The Approach to Philosophy by the American philosopher Ralph Barton Perry is an introduction to the discipline aimed at the general reader and student. Perry considers how philosophical questions arise from ordinary experience, religion, and science, and surveys the main problems of metaphysics, knowledge, and value as a way of orienting newcomers to philosophical reflection.
This free EPUB edition has been carefully cleaned and formatted for modern e-readers. Written in a clear, expository style, the book offers an early twentieth-century perspective on what philosophy is and why it matters, and serves as an accessible gateway to the subject.