INROADS

This unique introduction to philosophy is designed as a companion volume to a number of classic philosophical texts widely used in first and upperyear philosophy courses While remaining clear and readable Inroads 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 39good life39 for humankind Combining a historical with a systematic approach Murray Miles39s work straddles the customary divisions between ancient and modern and AngloAmerican and continental European philosophy In each of its five main parts – in turn focusing on Socrates Plato Descartes Hume and Sartre – Inroads discusses from a philosophical rather than a religious or scientific perspective those questions that make up the common inheritance of academic philosophy and ethicoreligious thought Other features include a detailed glossary of philosophical terms suggestions for further reading and questions for reflection and review Inroads is a useful text for firstyear undergraduate courses or equally a sound resource for the general reader looking for a good grounding in philosophy and its history