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Buy New Learn more about this copy. Other Popular Editions of the Same Title. Search for all books with this author and title. Providing a comprehensive introduction to political philosophy, this book combines discussion of historical and con. This book guides readers by gradual steps through the central concepts and debates in the philosophy of science. Using c. Time is central to our lived experience of the world. Yet, as this book reveals, it is startlingly difficult to reconcil. This gave life and colour to the philosophers and their point of view.
I also liked the fact that he tries and succeeds in relating the philosophies to today's issues, and in the process, illustrated how each philosophy remains relevant. Soccio does this, by including many quotes from other philosophers dealing with the same issues in the margin of the pages; and also through 'text boxes' giving fuller treatment to more recent philosophers' viewpoints on the same issue.
Finally, Soccio provides very insightful commentaries at the close of each chapter. The design of the book was also interesting to me. The decision to arrange the book based on archetypes was effective, and as I read through the contents of the book, I realized that a majority of us actually adopt our own philosophical view whether we realize or profess an interest in philosophy or not.
You could read Soccio's book as an easy and pleasant introduction to philosophy. For myself, I feel reading Melchert's book earlier freed me towards appreciating the application aspects in this book without having to struggle at understanding the philosophies. You know you are bored when you are reading your husband's old textbook, but I never took a formal Philosophy class and I felt like I was missing out. Still, it is nice to get back to the basics.
This book is interesting enough that I am reading it in my spare time and am not motivated by a grade. I enjoy Soccio's writing style as well, although things are pretty boiled You know you are bored when you are reading your husband's old textbook, but I never took a formal Philosophy class and I felt like I was missing out.
I enjoy Soccio's writing style as well, although things are pretty boiled down. Jun 30, Victoria Nicholson rated it it was amazing. I am currently reading this all the way through. I am on the 5th chapter on Socrates. Ive read about the Asian sages and the sophists. I love this textbook. Its much better with greater more clever clarity in my opinon than the other philosophy textbook I read which was titled for Dummies or for Idiots.
Ill probably buy a hardcover and always keep one in my library for reference. Im going to give my softcover as a gift to a friend after Ive read it all. Feb 27, Tbase rated it really liked it. Jun 11, Sokcheng rated it it was amazing. After one year of on-and-off reading, and periodical late fees, I've finally finished this awesome introduction to the wisdom of the west!
Really learned a lot about the context, core concepts and implication of some of the most well-known thinkers in the western civilization. Dear old Soccio has grown pretty dear to me. It feels like I have been having a long conversation with a warm-hearted old grandpa, and not reading an old dry textbook!
I'll still hold on to this book for a bit longer until After one year of on-and-off reading, and periodical late fees, I've finally finished this awesome introduction to the wisdom of the west! I'll still hold on to this book for a bit longer until I've revised the notes and revived my memory of the earlier chapters!
Dec 14, Rick rated it it was amazing. Excellent introduction to philosophy and the great philosophers. Sep 02, Sher rated it really liked it. Currently reading for a class I will substitute teach in October More soon.
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