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Philosophy: Basic Readings

By Nigel Warburton

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About the Book

Nigel Warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Philosophy: Basic Readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thought-provoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic.

The second edition of Philosophy: Basic Readings has been expanded to include new pieces in each major area of philosophy:
· What is philosophy?
· God
· Right and wrong
· The external world
· Science
· Mind
· Art

The readings in Philosophy: Basic Readings complement the chapters in Philosophy: The Basics (4th edition 2004).

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is Philosophy? 1. God 2. Right and Wrong 3. Politics 4. The External World 5. Science 6. Mind 7. Art

About the Author(s)

Nigel Warburton is the author of the bestsellers Philosophy: The Basics (4th edition), Thinking from A-Z (2nd edition), Philosophy: The Classics (2nd edition) and The Art Question, all published by Routledge. He is a senior lecturer at The Open University

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