Philosophy: Key Themes
Author | : Julian Baggini |
Publisher | : Palgrave Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2002-11-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 033396487X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780333964873 |
Rating | : 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Download or read book Philosophy: Key Themes written by Julian Baggini and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-11-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy: Key Themes is a beginner's guide to understanding and critiquing philosophical arguments. Each chapter introduces one of the five major themes covered on philosophy courses: Theory of Knowledge, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mind, and Political Philosophy. Baggini's approach combines explanation with summary while encouraging the reader to question the arguments and positions presented. This text can be used either independently of, or together with, its companion volume Philosophy: Key Texts.