{"product_id":"the-great-conversation-a-historical-introduction-to-philosophy-9780195397611","title":"The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its sixth edition  this historically organized introductory text treats philosophy as a dramatic and continuous story--a conversation about humankinds deepest and most persistent concerns. Tracing the exchange of ideas among historys key philosophers  The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy  Sixth Edition  demonstrates that while constructing an argument or making a claim  one philosopher almost always has others in mind. The book addresses the fundamental questions of human life: Who are we? What can we know? How should we live? and What sort of reality do we inhabit?  The sixth edition retains the distinctive feature of previous editions: author Norman Melchert provides a generous selection of excerpts from major philosophical works and makes them more easily understandable to students with his lucid and engaging explanations. Ranging from the Pre-Socratics to Derrida  Quine  and Dennett  the selections are organized historically and include four complete works: Platos Euthyphro  Apology  and Crito  and Descartes Meditations on First Philosophy. The authors commentary offers a rich intellectual and cultural context for the philosophical ideas conveyed in the excerpts. Extensive cross-referencing shows students how philosophers respond appreciatively or critically to the thoughts of other philosophers. The text is enhanced by two types of exercises--\"Basic Questions\" and \"For Further Thought\"--and fifty illustrations.  NEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION:   Coverage of Taoism  Iris Murdoch  and Zen  An expanded portrait of Jean-Paul Sartre  A more concise  single-chapter treatment of Wittgenstein (Chapter 22)  Key terms  boldfaced throughout and listed at chapter ends  Brief and provocative quotations that stimulate thought and provoke questions  A new section on how to read philosophy  A new appendix: Writing a Philosophy Paper  A two-color format that enhances the texts visual appeal  A Companion Website at www.oup.com\/us\/melchert featuring resources for students including key points  flashcards  multiple-choice questions  and Internet resources  A revised Instructors Manual and Test Bank (available on the companion website and on CD) containing key points  teaching suggestions  and multiple-choice  short-answer  and essay exam questions  The Great Conversation  Sixth Edition  is also available in two paperback volumes to suit your course needs. Volume I: Pre-Socratics through Descartes includes chapters 1-13 of the combined volume  while Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine includes chapters 12-25.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665893679157,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195397614","price":177.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195397611.jpg?v=1782413220","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-great-conversation-a-historical-introduction-to-philosophy-9780195397611","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}