# Introduction to Philosophy

- By: Nathan Smith
- Publisher: OpenStax, Rice University
- Source: [OpenStax](https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-philosophy)
- Licence: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
- Read at OpenStax: https://openstax.org/books/introduction-philosophy/pages/1-introduction
- PDF: https://assets.openstax.org/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/Introduction_to_Philosophy-WEB.pdf

Designed to meet the scope and sequence of your course, Introduction to Philosophy surveys logic, metaphysics, epistemology, theories of value, and history of philosophy thematically. To provide a strong foundation in global philosophical discourse, diverse primary sources and examples are central to the design, and the text emphasizes engaged reading, critical thinking, research, and analytical skill-building through guided activities.