What Does It All Mean?: A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy by Thomas Nagel

Description: What Does It All Mean?: A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy by Thomas Nagel In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of Mortal Questions and The View From Nowhere sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. Arguing that the best way to learn about philosophy is to think about itsquestions directly, Thomas Nagel considers possible solutions to nine problems—knowledge of the world beyond our minds, knowledge of other minds, the mind-body problem, free will, the basis of morality, right and wrong, the nature of death, the meaning of life, and the meaning of words. Althoughhe states his own opinions clearly, Nagel leaves these fundamental questions open, allowing students to entertain other solutions and encouraging them to think for themselves. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of Mortal Questions and The View From Nowhere sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. Arguing that the best way to learn about philosophy is to think about its questions directly, Thomas Nagel considers possible solutions to nine problems-knowledge of the world beyond our minds, knowledge of other minds, the mind-body problem, free will, the basis of morality, right and wrong, the nature of death, the meaning of life, and the meaning of words. Although he states his own opinions clearly, Nagel leaves these fundamental questions open, allowing students to entertain other solutions and encouraging them to think for themselves. Author Biography Liam Murphy teaches law and philosophy at New York University. He is the author of Moral Demands in Nonideal Theory. Thomas Nagel teaches law and philosophy at New York University. He is the author of Moral Questions, Equality and Partiality, and The Last Word. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. How Do We Know Anything?3. Other Minds4. The Mind-Body Problem 5. The Meaning of Words6. Free Will7. Right and Wrong 8. Justice 9. Death 10. The Meaning of Life Review "A very well written book...great for introducing the topics to an intro-level class. It touches on key issues and brings up the relevant points, yet all in relatively short and easy-to-understand chapters. Would be a great supplement for a course in metaphysics."--Jack Bowen, DeAnza College Kirkus UK Review This very short introduction to philosophy shows us how philosophy can help us towards a better understanding of our own lives. It challenges us to answer everyday questions: do we really have free will? Why should we be moral? How should we feel about death? Emphatically not a book of homespun wisdom, this is an excellent introduction by a Professor of Philosophy at New York University that makes a complex subject lively and topical. (Kirkus UK) Long Description In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of Mortal Questions and The View From Nowhere sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. Arguing that the best way to learn about philosophy is to think about its questions directly, Thomas Nagel considers possible solutions to nine problems--knowledge of the world beyond our minds, knowledge of other minds, the mind-bodyproblem, free will, the basis of morality, right and wrong, the nature of death, the meaning of life, and the meaning of words. Although he states his own opinions clearly, Nagel leaves these fundamental questions open,allowing students to entertain other solutions and encouraging them to think for themselves. Review Text "A very well written book...great for introducing the topics to an intro-level class. It touches on key issues and brings up the relevant points, yet all in relatively short and easy-to-understand chapters. Would be a great supplement for a course in metaphysics."--Jack Bowen, DeAnza College Review Quote "We are already using this book as a text, and we are enjoyingit."--Martin E. Bayang, New Mexical State University Details ISBN0195052161 Author Thomas Nagel Pages 112 Publisher Oxford University Press, USA Language English ISBN-10 0195052161 ISBN-13 9780195052169 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 100 Year 1987 Publication Date 1987-10-31 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy Country of Publication United States Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Residence NY, US Birth 1937 Affiliation New York University Audience College/Higher Education Short Title WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780195052169 AU Release Date 1987-10-14 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:136574633;

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