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Does The Center Hold?: An Introduction To Western Philosophy
Does the Center Hold? is an entertaining, topically-organized introductory text with more than 500 original illustrations. The ideas and issues typically covered in introductory courses are presented here in a remarkably accessible and enjoyable manner. The author demonstrates that serious philosophical inquiry may be perplexing but is ultimately enlightening and liberatin...more
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by Mayfield Publishing Company
(first published January 1st 2001)
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I'd like a copy of this book again. Philosophy made very brief and easy to understand.
I really need to buy my own copy of this book because Palmer is a brilliant writer and teacher.
The complexity of Western philosophy is simplified and made interesting through the witty and dexterous storytelling Mr. Palmer presents us with. The concepts are also accompanied by satirical and often humorous drawings and sketches relevant to the subject matter that the reader would definitely enjoy.
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The complexity of Western philosophy is simplified and made interesting through the witty and dexterous storytelling Mr. Palmer presents us with. The concepts are also accompanied by satirical and often humorous drawings and sketches relevant to the subject matter that the reader would definitely enjoy.
Come take a crash course in Philosophy through this amazing piece of Philosophical material thanks to...more
I think this book explains the basics and history of philosophy fairly well, but I also feel I’m not retaining anything I read. Probably not a good choice to read straight through — needs some exercising so you actually remember what you learned
Oct 04, 2009
Luis Villasenor
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Recommended to Luis by:
Professor
An awesome overview of philosophy. A great book to have also for reference and very will written. Illustrations just give the book another extra touch.
I learned more than a lot from this book. And it also introduced me to many other good philosophers that I was to read later, e.g.Jean-Paul Sartre.
An entertaining, thorough look at the main aspects of western philosophy. A great read, both for long-time philosophers and beginners.
question everything!
I took PHIL 101 as a Sophomore at a crappy JuCo. The text used was nothing but excerpts of original text, WAY over my head.
At my 4-year U, this was the text used (a fact I knew because I worked in the Campus Bookstore). I LOVED flippin through it when I had the chance, but I never bothered to buy it.
There were funny pictures, too! Come ON, PHILOSOPHY is already a tough egg to crack - cartoons help.
At my 4-year U, this was the text used (a fact I knew because I worked in the Campus Bookstore). I LOVED flippin through it when I had the chance, but I never bothered to buy it.
There were funny pictures, too! Come ON, PHILOSOPHY is already a tough egg to crack - cartoons help.
This book is marvelous for beginners to the study of Western philosophers and theories....from Cartesian Dualism to Existensialism, the book is written (and illustrated! Don't miss these gems!) in such as way that it's easy to comprehend even the most labrynthine arguments. Thanks Padre Mike!
Good introduction into basic philosophy. It was a great way for me to be reminded of stuff that I went over years ago. I also found the list of Suggested Reading at the end of each chapter to be useful.
May 13, 2008
W.L.
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4 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
People who are interested in philosopy that get bored easy
Recommended to W.L. by:
Kevin Willis
This book is a great way to introduce philosophy to people who get bored easily. There are illustrations by the author that are quite humorous, and the references make up for what is lost in seriousness.
For years now, whenever I have needed a quick fix of philosophy I return to this book. Funny, well-written, and insightful it makes difficult philosophy accessible to everyone.
The best overview philosophy book I've yet found, by far. If you're interested in this subject, but just starting out, I would recommend this book.
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May 23, 2010
Erin
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boyfriend #1
Shelves:
philosophy-western
This was so much fun to read!
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