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First published in 1992 this anthology quickly became the standard for multicultural introductions to philosophy. Composed of a group of culturally diverse readings addressing a selection of seminal philosophical questions in ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics, VOICES OF WISDOM introduces students to the traditional terrain of philosophy as developed in the European tradition, yet in a manner that embraces significant philosophical insights borne out of different cultural legacies.
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This accessible volume presents a broad selection of readings that represent the universal nature of philosophizing. Spanning the centuries and written by thinkers from around the world, the readings are organized into twelve main sections that consider such timeless questions as "How should one live?" and "What is really real?" Eighteen new readings have been added to the sixth edition. Found at the back of the volume are a glossary and pronunciation guides for Chinese, Sanskrit, and Arabic. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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