This anthology of 76 readings includes historically diverse writings by men and women working within the Asian, African, Latin American, and native North American cultural traditions, as well as classic and contemporary readings from Western sources,

FEATURES

Philosophy and Choice presents a global, multicultural, interdisciplinary, and gender-conscious approach to philosophical issues and historically recurring themes.

To provide a broad yet clear introduction to philosophy, this anthology discusses why philosophy emerged as its own discipline, how it compares with other academic disciplines, and why it continues to be a worthwhile area of study.

Human values are emphasized in the issues addressed throughout the book.

* The introduction includes sections on critical reasoning and steps for successful reading.

* Abundant study tools include chapter openers; introductions, definitions of unfamiliar terms, and critical reading questions before each reading: and discussion questions following the selections.