The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy provides an excellent way of looking at some intriguing issues in philosophy from vegetarianism & Artificial Intelligence to God space & time This is an entertaining yet thought provoking volume for students philosophers & fans of The Hitchhiker's series ...

Philosophy for A Level is an accessible textbook for the new 2017 AQA Philosophy syllabus Structured closely around the AQA



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Philosophy for AS & A Level is an accessible textbook for the new 2017 AQA Philosophy syllabus Structured closely around the AQA



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Philosophy for AS is an accessible textbook for the new 2014 AQA Advanced Subsidiary Philosophy syllabus Structured closely around the AQA

Specification this textbook covers the two units Epistemology & Philosophy of Religion in an engaging & student-friendly way With chapters on ' How to do philosophy' exam preparation providing students with the philosophical skills they need to succeed & an extensive glossary to support understanding this book is ideal for students studying philosophy Each chapter
Includes:explanation & commentary of the AQA anthology textscomprehension questions to test understandingdiscussion questions to generate evaluative argument'going further' sections for advanced studycross-references to help students make connectionsbullet-point summaries of each topic The companion website hosts a wealth of further resources including Power Point slides flashcards further reading weblinks & handouts all structured to accompany the textbook It can be found at wwwroutledgecomcwalevelphilosophy


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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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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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The concept of law lies at the heart of our social & political life Legal philosophy or jurisprudence explores the notion of law & its role in society illuminating its meaning & its relation to the universal questions of justice rights & morality In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature & purpose of the legal system & the practice by courts lawyers & judges Wacks reveals the intriguing & challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity & enthusiasm providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory In this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism changes to the approach to the analysis of law & legal theory & updates to historical & anthropological jurisprudence ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

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 ...