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Description: Philosophy, 2e by Stephen Stich, Thomas Donaldson An exceptionally clear, compact, and affordable guide to the fundamental questions-and answers-of Philosophy. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Featuring a remarkably clear writing style, Philosophy: Asking Questions, Seeking Answers is a brief and accessible guide designed for students with no prior knowledge of the subject. Written by renowned scholars Stephen Stich and Tom Donaldson, it focuses on the key issues in Western philosophy, presenting balanced coverage of each issue and challenging students to make up their own minds. Each chapter incorporates discussion questions, key terms, aglossary, and suggestions for further readings to help make the material more understandable to novices. While comprehensive enough to be used on its own, Philosophy can also be used as a supplement to anyintroductory anthology. Author Biography Stephen Stich is Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University and an Honorary Professor at the University of Sheffield. He is known for his contributions to philosophy of mind. He is the author of Mindreading (OUP, 2003), Deconstructing the Mind (OUP, 1996), The Fragmentation of Reason, 1990), From Folk Psychology to Cognitive Science (1983), and many others.Thomas Donaldson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Rutgers University and wrote his dissertation on American Pragmatism. While receiving his MMathPhil (1st class) in Mathematics and Philosophy at Oxford University, he was awarded the Henry Wilde Prize, Elizabeth Anscombe Prize, and the Gibbs Prize. His areas of expertise are Philosophy of Logic and Language, Metaphysics, and American Pragmatism. Table of Contents PrefaceCHAPTER 1. What Is Philosophy?1.1 Philosophy Is Everywhere1.2 What Is a Philosophical Question?1.3 The Philosophical Method1.4 Philosophy and Science1.5 Why Bother?Discussion QuestionNotesCHAPTER 2. What Are Arguments, and How Should We Evaluate Them?Introduction2.1 Premises and Conclusions2.2 Evaluating Arguments2.3 Deductive Validity2.4 Induction and Abduction2.5 Multistep Arguments2.6 Evaluating Multistep Arguments2.7 Some Arguments to Evaluate2.8 Answers to ProblemsWhat to Look at NextGlossaryNotesCHAPTER 3. Does God Exist?Introduction3.1 The First Cause Argument3.2 Some Questions about the First Cause Argument3.3 Leibnizs Cosmological Argument3.4 The Design Argument3.5 Criticisms of the Design Argument3.6 Anselms Ontological Argument3.7 What, If Anything, Is Wrong with Anselms Ontological Argument?3.8 A Pragmatic Case for Theism?ConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 4. Why Does God Leave Us to Suffer?Introduction4.1 Three Logical Puzzles for Theists4.2 Introducing the Problem of Evil4.3 Three Inadequate Responses4.4 Rethinking the Nature of God4.5 Theodicy4.6 Skeptical TheismConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 5. Can We Be Completely Certain of Anything?Introduction5.1 Descartess Project5.2 Certainty Is Hard to Find5.3 Achieving Certainty5.4 Clear and Distinct Perception5.5 Descartess Theism, and His Solution to the Evil Demon Problem5.6 The Cartesian Circle5.7 Descartess LegacyConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 6. Can We Trust Our Senses?6.1 Rationalism and Empiricism6.2 Indirect Realism6.3 Primary and Secondary Qualities6.4 Do Material Objects Really Exist?6.5 Berkeleys Idealism6.6 Direct RealismConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 7. Will the Sun Rise Tomorrow?Introduction7.1 Making Predictions7.2 Humes Problem7.3 Karl Popper7.4 Peter Strawson7.5 Epistemically Basic Beliefs7.6 Beyond Enumerative InductionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 8. What Is Knowledge?Introduction8.1 Three Kinds of Knowledge8.2 Analyzing Propositional Knowledge: The Easy Part-Belief and Truth8.3 Analyzing Propositional Knowledge: The Hard Part-Justification8.4 Foundationalism8.5 Coherentism8.6 Internalism and Externalism8.7 Fallibilism and Skepticism8.8 Gettier Cases-A Challenge to the Justified True Belief Account of KnowledgeGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 9. Do We Have Free Will?9.1 What Is Determinism?9.2 Incompatibilism9.3 Compatibilism9.4 LibertarianismGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 10. RaceIntroduction10.1 Racialism10.2 Non-Racialist Meanings of RaceSummaryGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 11. How Is Your Mind Related to Your Body?Introduction11.1 Cartesian Dualism11.2 Philosophical Behaviorism11.3 The Mind-Brain Identity Theory11.4 Functionalism11.5 Physicalism, Zombies and a Revival of DualismGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 12. Will You Be the Same Person in Ten Years? Could You Survive Death?12.1 The Philosophical Issue and Its Practical Importance12.2 The Soul Theory12.3 Problems for Soul Theory12.4 Memory Theories12.5 Personal Identity and the BrainGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 13. Are There Objective Truths about Right and Wrong?Introduction13.1 Objective Truth13.2 The Divine Command Theory13.3 Cultural Relativism13.4 Subjectivism and Expressivism13.5 The Qualified Attitude TheoryConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 14. What Really Matters?Introduction14.1 Hedonism14.2 Sartre14.3 Susan Wolf on MeaningfulnessConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 15. What Should We Do? (Part I)15.1 Act Consequentialism and Act Utilitarianism15.2 Objections to Act Utilitarianism15.3 Rule Consequentialism and Rule Utilitarianism15.4 Kants Universalization Test15.5 Kants Humanity Formula15.6 Comparing Kantianism and ConsequentialismGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 16. What Should We Do? (Part II)Introduction16.1 Is It Morally Wrong to Go to the Opera While People Are Starving?16.2 Vegetarianism16.3 Is Abortion Morally Wrong?GlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextNotesCHAPTER 17. Why Democracy?17.1 What is Democracy?17.2 The Basic Argument Against Democracy17.3 A Modest Defence of Democracy17.4 Are Democratic Countries Well Run?17.5 Non-Instrumental Defenses of DemocracyConclusionGlossaryComprehension QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsWhat to Look at NextAppendix: A General Knowledge QuizAppendix A: Reading and Writing TipsSeven Tips on Reading PhilosophyEighteen Tips for Writing Philosophy PapersAppendix B: The Truth about Philosophy MajorsCareersSalariesMeaningResourcesNotesGlossaryCreditsIndex Review This is a superb book - far and away the best general introduction to analytic philosophy on the market today. The selection of topics is perfect for a first course in philosophy, the depth of coverage is just right, and the writing is lively and crystal clear. Stich and Donaldson have really hit it out of the park."- Philip Robbins, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of MissouriStich and Donaldsons Philosophy is an excellent book; it is the best introduction to philosophy I know of, as clear as Nagels What Does it All Mean? and Blackburns Think while also offering more coverage and depth. Among its many strengths are its perspicuous reconstructions of famous philosophical arguments, sensitivity to how arguments have changed over time in response to philosophical criticism, and its supplementary resources, including detailed PowerPoints, excellent discussion/reading comprehension questions, and end-of-chapter glossaries."- David Svolba, Associate Professor, Fitchburg State UniversityI love this book: it is extremely clear, full of examples from philosophical papers as well as from everyday life, so that the students can easier connect with difficult and abstract material. The topics are not watered down and oversimplified, so they are accessible to both the beginner and the advanced student."- Valia Allori, Associate Professor, Philosophy Northern Illinois UniversityThe overall quality of this book is excellent. I think a particular strength is the logic/arguments chapter. It is vital for undergraduate students to have exposure to logic and basic argument reconstruction and evaluation skills...Problems and answers for practice are helpful to students- the ancillary resources are very much appreciated by both students and professors."Strengths: 1. Very clear, easy to read and understand prose. This is important for all students, but especially for students new to philosophy. 2. Discussion questions. Some are very good. 3. Clear glossary at the end of each chapter. 4. Good coverage. Instructors can be confident for a "problems of philosophy class" that everything is covered. 5. Flexible structure. Instructors can selectively choose what material to cover. 6. Degree of difficulty. The text does not overdo the philosophy, which would make it hard for many students to read. This leaves room for the instructor to add more difficult material, arguments, concepts, etc."-Peter Graham, Professor of Philosophy, University of California Riverside and Yonsei UniversityThe book is very high quality, in my view. The tone and level of content hits the right note for undergraduates, and it is very clear. Its strengths lie in the fact that the authors have managed to provide reasonably in-depth guidance on philosophical topics, but keeping each section fairly short and manageable. The book is nice and short, and is the right price for my students. It focuses on the core philosophical topics, leaving it free for the instructor to develop further issues, and to choose primary texts."- Sally Parker-Ryan, Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist UniversityIts very good. Accessible to my students and their abilities, and very similar to how I teach an introduction to philosophy class. The chapters on epistemology (5 to 8) are by far the best: clear, careful, and methodical. The chapters on the philosophy of religion (3-4) seemed very good as well, though I did not use them this time (I cover this material less and less, nothing to do with the book). I quite liked the reading/writing tips at the end. And appendix B is a very good idea * my department has a brochure I use in class covering similar material. Some weaknesses include: the chapter on logic (2) is a bit thin: no explanation of logical connectives (truth-tables), no discussion of the most basic forms of inference. Perhaps a more advanced chapter could be added."- Philippe Chuard, Associate Professor, Southern Methodist University *The quality of the book is uneven. Some chapters are excellent, some could be updated, and some are poorly informed in diverse philosophical approaches. Overall, the book is not broadly "Philosophy" but focused on issues and approaches in modern philosophy from an analytic philosophy perspective...The quality of their presentation of material is excellent and appropriate for a topic-based approach. The clear, nicely conversational approach to debates and prompting of students to decide for themselves are likely extremely effective for helping students build critical thinking skills as well as engaging their interest."-Patricia Glazebrook, Professor, Washington State UniversityI would rate the readability of the book as very high. Unfortunately, I think the book tries too hard to engage the reader at the expense of content. I think the book is often (over) simplified and takes matters too lightly when it should take them more seriously (e.g. the existence of God) and too seriously when more levity is needed (e.g. sections on Descartes "thought experiments"). There are times when the text could better place ideas in context to show that philosophical ideas do not exist in a vacuum, but are a result of historical and cultural influences."- Adam D Pave, San Bernardino Valley College Promotional Philosophy: Asking Questions-Seeking Answers provides introductory philosophy instructors with a clear, concise, flexible, and affordable tool for helping their students-many of whom may be new to philosophy-better understand and think critically about core philosophical questions that will be explored in the course. Details ISBN0197768016 Author Thomas Donaldson Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Year 2024 Edition 2nd ISBN-13 9780197768013 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Subtitle Asking Questions, Seeking Answers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 100 Audience General AU Release Date 2024-05-19 Pages 456 ISBN-10 0197768016 Publication Date 2024-10-17 US Release Date 2024-10-17 UK Release Date 2024-10-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:162612169;

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