The Big Questions: A Short Introduction to Philosophy
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Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0495595152
ISBN 13
9780495595151
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Publication Year
2009
Publisher
Pages
448
Subject
Philosophy. Philosophy -- Introductions.
Abstract
It's time for an introduction to philosophy textbook that you can relate to and enjoy reading! The Big Questions: A Short Introduction to Philosophy tackles the tough issues and helps you formulate your own opinions about course topics while presenting the best philosophical selections available. In this edition, you'll find: New information on topics such as Aristotle's notion of "final cause," the philosophy of language, and Bentham's happiness calculus; Significantly expanded coverage of non-Western philosophies encompassing Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America; Primary source excerpts that offer a taste of the fundamental works in the history of philosophy; Biographical descriptions of famous philosophers and their views to help you understand the humanity behind what are often abstract remarks.
Biblio Notes
Solomon, R. C., & Higgins, K. M. (2009). The big questions: A short introduction to philosophy. Cengage Learning.
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1
