The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy

The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy

Tracing the exchange of ideas between history's key philosophers, <em>The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy,</em> Seventh Edition, demonstrates that while constructing an argument or making a claim, one philosopher almost always has others in mind. It addresses the fundamental questions of human life: Who are we? What can we know? How should we live? and What sort of reality do we inhabit?<br> <br> Author Norman Melchert provides a generous selection of excerpts from major philosophical works and makes them more easily understandable to students with his lucid and engaging explanations. Extensive cross-referencing shows students how philosophers respond appreciatively or critically to the thoughts of other philosophers. The text is enhanced by two types of exercises--"Basic Questions" and "For Further Thought"--and numerous illustrations.<br> <br> <strong>Also available to serve your course needs:</strong> The seventh editions of <em>The Great Conversation: Volume I: Pre-Socratics through Descartes</em> and <em>The Great Conversation: Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine</em>