Philosophic Classics: From Plato to Derrida

by Forrest E. Baird

First published in 1961, Forrest E. Baird's revision of Philosophic Classics continues the tradition of providing generations of students with high quality course material. Using the complete works, or where appropriate, complete sections of works, this anthology allows philosophers to speak directly to students. Esteemed for providing the best available translations, Philosophic Classics: From Plato to Derrida, features complete works or complete sections of the most important works by the major thinkers, as well as shorter samples from transitional thinkers.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Reference, School, Textbooks

1217 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lauren]

This was a behemoth to read, but it was worth it (plus assigned for my class lol)

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

The divorce did happen with psychology being entrenched in a discourse about bottom up mental processing, the result of environmental stimuli. This book allows a person to learn, not the rudiments, but the historicity of top down mental processing, the result of life's experience. This book covers about 2,400 years of human thought, and while each writing is presented as originally written, it is accompanied by a narrative that includes a dedicated bibliography, which in turn allows a reader to pursue their own interests.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read most of this for a class- I liked it. The philosophy was expectedly dense in some areas, but the font is readable and the translations are pretty reliable (I speak French fluently and thought the ones I could compare were well done.) Especially relevant to students is that you can highlight and take notes on the pages and they are thick enough that most inks won't bleed through.

[Matt Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this as a gift from a Philosophy Professor of mine a while back. It's a very good collection of important works from the early thinkers. Recommended to anyone who wants a broad view of western philosophy.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like philosophy, but I since I was in college at the time, I didn't have time to read this one all the way through. Then somehow, my copy disappeared.

[Elyssa Ruane]

school.

[Phillip Gallegos]

My text for Intro to Philosophy - It's a monster, but it covers a LOT of ground and is an excellent reference, and definitely a keeper.

[Brenden]

Philosophic Classics: From Plato to Derrida (4th Edition) by Forrest E. Baird (2002)