of setting the basic mainframe to aid the reader, and refrains from providing a resume that, in other anthologies, enables the reader to dispense with the reading of the material itself.....
This selection can be read with relative ease and constitutes a fresh and modern approach to the divulgation of philosophy. Kudos to professor Warburton !

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money, 20 Nov 2008

By	PhilosopherKing "Wellreadamateur" (London) - See all my reviews

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I enjoyed reading this volume. It consists of either extracts from the great philosophers or articles and essays written by distinguised academics.

Most of them were interesting. I think that I only read one or two readings where the topic didn't really interest me that much. Again most of them anticipated reasonable objections and tried to deal with obvious counter-arguments. There were only about one or two readings where the arguments seemed so preposterous and wrong-headed or where one thought that some sleight of hand or even 'bullying' was being used in the presentation of an argument.

Although a professional accountant, I have a wide range of interests including the fine arts, history, languages, literature, mathematics, politics, religion and the natural sciences and I therefore find all aspects of philosophy extremely interesting.

Nigel Warburton is an Open Univesity lecturer and has written a number of good books for non-specialists.

Highly recommended.

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