Publisher's Synopsis
"Exploring Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology is the most accessible yet still comprehensive topically organized introduction to philosophy. Steven Cahn has carefully selected extraordinarily clear, recent essays by noted philosophers and has supplemented these with influential historical sources. Most importantly, the articles have been carefully edited to focus on their core content and arguments, making them understandable to students studying philosophy for the first time. The topics are drawn from across the major fields of philosophy and include knowledge and skepticism, mind and body, freedom and determinism, the existence of God, the problem of evil, ethical reasoning, abortion, euthanasia, world hunger, democracy, capital punishment, and affirmative action. The readings are enhanced by concise introductions, explanatory notes, and suggestions for further reading. In the 5th edition Cahn greatly increased the number of readin
