The basics third edition and philosophy the classics, and editor of philosophy. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university and author of a number of popular books about philosophy. Basic readings, thinking from az, and the basics of essay writing all published by routledge. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading philosophy. It showed me that philosophy isnt nitpicking or school debating societies, but rather a subject that gets right to the heart of what matters. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, cle.
A little history of philosophy by nigel warburton books. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, podcaster and writer, described by julian. Stephen law, author of the philosophy gym philosophy. Oct 25, 2011 a little history of philosophy ebook written by nigel warburton. He is author of several books including philosophy. Currently on the podcast feed, warburton reads chapters from his book summarizing classics such as platos the republic, aristotles nicomachean ethics, boethius the consolation of philosophy, machiavellis the prince, and descartes meditations. The basics, clarifies what is expected of students and offers strategies and guidance to help them make effective use of their study time and improve their marks. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university. His books include a little history of philosophy, philosophy. The classics is a brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
In his exemplary clear style, nigel warburton introduces and assesses thirtytwo philosophical classics from platos republic to rawls a theory of justice. The basics by nigel warburton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a little history of philosophy. Warburton not only makes philosophy accessible, he offers inspiration to think, argue, reason, and ask in the tradition of socrates. The best introductions to philosophy, as recommended by the freelance philosopher and author of a little history of philosophy, nigel warburton. John stuart mill utilitarianism nigel warburton reads from his book philosophy. The essential study guide, the art question and freedom, all published by routledge. Dec, 20 nigel warburton why studying philosophy is so important. John stuart mills utilitarianism is the topic of this episode of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy grouped under the following. These carefully chosen readings are easy to understand, are accessible and will give the reader a thorough understanding of philosophy. A little history of philosophy presents the grand sweep of humanitys search for philosophical understanding and invites all to join in the discussion. Nigel warburton, copresenter of philosophy bites, is interviewed by tpms editor, james garvey.
Nigel warburton clarifies what is expected of students and offers strategies and guidance to help them make effective use of their study time and improve their marks. The basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Ideal readings for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time. There is no better short introduction to philosophy. Soren kierkegaards eitheror is an oblique but brilliant contribution to philosophy. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburton s bestselling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Nigel warburton why studying philosophy is so important. Basic readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thoughtprovoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic. For the fourth edition, warburton has added new sections to several chapters, revised others and brought the further reading sections up to date. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university and a bestselling author. What are some good books to read to learn about philosophy with. For the fifth edition of this bestselling book, nigel warburton has added an entirely new chapter on animals, revised others and brought the.
Nigel warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Philosophy bites by david edmonds and nigel warburton. The basics is an essential introduction to major indian and chinese philosophies, both past and present. Currently on the podcast feed, warburton reads chapters from his book summarizing classics such as platos the republic, aristotles nicomachean ethics, boethius the consolation of philosophy, machiavellis the. He is best known as a populariser of philosophy, having written a number of books in the genre, but he has also written academic works in aesthetics and applied ethics external links. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the basic ideas and themes. He is best known as a populariser of philosophy, having written a number of books in the genre, but he has also written academic works in aesthetics and applied ethics. Philosophy the basic readings by warburton nigel abebooks. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the ways in which philosophy addresses key questions. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburtons bestselling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy.
The basics by nigel warburton, 9780415693165, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburtons bestselling book gently e. The basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Basics 5th edition 9780415693165, 97817819 vitalsource. Warburton received a ba from the university of bristol and a phd from darwin college, cambridge and was a lecturer at the university of nottingham before joining the department of philosophy at the open university in 1994.
Nigel warburton, virtual philosopher the philosophers. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer in philosophy at the open university and author of several introductory philosophy books, including the bestselling philosophy. Apr 17, 2008 john stuart mill utilitarianism is it better to be a happy pig or a sad socrates. Il est surtout connu pour ses ouvrages philosophiques a succes, a little history of philosophy yale university press, philosophy. The essential study guide is a compact and straightforward guide to the skills needed to study philosophy, aimed at anyone coming to the subject for the first time or just looking to improve their performance. Your next choice, causing death and saving lives by the english philosopher jonathan glover, is another work on moral philosophy. When i was an undergraduate, this book made me think philosophy was really worth studying. Philosophy has always been ridiculed for having its head in the clouds, but in a virtual corner of the philosophical world, nigel warburton has been proving philosophys detractors wrong for years. The best introductions to philosophy five books expert. He is cocreator, with david edmonds, of the popular philosophy podcast philosophy bites. Exploring familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives of different eastern philosophies, including confucianism, daoism, and strands of buddhism and hinduism, this book covers key figures, issues, methods and concepts. The book examines and summarizes 27 classic works of philosophy. Warburton, nigel, 1962thinking from a to zlnigel warburton.
Basic readings has been expanded to include new pieces in each major area of philosophy. The open university provides a range of philosophy courses taught mainly by correspondence, including a211 philosophy and the human situation, for which thinking from a to z is a set book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A little history of philosophy by nigel warburton books on. A little history of philosophy ebook written by nigel warburton. Basic readings has been expanded to include new pieces in each major. In his exemplary clear style, nigel warburton introduces and assesses thirtytwo philosophical classics from platos republic to rawls a theory of. One of the easiest ways of answering it is to say that philosophy is what philosophers do, and then point to the writings of plato, aristotle, descartes, hume, kant, russell, wittgenstein, sartre, and other famous philosophers.
527 859 507 674 981 532 1124 469 110 1242 1439 1073 288 202 771 236 607 918 363 13 961 185 73 754 143 999 245 810 1325 745 126 1027 726 225