The full scope and impact of Western philosophy from the Presocratics to the important thinkers of the twentieth century are presented in this original paperback series. Readings in the History of Philosophy contains m any selections that appear in English for the first time, as well as selections that have never before been available in a modestly priced edition. Under the general editorship of Paul Edwards of Brooklyn College, and Richard H. Popkin of the University of California, San Diego, this series presents extensive and carefully chosen selections that emphasize the range and significance of the important philosophers of each period, their interrelationships with each other and with the intellectual currents of their age. Each of the eight volumes, prepared by a distinguished expert in the field, contains a comprehensive introduction, notes that discuss the import of the import of the material presented, and an extensive bibliography. - Back cover. Readings in the History of Philosophy is organized chronologically; thus, each volume may be used independently as introductory, comparative, or reference material in a wide range of courses in philosophy and humanities. Taken together, these eight volumes from an integrated series that skillfully illustrates the contributions and influence of the major figures of Western philosophy from the Greeks to the present. - Back cover.