Perfect. I wish this book had been my introduction to philosophy. It raises all the essential philosophical questions, issues, and problems in a lively, engaging, and accessible way. * William Irwin - Professor of Philosophy, King's College Pennsylvania and Editor of <i>The Blackwell * There is no better introduction to the subject than this. It covers a wide range of issues with clarity, with wit, but also with profundity. * Paul Snowdon - Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, UCL * Lucid and finely crafted. Engagingly presented, and admirably concise, it can be relied on to engage the interest of beginning students and general readers alike. * John Cottingham - President of the British Society for the Philosophy of Religion and Professor Emer * An excellent introduction. Careful, reflective, clear, and entertaining. * Timothy Chappell - Professor of Philosophy, The Open University *