The Blackwell companion to philosophy

The second edition of this companion introduces new chapters on philosophy of biology; bioethics, medical ethics and genethics; environmental ethics; business ethics; ethnicity, culture and philosophy; Plato and Aristotle; medieval philosophy; Francis Bacon; Nietzsche; Husserl and Heidegger; and Sartre, Foucault and Derrida and revises several existing chapters to extend its comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the issues, controversies and problems that arise from the study of philosophy.The companion functions primarily as a flexible and distinctive introductory textbook, but even advanced students will welcome its stimulating and accessible chapters and the guidance provided by cross references, glossary entries, boxed highlights, bibliographies, discussion questions, and further reading.
Contents: Contemporary Philosophy in the United States: John R. Searle. Contemporary Philosophy: A Second Look: Bernard Williams. Part I: Areas of Philosophy. Part II History of Philosophy.