
The Philosopher's Toolkit
A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods
Wiley (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 9. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4051-9018-3 (ISBN)
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Description
The second edition of this popular compendium provides the necessary intellectual equipment to engage with and participate in effective philosophical argument, reading, and reflection
* Features significantly revised, updated and expanded entries, and an entirely new section drawn from methods in the history of philosophy
* This edition has a broad, pluralistic approach--appealing to readers in both continental philosophy and the history of philosophy, as well as analytic philosophy
* Explains difficult concepts in an easily accessible manner, and addresses the use and application of these concepts
* Proven useful to philosophy students at both beginning and advanced levels
* Features significantly revised, updated and expanded entries, and an entirely new section drawn from methods in the history of philosophy
* This edition has a broad, pluralistic approach--appealing to readers in both continental philosophy and the history of philosophy, as well as analytic philosophy
* Explains difficult concepts in an easily accessible manner, and addresses the use and application of these concepts
* Proven useful to philosophy students at both beginning and advanced levels
Reviews / Votes
"The Philosopher's Toolkit is a very good book. It could be highly useful for both introductory courses in philosophy, or philosophical methodology, as well as independent study for anyone interested in the methods of argument, assessment and criticism used in contemporary analytic philosophy. It is unique in approach, and written in a pleasant and considerate tone. Its authors are both competent philosophers, and the book visibly reflects their deep sympathy to the discipline and their appreciation of its unique character. This book will help one to get going to do philosophy, but more advanced students might find this text helpful too. I wish I had had access to this book as an undergraduate." (Teaching Philosophy) "This book is ... an encyclopedia of philosophy. It should be of great use as a quick and accurate reference guide to the skill of philosophy, especially for beginners, but also for instructors ... highly recommended." (Choice)"Its choice of tools for basic argument ... is sound, while further tools for argument ... move through topics and examples concisely and wittily... Sources are well chosen and indicated step by step. Sections are cross-referenced (making it better than the Teach Youself "100 philosophical concepts") and supported by a useful index." (Reference Reviews)
"...the average person who is interested in arguments and logic but who doesn't have much background in philosophy would certainly find this book useful, as would anyone teaching a course on arguments, logic, and reasoning. Even introductory courses on philosophy in general might benefit because the book lays out so many of the conceptual "tools" which will prove necessary over students' careers." (About.com)
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Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 22.8 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Thickness: 2.3 cm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-9018-3 (9781405190183)
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A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods
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The Philosopher's Toolkit
A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods
Book
09/2002
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Persons
Julian Baggini (www.julianbaggini.com) is a freelance writer and co-founding editor of The Philosophers' Magazine.
Peter S. Fosl is Professor of Philosophy at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.
Peter S. Fosl is Professor of Philosophy at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.
Author
Editor and co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine
Transylvania University, Kentucky, USA
Content
Alphabetical Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Basic Tools for Argument
2. More Advanced Tools
3. Tools for Assessment
4. Tools for Conceptual Distinctions
5. Tools of Historical Schools and Philosophers
6. Tools for Radical Critique
7. Tools at the Limit
Internet Resources for Philosophers
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Basic Tools for Argument
2. More Advanced Tools
3. Tools for Assessment
4. Tools for Conceptual Distinctions
5. Tools of Historical Schools and Philosophers
6. Tools for Radical Critique
7. Tools at the Limit
Internet Resources for Philosophers
Index