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What is this thing called Philosophy?: What is this thing called?

Editat de Duncan Pritchard
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 dec 2015
What is this thing called Philosophy? is the definitive textbook for all who want a thorough introduction to the field. It introduces philosophy using a question-led approach that reflects the discursive nature of the discipline. Edited by Duncan Pritchard, each section is written by a high-profile contributor focusing on a key area of philosophy, and contains three or four question-based chapters offering an accessible point of engagement.
The core areas of philosophy covered are:
  • Ethics
  • Political Philosophy
  • Aesthetics
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Metaphysics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • The Meaning of Life.
The accompanying Routledge companion website features valuable online resources for both instructors and students including links to audio and video material, multiple-choice questions, interactive flashcards, essay questions and annotated further reading. This is the essential textbook for students approaching the study of philosophy for the first time.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780415839778
ISBN-10: 0415839777
Pagini: 408
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.73 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
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Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Introduction
What is philosophy?
 1. Ethics
What is ethics?
What is metaethics?
What is normative ethics?
What is applied ethics?
2. Political Philosophy 
What is freedom?
What is justice?
What is global justice?
3. Aesthetics
What is art?
What is aesthetic experience?
What is aesthetic judgement?
4. Epistemology 
What is knowledge?
Is knowledge valuable?
Do we have any knowledge?
5. Philosophy of Mind
What is consciousness?
What is perception?
What are emotions?
6. Metaphysics
What is metaphysics?
How do we do metaphysics?
Is our world structured?
7. Philosophy of Science
What is science?
Can we trust scientific models?
Is science getting closer to the truth?
8. Philosophy of Religion
What are God’s properties?
Is belief that God exists reasonable?
Is faith in God reasonable?
9. The Meaning of Life
Must God exist for your life to be meaningful?
Must your life never come to an end for it to be meaningful?
How might a meaningful life be possible in a purely physical world?
Appendix
Glossary of Key Terms
Index


Recenzii

What Is This Thing Called Philosophy? is an impressive book. The range of topics is excellent and covers much that is both humanly engaging and philosophically important. There is great clarity and intellectual commitment in the writing – a fine resource for anyone new to philosophy.’
Stephen Hetherington, University of New South Wales, Australia
"What is this thing called Philosophy? is an excellent, wide ranging and stimulating textbook, written by first rate academics. Both deep and lively, it introduces the main contemporary issues in the major areas of philosophy and will no doubt be of great service to anyone approaching the field for the first time."
Claudine Tiercelin, Collège de France and Institut Jean Nicod, France
"This is a wonderful book! A collection of short, engaging and surprisingly accessible chapters, written by leading authors in the field. This is a welcome development – a non-technical introduction to philosophy's central questions."
John Greco, Saint Louis University, USA

Descriere

What is this thing called Philosophy? introduces philosophy using a question-led approach that reflects the discursive nature of the discipline. Edited by Duncan Pritchard, each section is written by a high-profile contributor focusing on a key area of philosophy. Key topics covered include Ethics, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics and Epistemology, among others.
The accompanying Routledge companion website features valuable online resources for both instructors and students, including links to audio and video material, multiple-choice questions and interactive flashcards. This is the essential textbook for students approaching the study of philosophy for the first time.