This text is topically organized but reflects the historical development of ideas within topics. Beginning with an inquiry into the nature and purpose of philosophy, it moves through traditional topics, including a substantial section on philosophy of religion, and concludes with an exploration into existentialism and the meaning of life. Throughout, Pojman's enthusiasm for philosophy motivates the reader.

The major issues in contemporary moral theory, including discussion of classical as well as contemporary renditions of ethical problems are covered in-depth by questioning popular assumptions. The book draws on examples from sociobiology and game theory in explaining the relationship between ethics and self-interest. Throughout the text, the author instructs readers to think out solutions to problems by illustrating and presenting both (or various) sides of a theory and stresses the application of ethical theory as a necessity.

This is a comprehensive anthology covering six main areas of philosophy and sixteen sub-areas. It has a useful selection of classical material including six separate readings from Plato, two from Aristotle, four from Hume, two from Kant, Descarte's complete meditations, Mill's utilitarianism, and a good balance of contemporary readings as well.

Product Description: The third edition builds on the strengths of the second by including a unit of classic readings in applied ethics.

This comprehensive anthology offers a solid but accessible set of classical and contemporary readings (58 in all) representing all the major problems and viewpoints (from Plato to the internalist/externalist debate, from skepticism to the ethics of belief). Clear introductions to each section, short abstracts outlining each reading, as well as bibliographical material aid in student understanding.

Praised for its accessibility and comprehensiveness, Philosophy: The Quest for Truth, 4/e features an excellent selection of classical and contemporary readings on nineteen key problems in philosophy. The essays are organized around a pro/con dialogue format so that students can easily compare and contrast the philosophers' positions. Topics covered include the nature of philosophy, the existence of God, immortality, knowledge, the mind-body question, personal identity, free will and determinism, ethics, political philosophy, and the meaning of life. The text features substantial introductions to each of the nineteen philosophical problems. In addition, each of the seventy-three readings is accompanied by an individual introduction with a biographical sketch of the philosopher, study questions, and reflective questions that challenge students to analyze and critique the material. Short bibliographies following each major section, an appendix on how to read and write philosophy papers, and a detailed glossary further enhance the book's pedagogical value. Invaluable for introductory courses in philosophy, this highly acclaimed text inspires and guides students quest for wisdom. The fourth edition adds readings by B.C. Johnson, W.K. Clifford and William James, Margarita Garcia Levin, Paul Edward, John Stuart Mill, Wallace Matson, Albert Mosley, and Louis Pojman.

This text analyzes the central topics in epistemology such as truth, justification, and belief. The coverage is comprehensive, ranging from skepticism to religious belief (belief and acceptance). The most comprehensive textbook in the field, it is written in a friendly, conversational manner without unnecessary philosophical jargon or needless logical symbols.

This single-authored, brief text explores the moral dilemmas in our lives from a philosophical point of view. Society is deeply divided on the matters of life and death discussed in this book: the sanctity of life versus the quality of life; the meaning of death and dying; suicide; euthanasia; abortion; artificial procreation such as in vitro fertilization and cloning; the death penalty; animal rights; world hunger; and war.

This anthology examines 11 key issues dealing with the beginning and end of life, and presents a balanced set of 67 classic and contemporary readings on each of them. It is unique in its coverage of applied ethics, medical topics, and broad theoretical considerations of issues of life and death-the sanctity of life versus the quality of life, and the meaning of life and death. The section on Ethical Theory covers the classic theories as well as ethical relativism to orient students to the nature and importance of ethics. The section on the sanctity of life versus the quality of life examines a vital but often neglected issue in moral philosophy. Introductions and study questions accompany each major reading.

Product Description: With its thematic focus on “ecolacy,” the understanding of the natural environment and our relationship to it, Pojman’s text strikes a balance between theoretical and applied issues in environmental ethics.