Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions

Adam Morton

ISBN 10: 1405116188 / ISBN 13: 9781405116183

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2004

About this Item

2003. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Philosophy in Practice is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than as a doctrine. * Thoroughly revised edition of a popular introductory philosophy textbook. Num Pages: 464 pages, 3. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 23. Weight in Grams: 814. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405116188
• ISBN 13: 9781405116183
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Philosophy in Practice is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than as a doctrine.

• Thoroughly revised edition of a popular introductory philosophy textbook.
• Contains new discussions of philosophy of religion, freedom, The Matrix, and the epistemology of the internet.
• Offers a wealth of pedagogical features to guide students through the text, including discussion plans at the beginning of each section, questions, chapter summaries, annotated guides to further reading, and a glossary.
• Classic passages from the history of philosophy are used throughout, and each part ends with a one-page historical summary.
• Includes an on-line teacher's guide with teaching suggestions, tests, and essay topics at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/pip

About the Author

Adam Morton is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. He has previously taught at Princeton University, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Bristol. His publications include Frames of Mind (1980), Disasters and Dilemmas (Blackwell, 1991), The Importance of being Understood: Folk Psychology as Ethics (2002), A Guide Through the Theory of Knowledge (third edition, Blackwell, 2003), and On Evil (2004).