My most popular books are a little history of philosophy and philosophy. His books include a little history of philosophy, philosophy. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, podcaster and writer, described by julian baggini as one of the mostread popular philosophers of our time. The best introductions to philosophy five books expert.
Nigel warburton is a senior lecturer at the open university and bestselling author of several popular introductory philosophy books including philosophy. Nigel warburtons best selling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. In this episode of the philosophy bites podcast he explains why. Nigel warburton has 38 books on goodreads with 32804 ratings. Basic readings, thinking from az, and the basics of essay writing. He is best known as a populariser of philosophy, having written a number of books in the genre, but he has also written academic works in aesthetics and applied ethics. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, podcaster and writer, described by. Nigel warburton s best selling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. For the fourth edition, warburton has added new sections to several chapters, revised others and brought the further reading sections up to date. Featuring short interviews with the worlds best philosophers on bitesize topics, the podcast has been downloaded. An introduction with readings, the art question and erno goldfinger. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburtons bestselling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. The basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. If you are looking for a book about philosophy, nigel warburtons a little history of philosophy is the place to begin.
These carefully chosen readings are easy to understand, are accessible and will give the reader a thorough understanding of philosophy. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburton s bestselling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. The classics is a brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy. Nigel warburtons most popular book is a little history of philosophy.
Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, bestselling author of many popular introductions to philosophy, and cohost of the muchloved philosophy bites podcast. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university and author of a number of popular books about philosophy. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher and podcaster and bestselling author of several popular introductory philosophy books including a little history of philosophy, philosophy. An introduction with readings, and the art question. An introduction with readings, all published by routledge. In it, warburton talks about his book thinking from a to z, and how philosophy can help you think better. I decided to buy this book after reading nigel warburtons introduction to philosophy, philosophythe basics, which i found to be accessible and understandable. The basics by nigel warburton, 9780415693165, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. He is the author of a number of introductory philosophy books, including the bestselling philosophy. Basic readings, thinking from az, and the basics of essay writing all published by routledge. This engaging book introduces the great thinkers in western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the world and how best to live in it. Reading philosophy books is partly about disagreeing with what is said so that you stay alive as a thinker nigel warburton edits our philosophy category. This introduction to the arguments about individual freedom is ideal for newcomers to philosophy or political thought. Warburton received a ba from the university of bristol and a phd from darwin college, cambridge and was a lecturer at the university of nottingham before joining the department of philosophy at the open university in 1994.
Nigel warburton clarifies what is expected of students and offers strategies and guidance to help them make effective. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the basic ideas and themes. In forty brief chapters, nigel warburton guides us on a chronological tour of the major ideas in the history of philosophy. The basics is the book for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time. An interview about introductory philosophy books for the website five books. A very short introduction to philosophy by thomas nagel paperback. Five books reading philosophy books is partly about. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, podcaster, and writer. Nigel warburton is lecturer in philosophy at the open university. He is author of several books for routledge including philosophy. The classics author nigel warburton summarises the book and considers several interpretations of it. In 2001, tpm editor julian baggini interviewed nigel warburton as part of a multimedia project that was later abandoned.
Featuring short interviews with the worlds best philosophers on bitesize topics, the podcast has been downloaded more than 35 million times. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and. Stephen law, author of the philosophy gym philosophy. The classics is a clear and concise introduction to twenty of the great works of western philosophy, a glossary and suggestions for further reading are included to make it ideal as a starting point for any further study of philosophy. Now in its fourth edition, nigel warburtons bestselling book gently e. He is best known for his introductory philosophy books and for his podcast series philosophy bites. Each chapter considers a fundamental argument about the scope of individual freedom, including the concepts of negative and positive freedom, freedom of belief, the harm principle, and freedom of speech and expression. Our philosophy editor nigel warburton, whose own book has had considerable success as a beach read, unveils his philosophy book holiday reading list. Philosophy bites by david edmonds, nigel warburton books on. According to philosopher stephen law, there is no better short introduction to philosophy than nigel warburtons. Derek matravers is senior lecturer in philosophy at the open university.
Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, cle. Nigel warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Featuring short interviews with the worlds best philosophers on bitesize topics, the podcast has been downloaded more than 35. Nigel warburton clarifies what is expected of students and offers strategies and guidance to help them make effective use of their study time and improve their marks. He is author of several books including philosophy. Philosophy bites by david edmonds, nigel warburton books. Basics readings, coauthor of reading political philosophy and author of philosophy. Delve into the minds of the worlds most famous philosophers and discover the answers to the worlds big questions the perfect introduction to philosophy for younger readers from socrates and aristotle to kant and confucius, meet the thinkers and theories which shaped our world. The classics, thinking from a to z, the art question, and free speech. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Books by nigel warburton author of a little history of. He is best known as a populariser of philosophy, having written a number of books in the genre. An introduction to philosophy the top 4 books to read. Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university.
Other books include thinking from a to z, philosophy. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, writer and podcaster, and our philosophy editor here at five books. Last month, i received a book on philosophy titled a little history of philosophy by nigel warburton, and, not surprisingly, it got me thinking. The basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. In his exemplary clear style, nigel warburton introduces and assesses thirtytwo philosophical classics from platos republic to rawls a theory of justice. The basicsgently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. He is cocreator, with david edmonds, of the popular philosophy podcast philosophy bites.
Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. Basic readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thoughtprovoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic. Each chapter considers a key area of the subject, exploring the basic ideas and themes. Nigel warburton audio books, best sellers, author bio. Nigel warburton, nigel warburton open university, uk this text is aimed at anyone coming to philosophy for the first time, easing the reader into the world of philosophy. Nigel warburton has recently resigned his post at the open university, for an explanation of this and a discussion of the current state of philosophy, read nigel warburton, virtual philosopher, an interview with james garvey for the philosophers magazine. Explore books by nigel warburton with our selection at.
915 1657 177 671 1625 735 289 427 326 427 914 75 776 450 233 865 1382 1377 690 370 606 1518 132 798 381 1612 1231 1139 241 361 850 826 98 1010 1153 854 630 1006 922 1410 1122 1406 1394