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Pojman was the author or editor of many books and articles click on books and articles. Ideal for courses in ancient or ancient and medieval philosophy, it includes twentynine worksseven of them completeby thirteen philosophers as well as fragments from the presocratics. A nice blend of classic readings in moral philosophy supplemented by numerous modern pieces. Spanning 2,500 years of thought, it is ideal for introduction to philosophy and history of philosophy courses.
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Louis paul pojman april 22, 1935 october 15, 2005 was an american philosopher and professor, whose name is most recognized as the author of dozens of philosophy texts and anthologies, which continue to be used widely for educational purposes, and more than onehundred papers, which he read at some sixty universities around the world. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Classical and contemporary readings is a highly acclaimed, topically organized collection that covers five major areas of philosophytheory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. Pojman enhances the texts topical organization by arranging the selections into a. It should also offer an alternative to teachers who want a quality anthology of western classics that includes the best of the presocratics as well as a sampling of influential contemporary philosophy. Author of philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, life and death, ethical theory, philosophical traditions louis p. Michael marino hale rated it it was amazing may 03, pojman snippet view to ask other readers questions about classics of philosophyplease sign up. Incorporating the insights of new coeditor lewis vaughn, classics of philosophy, third edition, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print. Classics of philosophy3rd edition by lewis vaughn, louis p. It features more than seventy selections by forty philosophersalong with fragments from the presocratics. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moral philosophy.
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