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A sixsession introductory course in philosophy led by nigel warburton. Derek matravers on the definition of art an audio interview. Author nigel warburton reads from his book philosophy. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, writer and podcaster, and our philosophy editor here at five books. Basic readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thoughtprovoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic. This introduction to the arguments about individual freedom is ideal for newcomers to philosophy or political thought. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read philosophy bites. Nigel warburton now in its fourth edition, philosophy. The classics is a clear and concise introduction to twenty of the great works of western philosophy, a glossary and suggestions for further reading are included to make it ideal as a starting point for any further study of philosophy.
If you have thought about reading something to do with philosophy then i say this book is a good start. Or should we set limits on what can and cannot be said. In forty brief chapters, nigel warburton guides us on a chronological tour of the major ideas in the history of philosophy. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer in philosophy at the open university. Soren kierkegaards eitheror is an oblique but brilliant contribution to philosophy. The classics which is an introduction to 27 key works in the history of philosophy listen on apple podcasts 21 jul 2008. If you want to know more about philosophy you cant really go too wrong starting off with warburton s the basics. The basics, nigel warburton nigel warburtons book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. He is best known as a populariser of philosophy, having written a number of books in the genre, but he has also written academic works in aesthetics and applied ethics. Nigel warburton s most popular book is a little history of philosophy. The basics is the book for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time. Warburton not only makes philosophy accessible, he offers inspiration to think, argue, reason, and ask in the tradition of socrates. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, podcaster and. This engaging book from nigel warburton introduces the great thinkers in western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the world and how best to live in it.
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