THIS IS PHILOSOPHY-The second edition of This is Philosophy improves upon an excellent first edition. This clear, succinct book is quite possibly the best introduction to Western philosophy on the market.-
-Gregory Morgan, Stevens Institute of Technology
-This is a terrific book. The writing is not only extremely clear, it is downright gripping-with relevant and detailed examples at every turn. Steven Hales has produced not just a great little introduction to philosophy-he has produced a great little book in philosophy, period.-
-Michael Lynch, University of Connecticut
-Hales clearly explains important philosophical ideas with a minimum of jargon and without sacrificing depth of content and he consistently gives a fair and accurate presentation of both sides of central philosophical disputes.-
-Matthew Van Cleave, Teaching Philosophy
As the oldest discipline in the academy, philosophy began by asking questions of the world and of
