{"product_id":"philosophy-for-dummies-isbn-9781119875673","title":"Philosophy For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou think, therefore you are. Get a straightforward rundown on philosophy from the ancient world to today\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you’re an amateur philosopher. From everyday questions about happiness and responsibility to deep, spiritual examinations about God and the cosmos, philosophy pervades every part of our lives. And even though it might seem complex at first glance, these questions that affect everyone on the planet can be understood and talked about by anyone!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Tom Morris delivers a refreshing and engaging exploration of the fundamentals of philosophy and shows you that philosophy can be fascinating and fun at the same time. You’ll be introduced to topics like the meaning of life, religious belief, and ways to live in the most satisfying ways. You’ll also learn about the insights of some of history’s greatest philosophers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is full of the questions—and proposed solutions—to the questions that keep philosophers up at night, like:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWhen should we doubt our beliefs and knowledge?\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIs there a God? What is His\/Her\/Their nature?\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDo we have free will or are we simply acting out physical imperatives?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re interested in the nature of the mind\/soul versus the body, or you want to learn more about morals and ethics, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will be your personal guide to some of life’s most enduring problems and questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: What Is Philosophy, Anyway?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Great Thinkers, Deep Thoughts 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Philosophy as an Activity 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Love of Wisdom 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: How Do We Know Anything?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Belief, Truth, and Knowledge 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Challenge of Skepticism 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Amazing Reality of Basic Beliefs 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: What Is the Good?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: What’s Good? 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Happiness, Excellence, and the Good Life 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Ethical Rules and Moral Character 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Are We Ever Really Free?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Fate, Destiny, and You 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Standard Views of Freedom 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Doing: Human Agency in the World 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Incredible, Invisible You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: What Is a Person? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Case for Materialism 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Case for Dualism 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: What’s the Deal with Death?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: From Dust to Dust: Fear and the Void 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Philosophical Consolations on Death 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Is There Life after Death? 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Is There a God?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Two Worldviews 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Theistic Visions 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: The Problem of Evil 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 8: The Meaning of Life \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: What Is the Meaning of Life? 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Pascal’s Wager: Betting Your Life 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Success and Happiness in Life 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 9: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Great Philosophers 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Great Questions 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Morris\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Yale University, and is a former Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. 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