Philosophy by Julian Baggini
Philosophy: Key Themes is a lively and accessible introductory guide to understanding and analysing philosophical arguments. Designed for complete beginners, it provides brief overviews of five major themes in Western philosophy: Theory of Knowledge, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mind and Political Philosophy. The main thematic points are clearly and imaginatively discussed, along with a range of criticism which will help you to think about and question the validity of the claims being made. A general introduction provides essential advice on how to read and make sense of philosophical arguments. Each chapter contains: - an explanation of the most important areas in each theme - a selection of critical stances to highlight the potential weaknesses in the positions examined - a summary and glossary of key terms to help you understand the main concepts - suggestions for further reading Invaluable at the start of a course of study, as a revision aid, or as a lucid jargon-free guide for anyone who wants an insight into philosophy, Philosophy: Key Themes can be used either independently of, or together with, its companion volume Philosophy: Key Texts.
'A concise and well-structured overview of 5 of the themes taught at AS and A2 level: Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy of Religion, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind and Political Philosophy' - Gareth Southwell, Philosophy Online '...these are very useful books, both of which I would recommend as valuable contributions to introductory literature in the field of philosophy.' - Elizabeth Burns, Think
JULIAN BAGGINI is editor of The Philosophers' Magazine, and has written for the TES, Independent and Independent on Sunday. He is co-editor of New British Philosophy: The Interviews (2002) and co-author of The Philosopher's Toolkit (2002).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333964873 |
| ISBN 10 | 033396487X |
| Title | Philosophy |
| Author | Julian Baggini |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year published | 2002-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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