Roots of Wisdom

by Helen Buss Mitchell

Focusing on universal, current issues of concern to all people, ROOTS OF WISDOM leads students to the understanding that philosophical inquiry can provide. The chapters are framed by issues, but move chronologically using the canon of traditional philosophy as the thread. Women philosophers and non-western philosophies are integrated throughout as they relate to the canon. Mitchell uses popular culture to illustrate timeless philosophical problems. Her examples of cartoons, poetry, movies, and references to popular music bring the issues of philosophy to life for the student.

Genres: Philosophy, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction

512 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1995

Reviews

[Debbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a life-saver. Took an online class in Philosophy and the teacher basically phoned it in. But, this book was informative and engaging. It made the class so much better than it could have been. A well-done introduction to the study of Philosophy. The author handled different areas of philosophy and religion without being condescending or dismissive about any of them. She treated each fairly. You could catch her enthusiasm about philosophy within the pages of this textbook. Highly recommended.

[Jifty Parojinog Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

i want to read this again

[Xime Ruiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐/5

Es un buen libro para tener mayor cultura general. Me gusta la manera en que la autora lo presenta, es de fácil digestión.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explores multiple philosophies, if you like to think about the nature of things you will probably realized someone already thought along the same lines as you, centuries ago!

[craig hensley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent text for introducing students to the field of philosophy.