Introductory Philosophy

This GuideBook introduces and assesses Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, arguably the single most important work in western philosophy. It is ideal for newcomers to Kant's thought...

This GuideBook introduces and assesses Leibniz's most famous work, the Monadology. It also includes the text of the Monadology, specially translated for this GuideBook by Anthony Savile...

This GuideBook introduces and assesses Leibniz's most famous work, the Monadology. It also includes the text of the Monadology, specially translated for this GuideBook by Anthony Savile...

Locke on Government is an essential companion for any student of his Second Treatise on Government, one of the most influential political statements of its time and the foundation of liberal political thought...

Merleau-Ponty and Phenomenology of Perception is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to Merleau-Ponty for the first time and reading his magnum opus. It is essential reading for students of Merleau-Ponty, phenomenology and related subjects such as art and cultural studies...

This book introduces and assesses Mill's life and the background of Utilitarianism and its continuing importance to philosophical thought...

Aaron Ridley offers a clear and insightful examination of Nietzsche's significant thoughts on art, and covers key texts such as The Birth of Tragedy, Human, All Too Human and Thus Spoke Zarathustra.  ..

Rousseau's Social Contract is a benchmark in political philosophy that has inspired and influenced moral and political thought since publication and is widely studied for this reason...

Rousseau's Social Contract is a benchmark in political philosophy that has inspired and influenced moral and political thought since publication and is widely studied for this reason...

Spinoza is a key figure in modern philosophy. The Ethics is his most studied and well known work Being both up-to-date and clear, this Guidebook is designed to lead the reader through this complex, seminal text...

This Routledge Philosophy GuideBook offers a clear introduction to Heidegger's notoriously difficult later thought, examining key later influential works concerning the nature of technology, art and thinking...

Featuring a chronology and a glossary of terms, as well as suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, Russell is essential reading for anyone studying philosophy, and is an ideal guidebook for those coming to Russell for the first time...