philosophy

A comprehensive guide to philosophy that covers its history; explains the different branches, including knowledge, metaphysics, morals, politics, science, and religion; discusses reasoning and fallacies; and profiles prominent figures in the field.

An introduction to the life and work of Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard that explores the philosopher's main theories, obsession with the particulars of human existence, and his efforts to prove it is possible to create a new kind of individual.

Provides overviews of five philosophical texts, covering Aristotle's "The Nicomachean Ethics," Ren? Descartes' "Meditations on First Philosophy," David Hume's "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding," Bertrand Russell's "The Problems of Philosophy," and Jean-Paul Sartre's "Existentialism and Humanism," and includes a summary and glossary of key terms as well as suggestions for further reading.

Chronicles the development of Western philosophy from antiquity to the twenty-first century, and describes the ideas of some of history's best-known thinkers, including Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle..

An introduction to contemporary philosophy that places the field's main themes and ideas in a social context during the twenty-first century.

An introduction to Krishnamurti's philosophical thought, discussing his views on conflict, fear, violence, religious experience, self-knowledge, and intelligence.

Traces philosophy from the rise of Greek civilization to the emergence of logical analysis in the twentieth century.