The Philosopher's Handbook

An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student <i>The Philosopher's Handbook</i> features the writings of some of the world's most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence Rosen's collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato Nietzsche Descartes Machiavelli and Kant. Experts in each field have carefully selected the sources and provided brief introductions to help readers gain insight into the readings. Newly revised in order to emphasize its broad appeal <i>The Philosopher's Handbook</i> is a solid introduction to Western philosophy for all inquiring minds.