The Basics (Philosophy)

by NigelWarburton (Author)

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  1992

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  Philosophy: The Basics is an introduction to philosophy for anyone coming to the subject for the first time. It takes a topic-based approach, each chapter considering an area of philosophy and outlines a number of key philosophical issues associated with the area. The chapters end with suggestions for further reading. The reader is encouraged to think philosophically. The book introduces important philosophical questions and the various responses that have been made to them. Though major philosophical figures are mentioned, the emphasis throughout is on the arguments for and against every idea discussed. In this way readers can follow the course and development of a philosophical position and critically assess that position for themselves. The book begins by asking the questions What is Philosophy? and Why Study Philosophy? . At the end of this short book, by way of six chapters that intervene (God, Right and Wrong, the External World, Science, Mind and Art), the reader should have come to his or her own answers. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of philosophy at introductory level.

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  1999

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  This text is aimed at anyone coming to philosophy for the first time, gently easing the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of the subject, explaining and exploring the basic ideas and themes. The third edition updates and expands the main text. It is being published to coincide with the publication of Philosophy: Basic Readings , a companion guide of key philosophical readings. These two books together seek to make an ideal and straightforward introduction to philosophy.