Introduction to Philosophy

Matthew J. Van Cleave, Paul M. Jurczak, Christopher Schneck, Douglas Sjoquist

273 pages
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A complete intro course written by community college professors for first-time readers. It moves from critical thinking to knowledge, mind, free will, God and ethics, with plain explanations and examples.

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