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Good value for money I enjoyed reading this volume. It consists of either extracts from the great philosophers or articles and essays written by distinguised academics. Most of them were interesting. I think that I only read one or two readings where the topic didn't really interest me that much. Again most of them anticipated reasonable objections and tried to deal with obvious counter-arguments. There were only about one or two readings where the arguments seemed so preposterous and wrong-headed or where one thought that... more info
WONDERFUL SELECTION A review by Luciano Lupini. A truly wonderful selection of readings about philosophy and philosophy's central issues by professor Nigel Warburton. Very highly recommended for those that want to enhance their knowledge and have a better understanding of the basic topics that torture human mind, without having to yawn and dwell with dull or inextricable texts, as it happens with other anthologies, of a more complex and ambitious structure (which usually remain unread). This compilation indeed lives up to the... more info
A very good introduction As a newcomer to philosophy I find this an absorbing and approachable book. I imagine it would be suitable for reading cover-to-cover or dipping into. The selections are stimulating without being too daunting, and Warburton has minimised his own commentary, making for a book that shows rather than telling, and also invites you to join in.
