{"product_id":"9781442655881","title":"Inroads: Paths in Ancient and Modern Western Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique introduction to philosophy is designed as a companion volume to a number of classic philosophical texts widely used in first- and upper-year philosophy courses. While remaining clear and readable, \u003ci\u003eInroads\u003c\/i\u003e provides detailed analyses of fundamental issues in metaphysics and morals: the existence of God, the meaning of death, and the elements and definitions of the 'good life' for humankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining a historical with a systematic approach, Murray Miles's work straddles the customary divisions between ancient and modern, and Anglo-American and continental European philosophy. In each of its five main parts - in turn, focusing on Socrates, Plato, Descartes, Hume, and Sartre - \u003ci\u003eInroads\u003c\/i\u003e discusses, from a philosophical rather than a religious or scientific perspective, those questions that make up the common inheritance of academic philosophy and ethico-religious thought. Other features include a detailed glossary of philosophical terms, suggestions for further reading, and questions for reflection and review. \u003ci\u003eInroads\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful text for first-year undergraduate courses or, equally, a sound resource for the general reader looking for a good grounding in philosophy and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128170004720,"sku":"9781442655881","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442655881_p0.jpg?v=1763811293","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442655881","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}