Nigel Warburton
One of the best-selling authors of his generation, Nigel Warburton has written extensively in the field of philosophy to great acclaim. He is also a part-time senior lecturer at the Open University.
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Nigel has written, edited or contributed to the following books from Routledge:
Philosophy Of Photography
April 2011 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12940-4 (Routledge)
Philosophy: The Classics
3rd Edition
In his exemplary clear style, Warburton introduces and assesses twenty-seven philosophical classics from Plato’s Republic to Rawls’ A Theory of Justice. For the third edition…
read more2006 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35629-9 (Routledge)
Philosophy: Basic Readings
2nd Edition
Nigel Warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Philosophy: Basic Readings is the ideal introduction to some… read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-33798-4 (Routledge)
Is Nothing Sacred?
We call many things sacred, from cows, churches and paintings to flags and burial grounds. Is it still meaningful to talk of things being sacred,…
read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-30484-9 (Routledge)
Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide
Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide is a compact and straightforward guide to the skills needed to study philosophy, aimed at anyone coming to the subject…
read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-34180-6 (Routledge)
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Philosophy for AS and A2
Philosophy for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level philosophy courses, structured directly around the specification of…
read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-33563-8 (Routledge)
Philosophy: The Basics
4th Edition
Now in its fourth edition, Nigel Warburton's best-selling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of… read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32773-2 (Routledge)
Ernö Goldfinger
The Life of an Architect
In writing this important new book, Nigel Warburton researched the extensive archive of Goldfinger's writing, office papers, models and drawings held in the RIBA Collection…
read more2003 | Hardback: 978-0-415-25853-1 (Routledge)
The Art Question
If an artist sends a live peacock to an exhibition, is it art?'What is art?' is a question many of us want answered… read more
2002 | Paperback: 978-0-415-17490-9 (Routledge)
New British Philosophy
The Interviews
From popular introductions to biographies and television programmes, philosophy is everywhere. Many people even want to be philosophers, usually in the café or the pub.… read more2002 | Paperback: 978-0-415-24346-9 (Routledge)
Nigel is best known for his introductory Philosophy books:
- Philosophy: The Basics,
- Thinking from A to Z,
- Philosophy: The Classics,
- Philosophy: Basic Readings,
- Freedom: An Introduction with Readings, and
- The Art Question.
His most recent books are a biography of the modernist architect Ernö Goldfinger, and a book on study skills in philosophy, Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide. Just published is a guide to essay writing for students for all subject areas: The Basics of Essay Writing. Click here to read Nigel's top 10 tips.
Nigel has given talks on his research in aesthetics, photography and architecture, to audiences in a wide range of institutions including Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the Barbican Art Gallery, The Victoria and Albert Museum (Bill Brandt Centenary Conference), the Architectural Association (Ernö Goldfinger Centenary Conference), Birmingham Library, The Photographers' Gallery and the Goldfinger House, as well as to various university Philosophy departments. He also regularly speaks to conferences of A level Philosophy and Religious students.
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