Western Philosophy

An Anthology

John G. Cottingham (University of Reading)

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Blackwell Publishing
13 May 2021

Philosophy

Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies

The new edition of this celebrated anthology surveys the Western philosophical tradition from its origins in ancient Greece to the work of today’s leading philosophers

Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides an authoritative guided tour through the great tradition of Western philosophical thought. The seminal writings of the great philosophers along with more recent readings of contemporary interest are explored in 144 substantial and carefully chosen extracts, each preceded by a lucid introduction, guiding readers through the history of a diverse range of key arguments, and explaining how important theories fit into the unfolding story of Western philosophical inquiry. Broad in scope, the anthology covers all the main branches of philosophy: theory of knowledge and metaphysics, logic and language, philosophy of mind, the self and freedom, religion and science, moral philosophy, political theory, aesthetics, and the meaning of life, all in self-contained parts which can be worked on by students and instructors independently.

The third edition of the Anthology contains newly incorporated classic texts from thinkers such as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Descartes, William James, and Wittgenstein. Each of the 144 individual extracts is now followed by sample questions focusing on the key philosophical problems raised by the excerpt, and accompanied by detailed further reading suggestions that include up-to-date links to online resources. Also new to this edition is an introductory essay written by John Cottingham, which offers advice to students on how to read and write about a philosophical text.

Part of the Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies series, Western Philosophy: An Anthology, Third Edition remains an indispensable collection of classic source materials and expert insights for both beginning and advanced university students in a wide range of philosophy courses.

Edited by: John G. Cottingham (University of Reading)
Imprint: Blackwell Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Edition
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1.293kg
ISBN: 9781119165729
ISBN 10: 1119165725
Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Pages: 944
Publication Date: 13 May 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Cottingham is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Reading, and an Honorary Fellow of St John's College, Oxford University, UK. He is the author of numerous books including Descartes, The Rationalists, On the Meaning of Life, and In Search of the Soul. He is co-translator of The Philosophical Writings of Descartes, and has published articles on the history of philosophy, moral philosophy, and the philosophy of religion. Professor Cottingham is former Chairman of the British Society for the History of Philosophy and the British Society for the Philosophy of Religion, and was for many years editor of Ratio, the international journal of analytic philosophy.