Introduces students to contemporary philosophical thought. Provides students with a manageable source of enrichment material. Allows students to study philosophical thought within the context of the historical period in which it was conceived, giving them a full appreciation of both its history and the problems it dealt with. Develops student interest in the field. Helps students fully understand different periods of philosophic thought.
All readings are primary source material and are integrated into each chapter.
Enables students to experience the authors' thoughts in their own words. Enables students to share the experience of a mind at work. Allow students to quickly locate areas of interest. Allows students to test their understanding of chapter material and identify areas where further study is needed. Enables students to quickly find the definitions of unfamiliar terms.