Philosophy Matters by Roger Trigg

Philosophy Matters by Roger Trigg

Written for those who may be approaching the subject for the first time, Philosophy Matters shows that philosophy is crucial in questioning our presuppositions, and for helping us to establish our own beliefs about the nature of the world.

"A bold, lucid and convincing introduction to the practice of philosophyWithout relying on unnecessary jargon and technicalities, Trigg guides readers into central, profound areas of philosophical concern. Philosophy, for Trigg, is not some idle, merely academic undertaking; philosophy matters when we try to think seriously about values, our place in the cosmos and the power and limits of science. This is a superb volume."
Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College

Roger Trigg, in Philosophy Matters (2002), confronts and elucidates the vital philosophical issues that shape our lives today. Common sense, he argues, depends on the philosophy of previous generations. Trigg illustrates how philosophy is a practical tool for understanding science, reason, the laws of nature, relativism, Darwinism, the human brain and mind. Trigg is a professor of philosophy at the University of Warwick." Science and Theology News, June 2004

"The book's apparent simplicity easily belies its sophistication. Trigg's opening chapter cleverly sets the scenefor what follows as well as providing useful background on the emergence of Western philosophy.This is an excellent book." Science and Christian Belief

Roger Trigg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick. He is Chairman of the United Kingdom National Committee for Philosophy, representing all British philosophy departments. He is the author of many books and articles, including Rationality and Science (Blackwell 1993), Rationality and Religion (Blackwell 1998), Ideas of Human Nature (second edition, Blackwell 1999) and Understanding Social Science (second edition, Blackwell 2000).

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ISBN 13	9780631225461
ISBN 10	0631225463
Title	Philosophy Matters
Author	Roger Trigg
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2001-09-20
Number of pages	176
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