Classics of philosophy by louis pojman and lewis vaughn. Spanning 2,500 years of thought, it is ideal for introduction to philosophy and history of philosophy courses. He was a fulbright fellow at the university of copenhagen and a rockefeller fellow at hamburg university. Now in a third edition, introduction to philosophy. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. An introductory reader in ethics and literature brings together an extensive and varied collection of eightyfour classical and contemporary readings on ethical theory and practice. Classics of philosophy third edition should give students easier access to more of philosophys greatest works in a more economical package. This uptodate text treats political philosophy and issues including the terrorist attacks of september 11 from a global perspective, considering the virtues of both. Classical and contemporary readings is a highly acclaimed, topically organized collection that covers five major areas of philosophy theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy.
In a sense, philosophy is just hard thinking about the important issues of life. Classics of philosophy 3rd edition rent 9780199737291. Who are we theories of human nature, 2006, 301 pages. More than seventy works by fortytwo philosophers as well as fragments from the presocratics are included, offering students and general. Find 9780199737291 classics of philosophy 3rd edition by lewis vaughn et al at over 30 bookstores. Lewis vaughn is the former editor of free inquiry magazine and the former executive editor of the philosophy journalphilo.
Mar 31, 2017 author of philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, life and death, ethical theory, philosophical traditions louis p. Description of the book classics of philosophy edition 3. A mobile device phone or tablet youll need to install one of these free apps. He is the author or editor of over twenty books and numerous articles.
Isbn 9780199737291 classics of philosophy 3rd edition. He presents major major philosophical veins of thought in clear, lively writing that is as entertaining as it is informative. Pojman and new coeditor james fieser enhance the texts topical. It should also offer an alternative to teachers who want a quality anthology of western classics that includes the best of the presocratics as well as a sampling of influential contemporary philosophy. Rent or buy classics of philosophy 9780199737291 by pojman, louis p.
It features more than seventy selections by forty philosophersalong with fragments from the presocratics. Louis was best known perhaps for presenting extremely balanced perspectives in his writings on a variety of some of the most controversial and challenging contemporary issues, including abortion, affirmative action and the death penalty. Because of its lively writing style and clear presentation, this introdu. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf. A great book that should be in everyones collection. Ideal for courses in ancient or ancient and medieval philosophy, it includes twentynine worksseven of them completeby thirteen philosophers as well as fragments from the presocratics. Classics of philosophy, 2e, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print. Pojman was the author or editor of many books and articles click on books and articles. Who are we theories of human nature, 2006, 301 pages, louis. Volume ii, modern and contemporary covers the works of philosophers from descartes to rawls. Oct 02, 1997 classics of philosophy, 2e, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print. Louis paul pojman april 22, 1935 october 15, 2005 was an american philosopher and professor, whose name is most recognized as the author of dozens of philosophy texts and anthologies, which continue to be used widely for educational purposes, and more than onehundred papers, which he read at some sixty universities around the world. Michael marino hale rated it it was amazing may 03, pojman snippet view to ask other readers questions about classics of philosophyplease sign up. Includes his biography, his works on ethics and political philosophy, and a bibliography of his articles with links to some of them.
Unabridged works include such classics as platos the apology, descartess meditations on first philosophy, leibnizs the monadology, humes an enquiry concerning human understanding, kants foundation for the metaphysic of morals, mills utilitarianism, russells a free mans worship, sartres existentialism and humanism. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. A lucid introduction, including a brief biographical sketch, accompanies each of the featured philosophers. Pojman makes this introduction to philosophical thought surprisingly fun and accessible. Volume i, ancient and medieval covers the works of philosophers from thales to william of ockham. The second edition includes new selections by augustine, berkeley, hume, wollstonecraft, nagel, and foot. A nice blend of classic readings in moral philosophy supplemented by numerous modern pieces. This text is designed to help students who have already done an introductory course in philosophy guiding them to think more clearly about how to form their moral beliefs in. The theory of knowledge classical and contemporary readings, louis p. Lewis vaughn is the former editor of free inquiry magazine and the former executive editor of the philosophy journal philo. Incorporating the insights of new coeditor lewis vaughn, classics of philosophy, third edition, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western. Classics of philosophy, 2e, provides an extensive view of the most significant stages of growth in western philosophy, including its birth with the presocratics as well as its contemporary developments. Seminal works in the philosophy of mind, free willdeterminism, the debate over.
Incorporating the insights of new coeditor lewis vaughn, classics of philosophy, third edition, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print. Classical and contemporary readings is a highly acclaimed, topically organized collection that covers five major areas of philosophytheory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. Ethical theory classical and contemporary readings, louis p. A nice blend of classic readings in moral philosophy supplemented by. Ideal for courses in modern and contemporary philosophy, it includes fortyeight extensive selectionsseventeen of them completefrom twentynine philosophers. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Pojman was known for his work in applied ethics and. Ideal for courses in ancient or ancient and medieval philosophy, it includes twentynine worksseven of them completeby thirteen philosophers as. Pojman is professor of philosophy at the united states military academy at west point. Moore classids papers classics of philosophy louis p.
Pojman 19352005 was professor of philosophy, united states military academy. Spanning 2500 years of thought, it is ideal for introduction to philosophy and history of philosophy courses that are structured chronologically. Louis pojman 19352005 was an american philosopher and ordained minister who received a d. Classics of philosophy, 2e, is the most comprehensive anthology of. Pojman 19352005 was professor of philosophy, emeritus, at the united states military academy and a life member of clare hall, cambridge university. Classical and contemporary readings, fourth edition, is a highly acclaimed topically organized anthology featuring eightyfour selections that cover five major areas of philosophy theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. The most recent volume in louis pojmans highly successful classics of philosophy collection oup, 1998, classics of philosophy. Classical and contemporary readings, fourth edition, is a highly acclaimed topically organized anthology featuring eightyfour selections that cover five major areas of philosophytheory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moral philosophy.
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The most recent volume in louis pojman s highly successful classics of philosophy collection oup, 1998, classics of philosophy. Author of philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, life and death, ethical theory, philosophical traditions louis p. Classics of philosophy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This collection of classic and contemporary readings in ethics presents sharp, competing views on a wide range of fundamentally important topics. Political philosophy the essential texts, steven m. Given the above, and given that we are just as free in a theistic world, it seems clear that the world of the theist is far better and more satisfying to us than one in which god does. Spanning years of pojjan, it is ideal for classiics to philosophy and history of philosophy courses that are structured chronologically.
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