Philosophical Conversations by Robert M Martin

Philosophical Conversations by Robert M Martin

Philosophical Conversationsis a light, informal, and contemporary introduction to the study of philosophy. Using a dialogue format, Robert M. Martin delves into the traditional questions of philosophy in a manner that readers will find engaging.

These substantive yet entertaining conversations emphasize that philosophical questions are contested and open-ended. The characters in each dialogue advocate different answers to questions on religion, ethics, personal identity, and other topics equitably and without naming any clear winners. Philosophic positions are presented with maximum clarity and persuasiveness, so that readers can appreciate all sides of an issue and make their own choices. An excellent tool for newcomers to philosophy, Philosophical Conversationsprovides the necessary background for further study while vividly portraying the back-and-forth argument that is essential to the philosophical method.

“Robert MMartin’s book will be invaluable for undergraduate teaching. The dialogues present a wide range of philosophical debates clearly and interestingly, quickly clearing up common but uninteresting mistakes, while exploring the issues and leaving them open for further discussion.” — Peter J. King, Pembroke College, Oxford University

“An excellent introduction to philosophy. Packed with key ideas and theories; clear and engaging; well-organised. Its conversations succeed as conceptual interplay, showing how philosophical debates arise and develop.” — Stephen Hetherington, University of New South Wales

“The best new introductory philosophy text in decades! It covers the central issues in both analytic and continental philosophy, presenting arguments and counter-arguments so that readers can see why philosophic debate can be so thrilling.” — Sheldon Wein, St. Mary’s University

Dalhousie University's Robert M.Martin is a retired professor of philosophy. The Philosopher's Dictionary and There Are Two Mistakes in the Title of This Book - Revised and Expanded (Again) are two of his other works.

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ISBN 13	9781551116495
ISBN 10	1551116499
Title	Philosophical Conversations
Author	Robert M Martin
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Broadview Press Ltd
Year published	2005-11-30
Number of pages	352
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