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Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university and author of a number of popular books about philosophy. Listen to nigel and david talking about this book 3 mins 51 secs here. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a little history of philosophy. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. In his exemplary clear style, warburton introduces and assesses twentyseven philosophical classics from platos republic to rawls a theory of justice. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburton s bestselling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The basics by nigel warburton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is author of several books including philosophy. Warburton received a ba from the university of bristol and a phd from darwin college, cambridge and was a lecturer at the university of nottingham before joining the department of philosophy at the open university in 1994. Warburton not only makes philosophy accessible, he offers inspiration to think, argue, reason, and ask in the tradition of socrates. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, cle. Basic readings, thinking from az, and the basics of essay writing all published by routledge.
He is cocreator, with david edmonds, of the popular philosophy podcast philosophy bites. Review in this podcast, british author nigel warburton reads from his book philosophy. Warburton, nigel, 1962 a little history of philosophynigel warburton. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the, isbn 9780415693172. A truly wonderful selection of readings about philosophy and philosophy s central issues by professor nigel warburton. The book examines and summarizes 27 classic works of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the basic ideas and themes including. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading philosophy. Nigel warburton reads john drydens translation of lucretius on fear of death epicurus arguments. The basics 4th edition, thinking from az 2nd edition, philosophy. Nigel warburtons most philosophy the basics newcastle philosophy society datetime dates wednesday, october 18, 2017 7. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 25, 2011 a little history of philosophy ebook written by nigel warburton. For the third edition there is new text design and revised further reading make this the ideal book for all students, while three new chapters on nietzsches beyond good and evil, russells the problems of philosophy and sartres.
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