Philosophy in Practice – An Introduction to the Main Questions 2e
An Introduction to the Main Questions
Samenvatting
Philosophy in Practice is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than as a doctrine.
Thoroughly revised edition of a popular introductory philosophy textbook.
Contains new discussions of philosophy of religion, freedom, The Matrix, and the epistemology of the internet.
Offers a wealth of pedagogical features to guide students through the text, including discussion plans at the beginning of each section, questions, chapter summaries, annotated guides to further reading, and a glossary.
Classic passages from the history of philosophy are used throughout, and each part ends with a one–page historical summary.
Includes an on–line teacher′s guide with teaching suggestions, tests, and essay topics at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/pip
Specificaties
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<p>Note to Teachers.</p>
<p>The Contract.</p>
<p>Part I: The Lure of Certainty:.</p>
<p>1. Certainty and Doubt.</p>
<p>2. Sources of Conviction.</p>
<p>3. Rationalism.</p>
<p>4. Rationalism versus Relativism in Morals.</p>
<p>5. Induction and Deduction.</p>
<p>6. The Retreat from Certainty.</p>
<p>Postcard History of Philosophy I.</p>
<p>Part II: Life in an Uncertain World: .</p>
<p>7. Utilitarianism.</p>
<p>8. Kantian Ethics.</p>
<p>9. Empiricism.</p>
<p>10. Beyond Empiricism.</p>
<p>11. Objectivity.</p>
<p>Postcard History of Philosophy II.</p>
<p>Part III: Reality: .</p>
<p>12. Materialism and Dualism.</p>
<p>13. Morality for Naturalists.</p>
<p>14. Deep Illusions.</p>
<p>15. Realism.</p>
<p>Postcard History of Philosophy III.</p>
<p>Definitions.</p>
<p>Index.</p>