The Student Guide to Philosophy

The Student Guide to Philosophy provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main techniques and traditions of western philosophical thinking. A series of self-contained chapters on such topics as `the importance of an historical perspective', `the reading ot texts' and `the role of reason and argumentation' illustrate the variety of interests and talents that modern philosophy invokes. Although it offers detailed, practical advice to those considering formal study at colleges, universities and other educational institutions, the Guide also demonstrates that philosophy is diverse, rich and important enough to attract the widest audience.