Philosophy
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Philosophy begins, Aristotle said, with wonder; it addresses the great questions of life. This process of self-discovery through philosophy leads one to ask questions not only about human existence but also about God. In Philosophy: The Quest for Truth and Meaning,Andrew Beards introduces readers to some key philosophical ideas 'the mind's ability to know truth and reality, metaphysics, ethics, and questioning life's ultimate purpose 'in order to guide them in philosophical reflection. By examining the development of philosophy, Beards demonstrates and makes a case for the interplay of faith and reason.
Andrew Beards, PhD, is reader in philosophy and director of the distance-learning B.A. Philosophy and the Catholic Tradition program at Maryvale Institute, an international institute for philosophy and theology based in Birmingham, UK.
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- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: What Is This Thing Called "Philosophy"?
- Chapter 2: The Process of Coming to Know
- Chapter 3: Knowing in Common Sense, Science, History, and Art
- Chapter 4: Positions on the Theory of Knowledge
- Chapter 5: Metaphysics: What Philosophy Can Tell Us about Reality
- Chapter 6: A Short Introduction to Ethics
- Chapter 7: Philosophy of Religion and the Question of God
- Concluding Remarks
- Suggested Further Reading
