{"product_id":"philosophy-for-dummies-uk-edition-isbn-9780470688205","title":"Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition","description":"Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy For Dummies, UK Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete crash-course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today. Tying in with standard UK curricula and including core topics such as logic, ethics and political philosophy, this impartial, expert guide cuts through the jargon to give you the facts. Whether you're a philosophy student or a complete beginner, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy For Dummies, UK Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will get you thinking and talking about philosophy in no time, and with maximum confidence.  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What Is Philosophy 7\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What's Philosophy All About 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Discovering Why Philosophy Matters 25 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Becoming a Philosophical Thinker 43 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The History of Philosophy 57\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Looking at Ancient Philosophies 59 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Moving from the Dark Ages to the Modern Day 73 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Looking at Eastern Philosophy 99 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Understanding the 'Isms' 115 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Nuts and Bolts of Philosophy 133\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Seeing the Limits of Logic 135 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Understanding Knowledge 155 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Separating Fact from Fiction 167 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Interpreting Language 185 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Exploring the Mind, Consciousness and Morality 203\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Exploring the Strange Notion of Mind 205 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Looking at Ethics and Morality 221 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Political Philosophy 255 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Looking Out for Liberty 281 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Aesthetics and Human Values 297 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Philosophy and Science 319\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: From Ancient Science to Modern Philosophy 321 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Investigating the Science of Society 333 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Exploring Scientifi c Truth and Scientific Fashions 355 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 373\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Famous Philosophical Books – and What They Say 375 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Philosophical Puzzles to Keep You Thinking 383 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 393\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e is a successful philosophy author who has written numerous books, including \u003ci\u003e101 Philosophical Problems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e101 Ethical Dilemmas\u003c\/i\u003e. Martin is the Editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Philosopher\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the UK???s oldest philosophy journals.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn about:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history of philosophy from ancient times to the present day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLogic, knowledge, ethics, consciousness and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey philosophical texts and the meanings behind the words\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to become a philosophical thinker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your head around life's big questions\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilosophy can be a mind-bending topic, leaving you with more questions than you started with. This easy-to-follow guide is an essential introduction to the subject, looking at the big issues and steering you through topics such as existence, knowledge, truth and beauty. Delving into the works of great philosophers and examining how their theories still affect us today, this book will really get you thinking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's philosophy all about?\u003c\/b\u003e – unravel the science of thought and don your own thinking hat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuff up on the history\u003c\/b\u003e – from ancient times to the modern day, learn about key philosophers from around the globe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet to grips with the 'isms'\u003c\/b\u003e – discover the words and theories that shaped philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the nuts and bolts\u003c\/b\u003e – take a journey through logic, knowledge and language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhere's your head at?\u003c\/b\u003e – peer into the murky depths of the mind and investigate consciousness, morality and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExamine the connection between philosophy and science\u003c\/b\u003e – find out how philosophers laid the groundwork for theories on space, time and everything in between\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhilosophical heavyweights, from Plato to Confucius\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe God debate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow we tell the difference between right and wrong\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lowdown on political philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA philosophical take on society and its functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to aesthetics and human values\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat Eastern philosophy brings to the table\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhilosophical puzzles to keep you thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989779235045,"sku":"NP9780470688205","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470688205.jpg?v=1761785435","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/philosophy-for-dummies-uk-edition-isbn-9780470688205","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}