This book brings together the chief elements of 3,000 years of philosophy as found mainly in Western thought in a highly readable form. The work concentrates on problems and issues much more than on names, dates and places. It begins with just those elements of logic needed to understand what follows in the rest of the book. It then explains why philosophy is a worthwhile and distinctive branch of knowledge relative to the other main areas of intellectual interest. Next, it deals with the central problem in philosophy insofar as philosophy is a speculative study. And finally, the text deals with the central issue in philosophy as a practical science, or the art of managing one's affairs well. The book includes an extensive bibliography of works related to the main themes of the text, followed by a long list of names and dates of leading historical figures in various fields, especially in science, philosophy, and theology.

About the Author
F.F. Centore is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo, Ontario.

Reviews
...gently encourages the reader to evaluate the diverse interpretations of exceptionally important issues...the entire book is seasoned with fascinating subtitles and examples. -- Larry Azar, Iona College
...readable introduction to classical philosophical wisdom... -- Peter A. Redpath, St. John's University
...readable introduction to classical philosophical wisdom... -- Peter A. Redpath, St. John's University
...gently encourages the reader to evaluate the diverse interpretations of exceptionally important issues...the entire book is seasoned with fascinating subtitles and examples. -- Larry Azar, Iona College



Book Information
ISBN 9780761809685
Author F. F. Centore
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 372g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 135mm * 23mm