First Philosophy: Knowing and Being - Second Edition

Download or read book First Philosophy: Knowing and Being - Second Edition written by Andrew Bailey and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Philosophy: Knowing and Being brings together over thirty classic and contemporary readings in epistemology and metaphysics. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of the material, the editors provide comprehensive introductions both to each topic and to each individual selection. By presenting a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, the editors enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. A brief introduction to arguments is included, as are appendices on terminology and philosophical puzzles and paradoxes.