Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9783565248285 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str.

Lucien Sina

Opis

What is philosophy - and how does it shape the way we think, know, and live together? This book provides a clear, engaging, and practical guide: concise definitions, precise historical placements, and vivid examples from metaphysics, epistemology, logic, philosophy of language, ethics, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, and from the philosophies of science, law, society, politics, religion, economics, nature, sport, and education - all the way to the philosophy of mathematics and computer science. Instead of abstract digressions, it shows how philosophical concepts influence real decisions, scientific questions, and everyday life. Complex issues are explained in accessible terms, theory is tied to concrete case studies, and methodological tools are offered to sharpen arguments, ground judgments, and justify actions reflectively. The cover echoes Raphael's fresco "The School of Athens", inviting the reader to imagine thinkers from very different times facing one another, discussing and disagreeing - an image of the variety and interpenetration of the perspectives gathered here. Accessible for newcomers, compact and nuanced enough for students and specialists, this work serves both as a reference and a workbook for anyone who wants to sharpen their judgment, argue more convincingly, and lead a more reflective life.

An accessible introduction to philosophy, with a focus on metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and critical thinking - for academic study, everyday life, and continuing education.