The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy
Tracing the exchange of ideas among history's key philosophers, <em>The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy,</em> Eighth Edition, provides a generous selection of excerpts from major philosophical works and makes them more easily understandable to students with lucid and engaging explanations. Extensive cross-referencing shows students how philosophers respond appreciatively or critically to the thoughts of other philosophers.<br><br><em>The Great Conversation,</em> Eighth Edition, is also available in two separate volumes to suit your course needs:<br><br><em>The Great Conversation: Volume I: Pre-Socratics through Descartes,</em> Eighth Edition<br><br><em>The Great Conversation: Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine,</em> Eighth Edition<br>