One need only read a few pages of Philosophy: A Text With Readings 13th Edition , to appreciate Manuel Velasquez?s gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible to Today’s college students while still exposing them to college-level writing. This is a perfect choice for first-time college philosophy students, as it covers a wide range of topics, including reality, human nature, ethics, truth, diversity, the meaning of life, and social/political philosophy, all supported by non-technical primary sources. The latest 13th edition includes new features that help all students engage with the topics and readings more than ever. Like the previous edition, this new thirteenth edition includes argument analysis and critical-thinking activities carefully woven into the ‘s narrative.Philosophy: A Text with Readings (13th Edition) Author: Manuel Velasquez Publisher: Cengage Learning; 13th edition Publication Date: January 1, 2016