Philosophy: An Innovative Introduction: Fictive Narrative, Primary Texts, and Responsive Writing

Philosophy: An Innovative Introduction features a unique, engaging approach to introduce students to philosophy. The book makes innovative use of compelling short stories from two writers who have prominently combined philosophy and fiction in their work.

Author: Michael Boylan
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 02/23/2010
Pages: 370
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780813344485

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 85

About the Author
Michael Boylan received a Masters in English and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and is professor of philosophy at Marymount University. He is the author of numerous articles and books on philosophy and literature, including The Extinction of Desire; The Good, the True, and the Beautiful; and Critical Inquiry (Westview Press).
Charles Johnson earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy and is the S. Wilson and Grace M. Pollock Professor of English at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a 1998 MacArthur Fellow and the 2002 recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for Literature. He received the 1990 National Book Award for his novel Middle Passage.