Thinking Philosophically

An Introduction to the Great Debates

David Roochnik (Boston University, USA)

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Blackwell Publishing
11 March 2016

Philosophy

Thinking Philosophically: An Introduction to the Great Debates presents a highly accessible introduction to five of the most fundamental debates in world philosophy.

Introduces five fundamental philosophical debates in a highly engaging and accessible manner that invites readers to enter the discussion themselves Features chapters that each consider a central philosophical question dialectically by exploring the conflicting approaches of different philosophers Argues that the work of philosophers like Plato and Rousseau is just as relevant today as it was in their own time Provides a structure that encourages readers to apply philosophical principles to their everyday lives

By: David Roochnik (Boston University USA)
Imprint: Blackwell Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781119067078
ISBN 10: 1119067073
Publication Date: 11 March 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prologue xii 1 An Introduction to Philosophy 1 2 Alone or With Others? 27 3 What Should We Do? 65 4 Whom Should We Emulate? (1) 98 5 Whom Should We Emulate? (2) 127 6 What Do You Know? 145 7 Being in Time 175 Epilogue 206 Works Cited 209 Index 214