Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university and author of a number of popular books about philosophy. A little history of philosophy little histories by warburton, nigel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The basics, a team of experienced teachers devote a. 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. Following a lively foreword by nigel warburton, author of. As such, a level students as well as anyone with an interest in philosophy would be well advised to obtain a copy of his philosophy. The classics is a brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy. Basic readings, thinking from az, and the basics of essay writing all published by routledge. In his exemplary clear style, warburton introduces and assesses twenty s.
Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the, isbn 9780415693172. In his exemplary clear style, nigel warburton introduces and assesses thirtytwo. The basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Catch22 counterexample domino effect exception that proves the rule ockhams razor paradox socratic fallacy thats a value judgement truth by adage. John stuart mills utilitarianism is the topic of this episode of philosophy. The classics author nigel warburton summarises the book and considers several interpretations of it.
Nigel warburton why studying philosophy is so important. One of the bestselling authors of his generation, nigel warburton has written extensively in the field of philosophy to great acclaim. Nigel warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. He is cocreator, with david edmonds, of the popular philosophy podcast philosophy bites. He is author of several books including philosophy. 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. For the third edition there is new text design and revised further reading make this the ideal book for all students. The basics by nigel warburton, 9780415693165, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. University of nottingham before joining the department of philosophy at the open university in 1994.
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