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Philosophy: The Classics3Rd Ed. Warburton, Nigel. 0415356288 9780415356282 9780203002629

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Page i PHILOSOPHY THE CLASSICS ‘The challenge is to convey to the modern reader the perennial freshness of ideas which might otherwise be clouded by historical scholarship. Nigel Warburton rises to the challenge with admirable skill.’ Roger Scruton, review of First Edition, The Times ‘The additional chapters on Nietszche, Russell and Sartre make this a “must buy” resource for A2 Philosophy.’ John Chapman, Widnes & Runcorn Sixth Form College ‘a fine addition to any A level book list’ Phillip Johnson, Hurtwood House School ‘ideal for AS and A2 students’ Christopher Davies, Chipping Norton School Philosophy: The Classics , Third Edition, is a brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy. In his exemplary clear style, Nigel Warburton introduces and assesses twenty-seven philosophical classics from Plato’s Republic to Rawls’ A Theory of Justice . The third edition includes three new chapters on: Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil , Russell’s The Problems of Philosophy and Sartre’s Existentialism and Humanism. With a glossary and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, this is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in philosophy. It is also an excellent resource for AS and A2 Level philosophy students. Nigel Warburton is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Open University. He is author of Philosophy: The Basics (4th edition), Thinking from A to Z (2nd edition), Freedom: An Introduction with Readings , The Art Question , Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide , The Basics of Essay Writing and Ernö Goldfinger: The Life of an Architect. He is also editor of Philosophy: Basic Readings (2nd edition) and co-author of Reading Political Philosophy: Machiavelli to Mill . All of these titles are available from Routledge.





Page ii Praise for the First Edition: ‘Nigel Warburton gives a characteristically lucid account of twenty philosophical classics. Philosophy: The Classics is sure to be of wide interest and appeal.’ Andrew Pyle, University of Bristol ‘This is a lucid, engaging and eminently readable book …’ Michael Clark, University of Nottingham ‘ Philosophy: The Classics is a clear-minded and fluent introduction to philosophy …’ Stephen Priest, University of Edinburgh ‘This book will be a very useful addition to every philosophy student’s library …’ E. J. Lowe, University of Durham Other books by the same author Philosophy: The Basics Fourth Edition (2004) Thinking from A to Z Second Edition (2000) Philosophy: Basic Readings Second Edition (2005) Freedom: An Introduction with Readings (2001) The Art Question (2003) Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide (2005) The Basics of Essay Writing (2006) with D. Matravers and J. Pike Reading Political Philosophy: Machiavelli to Mill (2001)





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Page iii PHILOSOPHY THE CLASSICS Third edition Nigel Warburton LONDON AND NEW YORK



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