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Philosophy: The Quest for Truth and Meaning

Philosophy: The Quest for Truth and Meaning


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Philosophy begins, Aristotle said, with wonder; it addresses the great questions of life. This process of self-discovery through philosophy leads one to ask questions not only about human existence but also about God. In Philosophy: The Quest for Truth and Meaning,Andrew Beards introduces readers to some key philosophical ideas 'the mind's ability to know truth and reality, metaphysics, ethics, and questioning life's ultimate purpose 'in order to guide them in philosophical reflection. By examining the development of philosophy, Beards demonstrates and makes a case for the interplay of faith and reason. Andrew Beards, PhD, is reader in philosophy and director of the distance-learning B.A. Philosophy and the Catholic Tradition program at Maryvale Institute, an international institute for philosophy and theology based in Birmingham, UK.

Table of Contents:

Contents
Preface   vii
Acknowledgments ix
Chapter 1:  What Is This Thing Called “Philosophy”?   1
Chapter 2:  The Process of Coming to Know   8
Chapter 3:  Knowing in Common Sense, Science, History, and Art   30
Chapter 4:  Positions on the Theory of Knowledge   48
Chapter 5: Metaphysics: What Philosophy Can Tell Us about Reality   70
Chapter 6:  A Short Introduction to Ethics   99
Chapter 7:  Philosophy of Religion and the Question of God   112
Concluding Remarks   134
Suggested Further Reading   136
Index   138



About the Author :
Andrew Beards, PhD, is reader in philosophy and director of the distance-learning B.A. Philosophy and the Catholic Tradition program at Maryvale Institute, an international institute for philosophy and theology based in Birmingham, UK.

Review :
When I read Method in Metaphysics, by Andrew Beards, I was impressed with its clarity of prose and argumentation. Now, after having read Philosophy: The Quest for Truth and Meaning, I have proof that obscurity isn't the sole fate of philosophy. In his latest book, Beards takes us on a philosophical journey that is both illuminating and self-affirming. With deft subtlety, he discusses a breadth of philosophical topics ranging from reflections on the nature of philosophy itself to the existence of God. Importantly, he does this without leaving the reader awash in jargon that only a few can interpret. I highly recommend this book to those whose philosophical journeys are just starting, and especially to those who have been at it for a long time.Lance Grigg, PhD, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Philosophy: The Quest for Truth and Meaning, can serve as an excellent textbook for those interested in the basic study of philosophy. Drawing inspiration from the writings of Bernard Lonergan, Andrew Beards guides his readers to reflect on the great realities of life and seek answers to the ultimate questions about the reason for their own existence and meaning, by introducing them to some of the key areas of philosophy such as cognitional structure and epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and philosophy of religion. Through its occasional references to the Catholic philosophical tradition, Beards also makes a sincere effort to enhance the dialogue and debate between believers and nonbelievers in society today by appealing to the common ground of our shared humanity: our shared ability to reason. Robert Pen, SDB, Principal, Divyadaan, Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Don Bosco Marg, Nashik, India


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780814654743
  • Publisher: Liturgical Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Liturgical Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 154
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 240 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0814654746
  • Publisher Date: 01 Feb 2010
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Quest for Truth and Meaning
  • Width: 152 mm


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