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.
Tabela de Conteúdo
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
Sobre o autor
John Nuttall teaches Philosophy at St. John’s School, Leatherhead.
Língua Inglês ● Formato PDF ● Páginas 272 ● ISBN 9780745677903 ● Tamanho do arquivo 26.4 MB ● Editora John Wiley & Sons ● Publicado 2013 ● Edição 1 ● Carregável 24 meses ● Moeda EUR ● ID 2694500 ● Proteção contra cópia Adobe DRM
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