Philosophy: An Innovative Introduction: Fictive Narrative, Primary Texts, and Responsive Writing

Philosophy: An Innovative Introduction: Fictive Narrative, Primary Texts, and Responsive Writing
ISBN-10
0813344484
ISBN-13
9780813344485
Series
Philosophy
Category
Philosophy
Pages
368
Language
English
Published
2010-02-23
Publisher
Westview Press
Authors
Charles Johnson, Michael Boylan

Description

An introduction to philosophy that combines readings and exercises with fictive narratives starring traditional figures in the history of the field.

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