Philosophical Inquiry: Classic and Contemporary Readings
- ISBN-10
- 0872208672
- ISBN-13
- 9780872208674
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 896
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing
- Authors
- Catherine Z. Elgin, Jonathan Eric Adler
Description
Provides a problems-oriented approach. This book contains substantial readings from major classical and contemporary thinkers engaged in philosophical inquiry.
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- 2020-01-11
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