Features eighty-five readings that challenge students' thinking about God, freedom, reality, nothingness, death, and even their own identities While including many classic sources, The Experience of Philosophy emphasises contemporary readings Includes several works of fiction illustrating philosophical ideas The sixth edition contains twelve new essays and ten new boxes with short excerpts from contemporary thinkers Kolak and Martin provide introductions to each chapter, as well as biographical introductions to each reading Each reading is preceded by readings questions and ends with questions for further reflection