Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
About the Book Series
Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks painlessly introduce students to the classic works of philosophy. Each GuideBook considers a major philosopher and a key area of their philosophy by focusing upon an important text – situating the philosopher and the work in a historical context, considering the text in question and assessing the philosopher’s contribution to contemporary thought.
Edited by Tim Crane, University of Cambridge and Jonathan Wolff, University College London
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Morality
1st Edition
By James Baillie
July 25, 2000
David Hume is widely recognised as the greatest philosopher to have written in the English language. His Treatise on Human Nature is one of the most important works of moral philosophy ever written. Hume on Morality introduces and assesses* Hume's life and the background of the Treatise* The ideas ...
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Knowledge
1st Edition
By Harold Noonan
October 01, 1999
David Hume was one of the most important British philosophers of the eighteenth century. The first part of his Treatise on Human Nature is a seminal work in philosophy. Hume on Knowledge introduces and assesses:* Humes life and the background of the Treatise* The ideas and text in the Treatise* ...
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason
1st Edition
By Sebastian Gardner
May 05, 1999
Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is arguably the single most important work in western philosophy. The book introduces and assesses: * Kant's life and background of the Critique of Pure Reason* the ideas and text of the Critique of Pure Reason* the continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary ...
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Mill on Utilitarianism
1st Edition
By Roger Crisp
September 10, 1997
Mill was one of the most important British philosophers of the nineteenth century; his Utilitarianism is a pivotal work in ethical thought. This book, written specifically for students coming to Mill - and perhaps philosophy - for the first time, will be an ideal guide.Mill on Utilitarianism ...
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Spinoza and the Ethics
1st Edition
By Genevieve Lloyd
October 02, 1996
Spinoza is a key figure in modern philosophy. Ethics is his most studied and well known work. Being both up-to-date and clear, this Guidebook is designed to lead the reader through this complex seminal text.Spinoza's Ethics introduces and assess:* Spinoza'a life, and its connection with his thought...
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Locke on Government
1st Edition
By David Lloyd Thomas
November 21, 1995
John Locke is one of the most important figures in the history of political thought. His Second Treatise on Government was one of the most significant political statements of its time and provides the foundations of liberal political thought. His views on the social contract, political obligation, ...