Philosophical Skepticism - (Wiley Blackwell Readings in Philosophy) by Charles Landesman & Roblin Meeks (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Philosophical Skepticism</i> provides a selection of texts drawn from the skeptical tradition of Western philosophy as well as texts written by opponents of skepticism. Taken together with the historical introduction by Landesman and Meeks, these texts clearly illustrate the profound influence that skeptical stances have had on the nature of philosophical inquiry.</p> <ul> <li>Draws a selection of texts from the skeptical tradition of Western philosophy as well as texts written by opponents of skepticism.</li> <li>Spans centuries of skeptical and anti-skeptical arguments, from Socrates to Rorty.</li> <li>Includes essays by Plato, Cicero, Diogenes Laertius, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Kierkegaard, Russell, Quine, Nagel, and many others.</li> <li>Provides a solid foundation for further study.</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><i>Philosophical Skepticism</i> provides a selection of important writings by both skeptics and opponents of the skeptical tradition of Western philosophy. These writings, together with the historical introduction by Landesman and Meeks, clearly illustrate the profound influence that skeptical stances have had on the nature of philosophical inquiry.<br /> <p>This collection spans the centuries of skeptical and anti-skeptical arguments, from Socrates to Rorty. It includes selections from the writings of Plato, Diogenes Laertius, Cicero, Sextus Empiricus, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Kierkegaard, Russell, Quine, Nagel, and many others. From this collection, readers will gain a sufficient background to engage in further study of skepticism from both classical and contemporary sources.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"These skillfully arranged readings should engage any student with potential for philosophy. <i>Ernest Sosa, Brown University</i> <br /> <p>"This thoughtfully edited volume is warmly to be welcomed as an extremely valuable resource for students and teachers of philosophy. It is distinctive in its breadth of coverage, ranging from classic works of ancient Greek authors to recent writings of major contemporary philosophers and focusing not only on global skepticism but also, very usefully, on many of the more specific varieties." <i>Jonathan Lowe, University of Durham</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Charles Landesman</b> is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Hunter College and the Graduate School of the City University of New York. His previous publications include <i>Discourse and Its Presuppositions</i> (1972), <i>Color and Consciousness</i> (1989), <i>The Eye and the Mind</i> (1993), and <i>An Introduction to Epistemology</i> (Blackwell 1996). <br /> <p><b>Roblin Meeks</b> is a faculty member of the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University. He is currently at work on a book about self-identification.</p>
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