Hi Nora. I understand, including not having free choice over the textbook you use in your course. I don't at all like "Does the Center Hold." In my opinion, it talks down to students and makes philosophy seem almost silly. Your department must use an older edition, probably the 7th, because the current 8th Edition is more expensive than my book. I don't deny my publisher priced my textbook too high, and I am sorry for that. But thank you for caring about your students and considering what they can afford. If you seek a lower priced alternative, I suggest Voyage of Discovery. https://amzn.to/3z8JzGR. It uses the important chronological approach, but it doesn't cover recent developments. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.