Nathan D Smith

Designed to meet the scope and sequence of your course, Introduction to Philosophy surveys logic, metaphysics, epistemology, theories of value, and history of philosophy thematically. To provide a strong foundation in global philosophical discourse, diverse primary sources and examples are central to the design, and the text emphasizes engaged reading, critical thinking, research, and analytical skill-building through guided activities."--OpenStax.

PART ONE: Chapter 1 The Baconian Matrix of Descartes's Regulae Robert C. Miner For traditional histories of philosophy ...