Nigel Warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Philosophy: Basic Readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thought-provoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic. The second edition of Philosophy: Basic Readings has been expanded to include new pieces in each major area of philosophy: * What is philosophy? * God * Right and wrong * The external world * Science * Mind * Art The readings in Philosophy: Basic Readings complement the chapters in Philosophy: The Basics (4th edition 2004).