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Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings is the most comprehensive topically organised collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Ideal for introductory philosophy courses, the text offers a broad range of readings and depth. The text includes sections on God and Evil, Knowledge and Reality, the Philosophy of Science, the Mind/Body problem, Freedom of Will, Consciousness, Ethics, Political Philosophy, Existential Issues, and philosophical Puzzles and Paradoxes.Easy to use for both students and lecturers alike, the book incorporates boldfaced key terms (listed after each reading and defined in the glossary), a guide to writing philosophy papers, and a "Logical Toolkit" and study questions after each reading selection. These features have allowed more students to learn philosophy by using what is seen as the highest quality collection of philosophical readings available. The ninth edition will be revised based on reviewer suggestions, and will include more diversity and readings by female philosophers.New to this edition:Expanded Logical Toolkit.New pieces by: Robert Nozick, Keith DeRose and Fritz A. Warfield, Peter Graham, Christian Wenzel, Elizabeth Anderson, John Martin Fischer, and Samuel Scheffler. The pieces by Peter Graham and Christian Wenzel were commissioned just for this volume.Selections from Descartes' Mediations on First Philosophy and Hume Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion have been re-edited and abridged for clarity.The table of contents has been streamlined to focus on the most essential readings and topics. This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.