Looking at Philosophy : The Unbearable Heaviness of Philosophy Made Lighter, Used [Paperback]

Distilled from Donald Palmer's more than thirty years to teaching experience, this text exemplifies his very successful approach to teaching introductory philosophy. Through the use of humor and about 400 drawings, charts, and diagrams, serious philosophical topics come alive for the reader without compromising the importance of the subject matter. In the author's words, "This book takes philosophy seriously, but not gravely." New To This Edition: A new section has been added on the pre-Socratic philosopher Xenophanes New material has been added on Descartes, including a description of the role that women-including Queen Christina of Sweden, Princess Elizabeth of Bohemia, and Anna Maria van Schurman-had on his life and work (also includes a discussion of van Schurman's philosophical work) A substantial new section on the contemporary American feminist philosopher Martha Nussbaum Many updated illustrations and several new ones by Don Palmer Book jacket.

Looking at Philosophy : The Unbearable Heaviness of Philosophy Made Lighter, Used [Paperback]