Philosophy for Everyone
Published on 4. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-0-415-71947-6 (ISBN)
Description
Philosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions and issues at the foundation of this important subject.
Key topics and their areas of focus include:
Epistemology - what our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it;
Philosophy of Science - foundational conceptual issues in scientific research and practice;
Philosophy of Mind - what it means for something to have a mind, and how minds should be understood and explained;
Moral Philosophy - the nature of our moral judgements and reactions, whether they aim at some objective moral truth, or are mere personal or cultural preferences, and;
Metaphysics - fundamental conceptual questions about the nature of reality.
Designed to be used on the corresponding Introduction to Philosophy online course offered by The University of Edinburgh, this book is also highly recommended for anyone looking for a short overview of this fascinating discipline.
Key topics and their areas of focus include:
Epistemology - what our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it;
Philosophy of Science - foundational conceptual issues in scientific research and practice;
Philosophy of Mind - what it means for something to have a mind, and how minds should be understood and explained;
Moral Philosophy - the nature of our moral judgements and reactions, whether they aim at some objective moral truth, or are mere personal or cultural preferences, and;
Metaphysics - fundamental conceptual questions about the nature of reality.
Designed to be used on the corresponding Introduction to Philosophy online course offered by The University of Edinburgh, this book is also highly recommended for anyone looking for a short overview of this fascinating discipline.
Reviews / Votes
"Philosophy for Everyone is an accessible introduction to some of the most fundamental topics in philosophy with a contemporary twist. It exemplifies the virtues of treating philosophy as an activity that anyone can engage in." - Michael P. Lynch, University of Connecticut, USAMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-71947-6 (9780415719476)
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Matthew Chrisman | Duncan Pritchard | Guy Fletcher
Philosophy for Everyone
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08/2016
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Matthew Chrisman | Duncan Pritchard | Guy Fletcher
Philosophy for Everyone
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09/2013
Routledge
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Persons
Matthew Chrisman, Duncan Pritchard, Jane Suilin Lavelle, Michela Massimi,Alasdair Richmond and Dave Ward are all members of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, UK.
Content
1. What is philosophy? Dave Ward 2. What is knowledge? Do we have any? Duncan Pritchard 3. What is it to have a mind? Jane Suilin Lavelle 4. Morality: objective, relative or emotive? Matthew Chrisman 5. Should you believe what you hear? Matthew Chrisman, Duncan Pritchard and Alasdair Richmond 6. Are scientific theories true? Michela Massimi 7. Time travel and metaphysics Alasdair Richmond. Glossary of key terms. Bibliography. Index