Does the Center Hold?: An Introduction to Western Philosophy

About this book

Does the Center Hold? is an entertaining topically-organized introductory text with more than 500 original illustrations. The ideas and issues typically covered in introductory philosophy courses are presented here in a remarkably accessible and enjoyable manner. Donald Palmer demonstrates that serious philosophical inquiry may be perplexing but is ultimately liberating and students will come away from the book with a comprehensive and often delighted understanding of philosophy.