Philosophy: Paradox and Discovery

by Thomas A. Shipka and Arthur J. Minton

Book Overview

The many adopters of Philosophy: Paradox and Discovery fourth edition by Thomas A. Shipka and Arthur J. Minton, should appreciate the new edition of this popular reader for introductory philosophy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072831898
• ISBN13: 9780072831894
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua
• Length: 427 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Five years of growing minds with five parts.

For five years I have used the five parts of Philosophy: Paradox and Discovery to grow student minds. During this time, I have reviewed many other introductory philosophy texts. I can find none I would rather use. The strength of this text is that the powerful readings are organized by the five major philosophical questions of contemporary inquiry. Most other texts offer an array of readings by philosophers with no organizing themes. Also, the authors' statements of "Paradox" which introduce the parts, and their statements of "Problem" introducing the chapters/readings provide the student with the overviews and specifics of the readings. I heartily recommend this text for introductory courses, and to anyone interested in beginning or continuing the joy of philosophical inquiry and mind-expansion.