{"product_id":"the-great-conversation-volume-ii-descartes-through-derrida-and-quine","title":"The Great Conversation: Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine","description":"Ideal for courses in modern philosophy or modern and contemporary philosophy, The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy, Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine, Seventh Edition, covers the same material as the second half (chapters 12-26) of author Norman Melchert's longer volume. Tracing the exchange of ideas between history's key philosophers, it demonstrates that while constructing an argument or making a claim, one philosopher almost always has others in mind. It addresses the fundamental questions of human life: Who are we? What can we know? How should we live? and What sort of reality do we inhabit?\n\nAuthor Norman Melchert provides a generous selection of excerpts from major philosophical works and makes them more easily understandable to students with his lucid and engaging explanations. Extensive cross-referencing shows students how philosophers respond appreciatively or critically to the thoughts of other philosophers. The text is enhanced by two types of exercises--\"Basic Questions\" and \"For Further Thought\"--and numerous illustrations.\n\nAlso available to suit your course needs: The seventh editions of The Great Conversation, Volume I: Pre-Socratics through Descartes and the entire book, The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy, which begins with the Pre-Socratics and ends with David Chalmers\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0199999686\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0199999686.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Melchert, Norman\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44369425367101,"sku":"BVV.0199999686.G","price":129.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0199999686-0.jpg?v=1793828756","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-great-conversation-volume-ii-descartes-through-derrida-and-quine","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}