Philosophical Inquiry: Classic and Contemporary Readings

by Jonathan E. Adler (Editor), Catherine Z. Elgin (Editor)

This meticulously edited anthology provides a comprehensive, problems-oriented entree to philosophy. Substantial readings from major classical and contemporary thinkers--featuring many of Hackett's widely acclaimed translations--are supported by a general introduction, engaging introductions to each major topic, and a glossary of important philosophical terms.

896 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2007

About the author

Jonathan Eric Adler (D.Phil, Oxford University, 1978; Ph.D., Brandeis University, 1974; Brooklyn College, 1970) was Professor of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York Graduate Center. He specialized in epistemological topics, including skepticism, induction, testimony, the argument from ignorance, and fanatical reasoning; he also wrote on philosophy of language, ethics and the philosophy of education.

Professor Adler served for four years as the president of the Association for the Philosophy of Education, and for nearly 20 years on the Executive Committee of the Society for Philosophy and Public Affairs. He also worked to make philosophy available to a wider public by serving on the U.S. board of editors of the popular magazine Philosophy Now.