- Paperback: 529 pages
- Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co; illustrated edition edition (March 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 087484911X
- ISBN-13: 978-0874849110
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,890,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Does the Center Hold? is an entertaining, topically-organized introductory text with more than 500 original illustrations. The ideas and issues typically covered in introductory courses are presented here in a remarkably accessible and enjoyable manner. The author demonstrates that serious philosophical inquiry may be perplexing but is ultimately enlightening and liberating.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Introduction to Philosophy,
By J. Brooks (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Does The Center Hold?: An Introduction to Western Philosophy (Paperback)
This book is an excellent introduction to philosophy. The author makes complex philosophical problems relatively clear without sacrificing their inherent complexity, and he organizes philosophers and philosophies according to their response to various philosophical problems. His writing is fair and honest and he does not appear to have an axe to grind. The illustrations are both humorous and really helpful. It is through books like this that anyone can gain insight into the importance of philosophy and its ramifications in daily life.
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Entertaining, yet Serious Introduction to Philosopy,
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This review is from: Does The Center Hold?: An Introduction to Western Philosophy (Paperback)
This topical introduction has hundreds of humorous illustrations drawn by the author. Writing in an engaging conversational style, he presents the issues typically covered in introductory courses, but with unusual clarity. I used the first edition several times as the core text for my Introduction to Philosophy class with great success. Those who have read the first edition will miss the wonderful handwritten script. It has been replaced by a font called Tekton that is, unfortunately, somewhat tiring to read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE BEST INTRODUCTORY PHILOSOPHY TEXTBOOK EVER!!!,
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This review is from: Does The Center Hold?: An Introduction to Western Philosophy (Paperback)
There is no better philosophy I textbook. This textbook is fun and very easy to read yet teaches. If you are just a high school student loving philosophy, or taking a class, buy this book. High School, College, This philosophy book kills all other introductory philosophy books. (Most usually just have excerpts anyway). Use this book with Sophie's World or "The Big Questions"
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