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Philosophy For Dummies Martin Cohen

Philosophy For Dummies By Martin Cohen

Philosophy For Dummies by Martin Cohen


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Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition is a complete crash-course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today.

Philosophy For Dummies Summary

Philosophy For Dummies by Martin Cohen

Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition 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, Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition will get you thinking and talking about philosophy in no time, and with maximum confidence.

About Martin Cohen

Martin Cohen is a successful philosophy author who has written numerous books, including 101 Philosophical Problems and 101 Ethical Dilemmas. Martin is the Editor of The Philosopher, one of the UK???s oldest philosophy journals.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: What Is Philosophy 7

Chapter 1: What's Philosophy All About 9

Chapter 2: Discovering Why Philosophy Matters 25

Chapter 3: Becoming a Philosophical Thinker 43

Part II: The History of Philosophy 57

Chapter 4: Looking at Ancient Philosophies 59

Chapter 5: Moving from the Dark Ages to the Modern Day 73

Chapter 6: Looking at Eastern Philosophy 99

Chapter 7: Understanding the 'Isms' 115

Part III: The Nuts and Bolts of Philosophy 133

Chapter 8: Seeing the Limits of Logic 135

Chapter 9: Understanding Knowledge 155

Chapter 10: Separating Fact from Fiction 167

Chapter 11: Interpreting Language 185

Part IV: Exploring the Mind, Consciousness and Morality 203

Chapter 12: Exploring the Strange Notion of Mind 205

Chapter 13: Looking at Ethics and Morality 221

Chapter 14: Political Philosophy 255

Chapter 15: Looking Out for Liberty 281

Chapter 16: Aesthetics and Human Values 297

Part V: Philosophy and Science 319

Chapter 17: From Ancient Science to Modern Philosophy 321

Chapter 18: Investigating the Science of Society 333

Chapter 19: Exploring Scientifi c Truth and Scientific Fashions 355

Part VI: The Part of Tens 373

Chapter 20: Ten Famous Philosophical Books - and What They Say 375

Chapter 21: Ten Philosophical Puzzles to Keep You Thinking 383

Index 393

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GOR003304677
9780470688205
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Philosophy For Dummies by Martin Cohen
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John Wiley & Sons Inc
20100813
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