The Study of Philosophy

by Morris S. Engel

The Study of Philosophy provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the history of philosophy in the West. S. Morris Engel walks the reader through the story of philosophy, starting with its nature and origins; progressing to the central questions emerging from its four main branches of logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics; and culminating in an overview of modern and contemporary movements, most notably the philosophy of Wittgenstein and the existentialism of Kirkegaard, Nietzsche, and Sartre. Carefully crafted supplements enhance the volume, demonstrating for students the relevance of philosophy to the world and to themselves.
A Collegiate Press Book

Genres: Philosophy

413 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jennifer]

I have the 1990 publication (third edition). It's been about 15 years since I last read it in summer school @ UWWC. Thought I'd enlighten my brain again to see if I'm still as passionate about philosophy as I was then.