Exploring Philosophy The Philosophical Quest [Paperback]

In this new, revised and expanded edition of her classic introduction, Brenda Almond takes the reader on a progressive exploration through the main areas of contemporary philosophy.Preface.

1. A Starting Point.

2. Looking Inwards.

3. Looking Outwards.

4. Applying Justice.

5. Thinking About Reasoning.

6. Talking about Things.

7. Thinking about Minds.

8. Seeing Further.

9. Moving On.

Appendix: Kant Mottoes.

Bibliography.

Index.

.personal introductory offering which invites the reader to observe her thought processes as she meditates the central questions. Times Literary Supplement, April

Exploring Philosophy is a brave and largely successful attempt to do something new with the tradition of philosophy introductions. If my first year students had to read just one book all year, this is the one I would recommend. Ross Cogan, University of Bristol

If my first year students had to read just one book all year, this is the one I would recommend . Ross Cogan, Teaching Assistant ( Cogito:Summer 1995)

.engaging, accessible, and up-to date introductory volume....The extensive reading guides at the end of each chapter are excellent... However, Almond's book has the clear benefit of focusing on issues as they are currently viewed by leading philosophers, among them Davidson, Derrida, Putnam, Quine, and Rorty. Suitable for general readers and the lower-division undergraduates. Choice

This engaging, accessible, and up-to-date introductory volume.The extensive reading guides at the end of each chapter are excellent. Almond's book has the clear benefit of focusing on issues as thel+