186 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

Philosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions and issues at the foundation of this important subject. Key topics in this new edition and their areas of focus include: Moral philosophy – the nature of our moral judgments and reactions, whether they aim at some objective moral truth, or are mere personal or cultural preferences;... Read more

What is Philosophy?

What is Knowledge? And Do We Have Any?

Minds, Brains and Computers

Morality: Objective, Relative or Emotive?

Should You Believe What You Hear?

Are Scientific Theories True?

Time Travel and Philosophy

Free Will

Political Philosophy

Biography

Matthew Chrisman, Duncan Pritchard, Guy Fletcher, Jane Suilin Lavelle, Elinor Mason, Michela Massimi, Alasdair Richmond, and Dave Ward are all members of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

Praise for the First Edition:

'Philosophy for Everyone is an accessible introduction to some of the most fundamental topics in philosophy with a contemporary twist. It exemplifies the virtues of treating philosophy as an activity that anyone can engage in.' - Michael P. Lynch, University of Connecticut, USA

'Readers wishing to gain some initial understanding of what philosophers do and how they do it will find nothing better than this clear and comprehensive introduction to the field.' - Ram Neta, University of North Carolina, USA