Binding: Paperback
Description: THIS IS Philosophy The second edition of This is Philosophy improves upon an excellent first edition. This clear succinct book is quite possibly the best introduction to Western philosophy on the market. Gregory Morgan Stevens Institute of Technology This is a terrific book. The writing is not only extremely clear it is downright gripping with relevant and detailed examples at every turn. Steven Hales has produced not just a great little introduction to philosophy he has produced a great little book in philosophy period. Michael Lynch University of Connecticut Hales clearly explains important philosophical ideas with a minimum of jargon and without sacrificing depth of content and he consistently gives a fair and accurate presentation of both sides of central philosophical disputes. Matthew Van Cleave Teaching Philosophy As the oldest discipline in the academy philosophy began by asking questions of the world and of human nature. Philosophers are responsible for the Enlightenment and laid the foundations for constitutional governments. Yet while it may have given birth to the natural sciences philosophy has earned a contemporary reputation as an esoteric and impractical field out of touch with everyday life but it doesn t have to be that way. This is Philosophy: An Introduction expertly guides students through the fundamentals of philosophy by illuminating difficult abstract ideas with straightforward language. Assuming no prior background in the subject this volume brings philosophical concepts into sharp focus through relatable examples and clear explanations of philosophy's big questions and arguments. The second edition of this accessible textbook is organized around seven central philosophical problems including ethics the existence of God free will personal identity philosophy of mind and epistemology. New to this edition is a chapter on political philosophy that explores the state of nature anarchy contractarianism libertarianism and the liberal state. These self - contained chapters have been reordered and recalibrated to best suit the needs of introductory philosophy courses and can be taught independently or in sequence. Enhanced by updated examples new hyperlinks and references and detailed bibliographies the book is complemented by extensively - revised online resources available to instructors including a 200 - question test bank and over 450 Power Point slides designed to strengthen student comprehension of key concepts. Strengthening the popular first edition which launched the series This is Philosophy: An Introduction Second Edition is the perfect primary textbook for beginning philosophy students as well as general readers with an interest in philosophy.
Title: This Is Philosophy An Introduction
Author(s): Hales Steven D. (Bloomsburg University)
Publisher: John Wiley And Sons Ltd
Barcode: 9781119635536
Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Date: 4/27/2021
Series: This is Philosophy
Category: History Of Ideas