archetypes of wisdom by douglas soccio pdf

The text is supported by an unmatched array of teaching and learning resources that include CengageNOW-a powerful online tutorial and course management system, and dynamic easy-to-use lecture and class preparation tools exclusive to Wadsworth, a part of Cengage Learning.

Using its signature conversational prose, the textbook guides students through the lives and works of historys greatest philosophers, drawing from both canonical primary sources and the latest philosophical critiques.

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Using its signature conversational prose, the textbook guides students through the lives and works of historys greatest philosophers, then brings it all together with helpful study materials in every chapter.

Drawing from both canonical primary sources and the latest philosophical critiques, ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, 8E makes philosophy approachable and exciting for students.

In particular, this edition features new coverage of Lao-Tzu; expanded, chapter-length treatment of Kierkegaard; and an engaging introduction to the complex landscape of philosophy in the twentieth century through material on two archetypal thinkers: Wittgenstein and Heidegger.

An unmatched array of teaching and learning resources including an online resource center with dynamic, easy-to-use lecture and class preparation tools make ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, 7E accessible to instructors and learners of all levels.

With this powerful interpreting theme, a chronological sequence, and a storytelling approach, this book begins where todays students are in terms of interests, backgrounds, and abilities, and draws them into the world of philosophy.

Whenever possible, topics and passages are selected that touch on fundamental concerns of the human condition.

Soccios lucid and conversational prose and a well-chosen, reader-friendly array of succinct excerpts from canonical primary sources, ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM brings philosophy to life for its readers through the examination of many paradigmatic philosophies and philosophers.

Very much a student-focused book that speaks out of Soccios non-condescending desire to speak to students where they are and not where they should be, ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM includes numerous pedagogical illustrations and features (Philosophical Queries, a Marginal Glossary, Chapter Summaries, End-of-Chapter Questions for Reflection, to name a few) to make this often-times daunting subject the approachable and engaging subject it ought to be.

The Sixth Edition represents a careful revision, with all changes made by Soccio to enhance and refresh the books reader-praised search-for-wisdom motif.

In particular, this edition features new coverage of Lao-Tzu; expanded, chapter-length treatment of Kierkegaard; and an engaging introduction to the complex landscape of philosophy in the twentieth century focusing on the two archetypal thinkers of this time period: Wittgenstein and Heidegger.

Soccios lauded prose is also enhanced in this Sixth Edition by the texts new full-color design.

Archetypes Of Wisdom By Douglas Soccio Pdf