Philosophy: A Text with Readings

By Manuel G. Velasquez

Book Overview

One need only read a few pages of PHILOSOPHY: A TEXT WITH READINGS, 13th Edition, to appreciate Manuel Velasquez's gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible to today's students while still exposing them to college-level writing. This book is a perfect choice for first-time philosophy students, as it covers a wide range of topics, including human nature, reality, truth, ethics, the meaning of life, diversity, and social/political philosophy, all supported by nontechnical primary sources. The thirteenth edition includes new features that help students engage with the topics and readings more than ever. Like the previous edition, this new edition includes critical-thinking and argument analysis activities carefully woven into the book's narrative. Whether you are teaching your course online or in the classroom, unmatched support is just a click away with MindTap for PHILOSOPHY: A TEXT WITH READINGS, a powerful course resource system.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1305410475
• ISBN13: 9781305410473
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.9" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Good Textbook

I have just finished reading this textbook, it's easy to read, complete, and will give you a good introduction to the vast world of philosophy.

Good introduction to philosophy

This is a good introduction into philosophical ideas. The text is extremely easy to understand if perhaps not in depth. A good textbook to get students to start thinking philosophically.

Excellent Contemporary Text for Philosophy

I have used this text both in conjunction with the video series and without and found students appreciate this text because of the approach, the selections, and pedagogical (andragogical?) decisions made in arranging the materials. It has been an excellent choice for Introduction to Philosophy classes where original source materials are not the requirement.

Highly Engaging

Of all the books on philosophy which I have purchased over the years (and have dispaired over), "Philosopy: A Text With Readings" is the only one that manages to be deeply engaging and rewarding, as well as comprehensive and capable of truly elucidating me on this expansive and illusive subject. The writing style is gentle, fluid, and personal. Manuel Valesquez writes in a way that is responsive to the modern sensibility of inclusiveness and respect. Because this book is so enjoyable it makes learning a pleasure instead of a chore. I recommend it enthusiastically!

An excellent introductory philosophy text and a great read!

As a college student and amateur philosopher I have had a chance to read several philosophy texts. I found that a good number of these philosphy texts were primarily interested in the facts concerning the historical timeline of philosphy (when Socrates was born etc. etc.). Velasquez's Philosophy A Text with Readings focuses on the ideas of the great historical philosphers and challenges the reader to think for her or himself. It is one of the few textbooks which I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. I would read it even if I was not require to!