Title | : | Philosophy DeMYSTiFied |
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Rating | : | |
ISBN | : | 0071717668 |
ISBN-10 | : | 9780071717663 |
Language | : | English |
Format Type | : | Paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 320 |
Publication | : | First published April 11, 2011 |
Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins with an overview of Western philosophy and coverage of correct reasoning and critical thinking. The book goes on to discuss major branches of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy. In-depth examples, detailed diagrams, and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.
Knowledge and the problem of skepticism
The problem of induction and the development of externalism
Personhood and personal identity over time
The question of God's existence
Moral decision-making
Justice, rights, and government
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Philosophy Demystified helps you master this fascinating subject.
Knowledge and the problem of skepticism
The problem of induction and the development of externalism
Personhood and personal identity over time
The question of God's existence
Moral decision-making
Justice, rights, and government
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Philosophy Demystified helps you master this fascinating subject.
Philosophy DeMYSTiFied Reviews
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Way too basic. Only adequate as an introduction for beginners.
When considered as a basic introduction to the discipline, it is not bad and it would probably rate around the three-star mark.
The reason why I was relatively harsh in my rating is the sentence in the book description, "challenging enough for an advanced student", which is simply not true. -
For someone who knew not a ton going in, this book was a good introduction to a lot of philosophical concepts and helped me to put some things I've heard in the past into context. I'm glad I got a paper copy, as being able to flip back and forth, highlight and complete the end-of-chapter quizzes was a huge plus.
A lot of typos, though, which is a bit disappointing.