This new textbook is a lively and highly accessible introduction to philosophy.
From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest theories in the philosophy of mind, An Introduction to Philosophy provides clear and incisive discussion of the key areas of philosophy for students new to the subject.
* Provides the tools new students need to tackle philosophical arguments themselves
* Clearly presents and explains contemporary issues and current debates
* Covers the key areas of philosophy, including perception, epistemology, metaphysics, the mind, philosophy of religion, ethics and political philosophy
* Contains numerous learning features such as introductions, summaries, questions and further reading
An Introduction to Philosophy is an ideal text for AS level, A level and first-year undergraduate students or anyone studying the subject for the first time.
From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest theories in the philosophy of mind, An Introduction to Philosophy provides clear and incisive discussion of the key areas of philosophy for students new to the subject.
* Provides the tools new students need to tackle philosophical arguments themselves
* Clearly presents and explains contemporary issues and current debates
* Covers the key areas of philosophy, including perception, epistemology, metaphysics, the mind, philosophy of religion, ethics and political philosophy
* Contains numerous learning features such as introductions, summaries, questions and further reading
An Introduction to Philosophy is an ideal text for AS level, A level and first-year undergraduate students or anyone studying the subject for the first time.
Inhoudsopgave
Philosophers Past and Present xvAcknowledgements xvii
1 The Nature of Philosophy 1
2 The Start of Modern Philosophy: Descartes’ Meditations 11
3 Perception and Reality 34
4 Knowledge, Belief and Logic 59
5 Space, Time, Causality and Substance 81
6 The Mind 115
7 God 139
8 Morality 170
9 Political Issues 213
Guide to Further Reading 240
Index 249
Over de auteur
John Nuttall teaches Philosophy at St. John’s School, Leatherhead.
Taal Engels ● Formaat PDF ● Pagina’s 272 ● ISBN 9780745677903 ● Bestandsgrootte 26.4 MB ● Uitgeverij John Wiley & Sons ● Gepubliceerd 2013 ● Editie 1 ● Downloadbare 24 maanden ● Valuta EUR ● ID 2694500 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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