Philosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions & issues at the foundation of this important subject Key topics in this new edition & their areas of focus include Moral philosophy
- the nature of our moral judgments & reactions whether they aim at some objective moral truth or are mere personal or cultural preferences; & the possibility of moral responsibility given the sorts of things that cause behavior; Political philosophy
- fundamental questions about the nature of states & their relationship to the citizens within those states Epistemology
- what our knowledge of the world & ourselves consists in & how we come to have it; & whether we should form beliefs by trusting what other people tell us; Philosophy of mind
- what it means for something to have a mind & how minds should be understood & explained; Philosophy of science
- foundational conceptual issues in scientific research & practice such as whether scientific theories are true; & Metaphysics
- fundamental questions about the nature of reality such as whether we have free will or whether time travel is possible This book is designed to be used in conjunction with the free ' Introduction to Philosophy' MOOC (massive open online course) created by the University of Edinburgh's Eidyn research centre & hosted by the Coursera platform (wwwcourseraorgcourseintrophil) This book is also highly recommended for anyone looking for a short overview of this fascinating discipline





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In his engaging book Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life & how we can all use it to become happier wiser & more resilient Jules imagines a dream school which

Includes:: 12 of the greatest & most colourful thinkers the world has ever known Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves & live better lives These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today
- from marines to magicians from astronauts to anarchists & from CBT psychologists to soldiers Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities
- Socratic cafes Stoic armies Platonic sects Sceptic summer camps
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Philosophy of Economics A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics It introduces the epistemological metaphysical & ethical problems that arise in economics & presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered Throughout philosophical issues are illustrated by & analysed in the context of concrete cases drawn from contemporary economics the history of economic ideas & actual economic events This demonstrates the relevance of philosophy of economics both for the science of economics & for the economy This text will provide an excellent introduction to the philosophy of economics for students & interested general readers alike ...

Philosophy of Education An Anthology brings together the essential historical & contemporary readings in the philosophy of education The readings have been selected for their philosophical merit their focus on important aspects of educational practice & their readability

Includes:: classic pieces by Plato Aristotle Isocrates Locke Rousseau Mill & Dewey Addresses topical issues such as teacher professionalism & accountability the commercialization of schooling multicultural education & parental choice

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Philosophy of Law An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy & law Setting it clearly against the historical background Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today He provides an exceptionally wide-ranging overview of the contending theories that have sought to resolve these problems He does so without assuming prior knowledge either of philosophy or law on the part of the reader The book is structured in three parts around the key issues & themes in philosophy of law What is the law?
- the major legal theories addressing the question of what we mean by law including natural law legal positivism & legal realism The reach of the law
- the various legal theories on the nature & extent of the law's authority with regard to obligation & civil disobedience rights liberty & privacy Criminal law
- responsibility & mens rea intention recklessness & murder legal defences insanity & philosophies of punishment This new third edition has been thoroughly updated to include assessments of important developments in philosophy & law in the early years of the twenty-first century Revisions include a more detailed analysis of natural law new chapters on common law & the development of positivism a reassessment of the Austin-Hart dispute in the light of recent criticism of Hart a new chapter on the natural law-positivist controversy over Nazi law & legality & new chapters on criminal law extending the analysis of the dispute over the viability of the defences of necessity & duress


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Edited by a renowned scholar in the field this anthology provides an extensive & varied collection of classical & contemporary readings in the philosophy of mind Especially noteworthy are the substantial authoritative introductions to each section which set extracts in context & guide the reader through them The volume is organised into 12 sections providing instructors with flexibility in designing & teaching a variety of courses It contains 50 important writings on the philosophy of mind with introductions to each section discussion questions & guides to further reading Perfect for undergraduate courses this book offers the ideal self-contained introduction to the philosophy of mind ...

Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems & the various solutions to them It provides a detailed yet balanced overview of the entire field that enables readers to jump immediately into current debates Treats a wide range of mind-body theories & arguments in a fair & balanced way Shows how developments in neuroscience biology psychology & cognitive science have impacted mind-body debates Premise-by-premise arguments for & against each position enable readers to grasp the structure of each argument quickly & easily Diagrams & illustrations help readers absorb the more complex ideas Bibliographic essays at the end of each chapter bring readers up to date on the latest literature Written in a clear easy to read style that is free of technical jargon & highly accessible to a broad readership The only book to explain systematically how a hylomorphic theory such as Aristotle s can contribute to current mind-body debates & vie with current mind-body theories Online chapters on free will & the philosophy of persons make the book a flexible teaching tool for general & introductory philosophy courses
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Philosophy of Race An Introduction provides plainly written access to a new subfield that has been in the background of philosophy since Plato & Aristotle Part I provides an overview of ideas of race & ethnicity in the philosophical canon egalitarian traditions race in biology & race in American & Continental Philosophy 258 pages XIX 258 p Zack Naomi ...

Philosophy of Religion A Guide & Anthology provides a comprehensive authoritative & accessible overview of the philosophy of religion Under the careful editorship of Brian Davies the book contains a selection of the best classical & contemporary writings on the philosophy of religion together with substantial commentary introductory material discussion questions & detailed guides to further reading The editorial material sets the extracts in context & guides the reader through them Taken as a whole the book offers the ideal self-contained introduction to the questions which have most preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion The selection is both very comprehensive & very generous 65 sizeable extracts map out the full range of topics most commonly encountered in courses on the philosophy of religion Part I looks at the relation between philosophy & religious belief; Parts II-IV consider the existence & nature of God; Part V addresses the 'problem of evil'; & Parts VI & VII are devoted to the relationship between morality & religion & to the question of life after death ...

Utilizes a balanced blend of classic & contemporary articles to present a well-rounded introduction to the philosophy of religion 736 pages Pojman Louis (Late of the United States Military Academy West Point) ...