Philosophy: History and Problems

Philosophy: History and Problems by Samuel Enoch Stumpf, published by McGraw-Hill Companies, Incorporated on August 3, 2007, is a comprehensive text that combines Stumpf’s and Fieser’s work, Socrates to Sartre and Beyond, with an updated anthology of readings. This 960-page volume provides an accessible historical survey of philosophical ideas, offering a wealth of primary source readings that reflect the development of Western philosophy. The book is designed to communicate the richness of the discipline in a lively and approachable style.

Readers will find a historically organized introduction to philosophy that covers the principal contributions of influential philosophers throughout Western civilization. The text features a topically organized reader with a chronological arrangement within the topics, ensuring a structured exploration of philosophical concepts. While primarily focusing on Western philosophy, this edition also includes classic texts from Eastern philosophy, making it a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the history and surveys of philosophical thought.