Philosophy
Published on 1. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-340-85969-8 (ISBN)
Description
Philosophy probes the fundamental questions about human life and the universe of which we are a part. It examines the language we use and the basis upon which we hold our beliefs.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the work of some of the world s greatest philosophers, and shows how their ideas have shaped the way in which we all think. It covers the main areas of philosophy, including the philosophy of mind, religion, politics and science. The book uses examples and situations to present ideas clearly to the reader, and defines the key words throughout the text to aid the reader in their understanding of the subject.
It also includes the dfferences between Eastern and Western Philosophy, whole chapters on the Philosophy of language and Feminist Philosophy, and comprehensive sections on logic and aesthetics.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the work of some of the world s greatest philosophers, and shows how their ideas have shaped the way in which we all think. It covers the main areas of philosophy, including the philosophy of mind, religion, politics and science. The book uses examples and situations to present ideas clearly to the reader, and defines the key words throughout the text to aid the reader in their understanding of the subject.
It also includes the dfferences between Eastern and Western Philosophy, whole chapters on the Philosophy of language and Feminist Philosophy, and comprehensive sections on logic and aesthetics.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
further reading, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
277 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-85969-8 (9780340859698)
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Mel Thompson
Teach Yourself Philosophy
Book
07/2006
4th Edition
TEACH YOURSELF
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Person
Mel Thompson is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics. He has written and edited many books, including others in the Teach Yourself range.
Content
What can we know?; the philosophy of science; language and logic; the philosophy of mind; the philosophy of religion; ethics; the philosophy of politics; continental philosophy; some other branches of philosophy; the scope of philosophy today.