The "Rolls Royce" of introductory philosophy texts, this is the most comprehensive topically organized anthology of philosophical readings available, from the best and most influential works in philosophy. Introduction to Philosophy, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. It presents seventy selections from the best and most influential works in philosophy, offering a unique balance between classical and contemporary material. Ideal for introductory philosophy courses, the text includes sections on the meaning of life, God and evil, knowledge and reality, the philosophy of science, the mind/body problem, freedom of will, consciousness, ethics, and philosophical puzzles and paradoxes.