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Does the Center Hold?: An Introduction to Western Philosophy

Containing more than 500 illustrations, this topically-organized introductory text presents the ideas and issues typically covered in introductory courses. It aims to demonstrate that serious philosophical inquiry may be perplexing, but is ultimately enlightening and liberating.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 462 pages

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