Living Philosophy by Ray Billington
First published in 2003. Living Philosophy: An introduction to moral thought, Third edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of its highly successful and popular predecessor. Incorporating several brand new case studies and discussion points, the book introduces central questions in ethical theory to the student and assumes no previous knowledge of philosophy.
'Billington is a fine writer; everything flows so nicely, somehowThe changes are excellent... and really bring it up to speed.' - Brooke Moore, California State University 'This is philosophy that doesn't hide; it demostrates powerfully how the philosophical stance can illuminate things that matter to many people. Direct, argumentative, informative.' - John Shand, The Open University, UK 'Ray Billington's style is lucid, witty and full of human warmth. The issues are presented with the maturity and erudition of a true mentor willing to offer himself as an example... In style and substance Billington's text grounds philosophy in and guides students towards the view that the examined life is worth living.' - Bruce Omundson, Lansing Community College, USA 'Billington takes moral theory beyond the undergraduate staple diet of Kant and he utilitarians, and expands the students' horizons to embrace existentialism and Eastern philosophy There is a very important place for the kind of introduction which Billington has written.' - Teaching Philosophy -
Ray Billington was Principal Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of the West of England, and is the author of Understanding Eastern Philosophy (Routledge1997), Religion Without God (Routledge 2002) and East of Existentialism (1990).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415284479 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415284473 |
| Title | Living Philosophy |
| Author | Ray Billington |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 376 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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