Thinking through Philosophy
An Introduction
Published on 21. September 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-0-521-62657-6 (ISBN)
Description
No previous knowledge is assumed, and in lively and provocative chapters the authors invite the reader to explore questions about the nature of science, religion, ethics, politics, art, the mind, the self, knowledge and truth. Each chapter includes inset boxes providing links to classic philosophy texts on the issues discussed. In addition, the book relates the adventure of philosophy to some of the key principles of critical thinking.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 16 to 19 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
488 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-62657-6 (9780521626576)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
1.Theory of knowledge; 2. Moral philosophy; 3. Philosophy of religion; 4. Philosophy of mind; 5. Political philosophy; 6. Philosophy of science; 7. Philosophy of aesthetics; 8. Metaphysics; Index