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Philosophy For Dummies
UK Edition
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16,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
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| Veröffentl.: | 20.07.2010 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9780470711453 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 432 |
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Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! <i>Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition</i> is a complete crash-course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today. Tying in with standard UK curricula and including core topics such as logic, ethics and political philosophy, this impartial, expert guide cuts through the jargon to give you the facts. Whether you're a philosophy student or a complete beginner, <i>Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition</i> will get you thinking and talking about philosophy in no time, and with maximum confidence.
<b>Introduction 1</b> <p><b>Part I: What Is Philosophy 7</b> </p> <p>Chapter 1: What's Philosophy All About 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Discovering Why Philosophy Matters 25 </p> <p>Chapter 3: Becoming a Philosophical Thinker 43 </p> <p><b>Part II: The History of Philosophy 57</b> </p> <p>Chapter 4: Looking at Ancient Philosophies 59 </p> <p>Chapter 5: Moving from the Dark Ages to the Modern Day 73 </p> <p>Chapter 6: Looking at Eastern Philosophy 99 </p> <p>Chapter 7: Understanding the 'Isms' 115 </p> <p><b>Part III: The Nuts and Bolts of Philosophy 133</b> </p> <p>Chapter 8: Seeing the Limits of Logic 135 </p> <p>Chapter 9: Understanding Knowledge 155 </p> <p>Chapter 10: Separating Fact from Fiction 167 </p> <p>Chapter 11: Interpreting Language 185 </p> <p><b>Part IV: Exploring the Mind, Consciousness and Morality 203</b> </p> <p>Chapter 12: Exploring the Strange Notion of Mind 205 </p> <p>Chapter 13: Looking at Ethics and Morality 221 </p> <p>Chapter 14: Political Philosophy 255 </p> <p>Chapter 15: Looking Out for Liberty 281 </p> <p>Chapter 16: Aesthetics and Human Values 297 </p> <p><b>Part V: Philosophy and Science 319</b> </p> <p>Chapter 17: From Ancient Science to Modern Philosophy 321 </p> <p>Chapter 18: Investigating the Science of Society 333 </p> <p>Chapter 19: Exploring Scientifi c Truth and Scientific Fashions 355 </p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 373</b> </p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Famous Philosophical Books – and What They Say 375 </p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Philosophical Puzzles to Keep You Thinking 383 </p> <p><b>Index 393</b> </p>
<p><b>Martin Cohen</b> is a successful philosophy author who has written numerous books, including <i>101 Philosophical Problems</i> and <i>101 Ethical Dilemmas</i>. Martin is the Editor of <i>The Philosopher</i>, one of the UK???s oldest philosophy journals.
<p><b><i>Learn about:</i></b> <ul> <li>The history of philosophy from ancient times to the present day</li> <li>Logic, knowledge, ethics, consciousness and more</li> <li>Key philosophical texts and the meanings behind the words</li> <li>How to become a philosophical thinker</li> </ul> <p><b>Get your head around life's big questions</b> <p>Philosophy can be a mind-bending topic, leaving you with more questions than you started with. This easy-to-follow guide is an essential introduction to the subject, looking at the big issues and steering you through topics such as existence, knowledge, truth and beauty. Delving into the works of great philosophers and examining how their theories still affect us today, this book will really get you thinking. <ul> <li><b>What's philosophy all about?</b> – unravel the science of thought and don your own thinking hat</li> <li><b>Buff up on the history</b> – from ancient times to the modern day, learn about key philosophers from around the globe</li> <li><b>Get to grips with the 'isms'</b> – discover the words and theories that shaped philosophy</li> <li><b>Understand the nuts and bolts</b> – take a journey through logic, knowledge and language</li> <li><b>Where's your head at?</b> – peer into the murky depths of the mind and investigate consciousness, morality and more</li> <li><b>Examine the connection between philosophy and science</b> – find out how philosophers laid the groundwork for theories on space, time and everything in between</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>Philosophical heavyweights, from Plato to Confucius</li> <li>The God debate</li> <li>How we tell the difference between right and wrong</li> <li>The lowdown on political philosophy</li> <li>A philosophical take on society and its functions</li> <li>An introduction to aesthetics and human values</li> <li>What Eastern philosophy brings to the table</li> <li>Philosophical puzzles to keep you thinking</li> </ul>
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