Philosophy: Why It Matters

ISBN-13: 9781509532162 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 160 str.

Michael Rush

Opis

"Philosophy is a set of tools and techniques for clearly and systematically considering our arguments and uncovering our hidden assumptions, which helps us to make more informed choices about what to believe and how to act. Philosophy is everywhere, and open to everyone"--

Recenzje

'Philosophy professors and students will find this wonderful little book to be a perfect gift for those who ask them what philosophy is or why philosophy matters.' Alfred Mele, Florida State University 'Excellent, easy to follow, and informative. Beebee and Rush make a good case for the importance of philosophy in part by demonstrating the joys of engaging in philosophy.' Derek Matravers, The Open University

Spis treści

Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Understanding Ourselves 2 Understanding Public Debate 3 Understanding the World 4 Understanding How to Behave Conclusion Further Reading

O autorze

Helen Beebee is Samuel Hall Professor of Philosophy at the University of Manchester. Michael Rush is a teaching fellow in philosophy at the University of Birmingham.