Abstract

Philosophy is defined as "critical reflection on the justification of basic human beliefs and analysis of basic concepts in terms of which such beliefs are expressed." The text is divided into eight sections: "A Priori Knowledge," "Skepticism and The Problem of Induction," "Perception and the Physical World," "Body, Mind and Death," "Determinism, Freedom and Moral Responsibility," "Moral Judgments," "The Existence of God," "Meaning, Verification and Metaphysics." Each consists of an introduction by one of the editors, a group of readings, and a bibliography. The introductions are helpful, and the readings show evidence of an effort at impartiality.--G. B.