Product Description

This fully revised and updated edition of Nicholas Bunnin and E.P. Tsui–James’ popular introductory philosophy textbook brings together specially–commissioned chapters from a prestigious team of scholars writing on each of the key areas, figures and movements in philosophy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #394186 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 976 pages

Review
"The impressive scope and sophistication of this volume makes it an essential work of reference for every student of philosophy. Yet its engaging and accessible style also makes the Companion an outstanding choice for introductory courses in philosophy." Hugh LaFollette, East Tennessee State University

"An excellent series."
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From the Back Cover
The second edition of this distinguished and popular Companion introduces new chapters on the philosophy of biology; bioethics, genethics, and medical ethics; environmental ethics; business ethics; ethnicity, culture and philosophy; Plato and Aristotle; medieval philosophy; Francis Bacon; Nietzsche; Husserl and Heidegger; and Sartre, Foucault and Derrida. It also revises several existing chapters to extend its comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the issues, controversies and problems that arise from the study of philosophy.

The Companion functions primarily as a flexible and distinctive introductory textbook, but even advanced students will welcome its stimulating and accessible chapters and the guidance provided by cross–references, glossary entries, boxed highlights, bibliographies, discussion questions, and further reading.

About the Author
Nicholas Bunnin studied at Harvard University and Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He is Director of the Philosophy Project at the Institute for Chinese Studies, University of Oxford.

Eric Tsui–James lectured in Philosophy at St Hilda’s College, Oxford before becoming Associated Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong

Customer Reviews

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