Product Description

Each "Briefly" volume provides a very short chapter setting the scene by explaining who this writer is and why this book in particular was so important, or why it became so important to Western thought. This short contextualising chapter is then followed by an in-depth summary of the book in question. This includes line by line analysis and short quotes to give students a feel for the original text. Essentially a "Briefly" will allow students to become familiar with a key philosophical work in a very short time, but without missing out on the relevant parts of the original work. A glossary of terms follows the summary to help students with definitions of philosophical terms.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #523154 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

R.E. News, Autumn 2006
'The new "Briefly" series by the SCM Press does exactly what it says: it briefly introduces...key philosophical texts...in a very accessible way without compromising the ideas involved through oversimplification. The books are very useful for teachers who teach A-level philosophy of religion modules and also their students, who are able to read these short texts for themselves.'

Journal of Education and Christian Belief, Spring 2007
'This series provides a very useful and student-friendly stepping stone between secondary and primary texts...the contextual matter is concise and accurate and, most important, it is written with clarity and in an engaging manner...Apart from the obvious student market, many general readers will welcome such useful introductions to some of the great names of Christian history.'
Journal of Education and Christian Belief, Spring 2007

Church Times, October 2007
'The painless way to become well read...a sure-footed guide to complex and weighty matters...Daniel shows himself to be a sure-footed guide, with an obvious gift for presenting complex ideas clearly and concisely...'