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 />