In a provocative and engaging style philosophy a historical survey with essential readings consists of two main parts the chapters which contain the primary contributions of western civilizations most influential philosophers and the anthology of chronologically organized classic readings from western philosophy. This item philosophy a historical survey with essential readings by samuel enoch stumpf paperback 7816 only 1 left in stock order soon ships from and sold by globalonlineco. It offers an accessible historical survey of philosophical ideas and a wealth of primary source readings at an excellent value the text is a comprehensive historically organized introduction to philosophy which communicates the richness of th this text brings together stumpf and fiesers socrates to sartre and beyond with an updated anthology of readings in one volume. He is author co author or editor of ten textbooks including philosophy a historical survey with essential readings 9 e 2014 scriptures of the worlds religions 5 e 2014 ethics discovering right and wrong 7 e 2012 business ethics and the bottom line 2012 a historical introduction to philosophy 2003 and moral philosophy through the ages 2001. It offers an accessible historical survey of philosophical ideas and a wealth of primary source readings at an excellent value the text is a comprehensive historically organized introduction to philosophy which communicates the richness of the discipline and provides the student with a working knowledge of the development of western philosophy