
Introduction to Philosophy
Classical and Contemporary Readings
Oxford University Press Inc
4th Edition
Published on 6. December 2007
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704 pages
978-0-19-531161-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Introduction to Philosophy is a topically-organized introductory anthology. Presenting differing arguments on each issue, its 84 selections represent some of WEstern philosophy's leading contributions across five major areas: theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will and determinism, and moral philosophy. Louis P. Pojman and new co-editor James Fieser introduce each of these areas, their subsections, and each of the readings, providing background information and summarizing key themes. Beginning with the opening section - "What is Philosophy" - they present a compelling sampling of classical material while also highlightng some of philosophy's most influential contemporary work. Now in its fourth edition, the book features Questions for Further Reflection, Suggestions for Further Reading, a glossary, two appendices, and nine new selections.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-531161-7 (9780195311617)
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Classical and Contemporary Readings
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Classical and Contemporary Readings
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Oxford University Press Inc
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Retired Professor of PhilosophyRetired Professor of Philosophy, United States Military Academy at West Point
Associate Professor of PhilosophyAssociate Professor of Philosophy, University of Tennessee at Martin
Content
A. CLASSICAL THEORIES ON CERTAINTY AND THE SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE; B. CONTEMPORARY THEORIES ON THE LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE; A. TRADITIONAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD; B. THE PROBLEM OF EVIL; C. FAITH AND REASON; A. THE MIND-BODY PROBLEM; B. THE PROBLEM OF PERSONAL IDENTITY; PERSONAL IDENTITY AND SURVIVAL: WILL I SURVIVE MY DEATH?; A. FREE WILL AND DETERMINISIM; B. MORAL RESPONSIBILITY; C. PUNISHMENT; A. MORAL RELATIVISM; B. MORALITY AND SELF-INTEREST; C. RELIGION AND ETHICS; D. STANDARDS OF MORAL EVALUATION; E. CHALLENGES TO TRADIIONAL MORAL THEORIES