Fundamentals of Philosophy is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the major topics in philosophy and is designed to be used as a companion to any undergraduate philosophy course

Based on the well-known series of the same name, this textbook brings together specially commissioned articles by leading philosophers. Each chapter provides an authoritative overview of topics commonly taught at undergraduate level focusing on the major issues that typically arise when studying the subject. Discussions are up-to-date and written in an engaging manner so as to provide students with the core building-blocks of their degree course. Helpful exercises are included at the end of each chapter, as well as bibliographies and annotated further reading sections. Fundamentals of Philosophy is an ideal starting point for those coming to philosophy for the first time and will be a useful complement to the primary texts studied at undergraduate level. Ideally suited to novice philosophy students, it will also be of interest to those in related subjects across the humanities and social sciences.