Reason and Responsibility: Readings in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy

This best-selling text has long been the standard by which other introductory philosophy anthologies are judged. The fourteenth edition of "Reason and Responsibility: Readings in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy, International Edition" carries on the book's tradition of comprehensiveness and clarity with a proven selection of essential readings. "Reason and Responsibility" provides a comprehensive anthology of high-quality primary readings, organized topically and drawn from historical and contemporary sources. The scope of the text's readings - 88 in all - covers the central issues in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, and ethics. This new edition features more readings than ever before and new sections on the value of philosophy, the nature of knowledge, and the meaning of life. It also upholds the anthology's traditional emphasis on high-quality translations and full-length articles. Newly revised, concise introductions provide students with reading tips and background information that allow them to engage directly with the primary sources. With "Reason and Responsibility: Readings in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy, International Edition" you don't have to spend valuable time assembling material for your introductory philosophy class - this proven collection offers a comprehensive selection of essential, engaging readings that instructors have turned to for decades.