General Philosophy Courses

Introducing Philosophy

Twelfth Edition

Robert C. Solomon, Kathleen M. Higgins, and Clancy Martin

9780190939632
Paperback
July 2020

Combines exceptionally clear explanations with excerpts of works from Western philosophy and alternative perspectives

Philosophy: The Quest for Truth

Eleventh Edition

Louis P. Pojman and Lewis Vaughn

9780190945671
Paperback
October 2019

This best-selling anthology presents ninety-seven selections, arranged in a pro/con format and enhanced by numerous pedagogical features

Stories of Philosophy: An Introduction Through Original Fiction and Discussion

Thomas D. Davis

9780190903695
Paperback
July 2019

Illuminates philosophical concepts through lively stories

Death, Immortality, and Meaning in Life

John Martin Fischer

9780190921149
Paperback
June 2019

A brief and accessible introduction to the philosophical issues and problems associated with death and immortality

The Great Conversation: Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine

Eighth Edition

Norman Melchert and David R. Morrow

9780190670634
Paperback
September 2018

This historically organized introduction treats philosophy as a dramatic and continuous story: a Great Conversation

The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy

Eighth Edition

Norman Melchert and David R. Morrow

9780190670610
Hardcover
September 2018

This historically organized introduction treats philosophy as a dramatic and continuous story: a Great Conversation

The Great Conversation: Volume I: Pre-Socratics through Descartes

Eighth Edition

Norman Melchert and David R. Morrow

9780190670627
Paperback
September 2018

This historically organized introduction treats philosophy as a dramatic and continuous story: a Great Conversation

Philosophy: Asking Questions--Seeking Answers

Stephen Stich and Tom Donaldson

9780199329960
Paperback
August 2018

An exceptionally clear, compact, and affordable guide to the fundamental questions--and answers--of Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings

Eighth Edition

John Perry, Michael Bratman, and John Martin Fischer

9780190698720
Paperback
June 2018

The #1 book for Introductory Philosophy: The most widely used, trusted, and comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary readings available

Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life

Third Edition

Lewis Vaughn

9780190852344
Paperback
June 2018

In lucid, engaging prose, this unique introduction relates the perennial questions of philosophy to students' lives today

The World of Philosophy: An Introductory Reader

Second Edition

Steven M. Cahn

9780190691905
Paperback
June 2018

Introduces students to the world of philosophy by blending Western texts with a rich array of non-Western materials

Writing Philosophy: A Student's Guide to Reading and Writing Philosophy Essays

Second Edition

Lewis Vaughn

9780190853013
Paperback
January 2018

An indispensable companion for learning to read and write philosophy

Philosophy and the Human Condition: An Anthology

Brian R. Clack and Tyler Hower

9780190253585
Paperback
November 2017

A comprehensive anthology on human nature and philosophy that includes readings from Western and Eastern philosophies and religions

The Meaning of Life

Fourth Edition

E.D. Klemke and Steven M. Cahn

9780190674199
Paperback
June 2017

The preeminent anthology on the meaning of life, now expanded to include Asian perspectives and a new "End of Life" section

Thirteen Theories of Human Nature

Seventh Edition

Leslie Stevenson, David L. Haberman, Peter Matthews Wright...

9780190604721
Paperback
June 2017

An exceptionally lucid and accessible introduction to thirteen of the most influential theories of human nature, from both Western and Eastern thought

An Introduction to Political Philosophy

Third Edition

Jonathan Wolff

9780199658015
Paperback
February 2016

A concise and lucid introductory text that helps students understand the central topics of political philosophy

Echoes from the Cave: Philosophical Conversations since Plato

Lisa Gannett

9780195433692
Paperback
September 2014

An anthology of classic and contemporary readings designed to introduce students to the main problems discussed by philosophers past and present

A Dialogue on Free Will and Science

Alfred R. Mele

9780199329298
Paperback
September 2013

A brief and intriguing dialogue exploring leading scientific challenges to free will

Philosophical Dilemmas: A Pro and Con Introduction to the Major Questions and Philosophers

Fourth Edition

Phil Washburn

9780199920402
Paperback
August 2013

Introducing philosophy topically and historically, this text clearly outlines the positions of the major philosophers and offers pro and con essays on the main problems they discuss

Philosophy: Traditional and Experimental Readings

Fritz Allhoff, Ron Mallon, and Shaun Nichols

9780199775255
Paperback
August 2012

The first introductory philosophy anthology to integrate recent work in empirical and experimental philosophy with traditional readings