Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by...

A book that gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area in philosophy, explaining and exploring the basic ideas and themes, including: Can you prove God exists? How do we know right from wrong?...

Now in its fourth edition, Philosophy The Classics is a brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy. In his exemplary clear style, Nigel Warburton introduces and assesses thirty-three philosophical classics...

Nigel Warburton, bestselling author and experienced lecturer, provides all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your essay-writing skills. The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good...