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Students learn to critically think about philosophy. The Philosopher's Way inspires students to think like a philosopher, helping them become more accomplished critical thinkers and develop the analytical tools needed to think philosophically about important issues. This text features readings from major philosophical texts and commentary to guide students in their understanding of the topics. It is organized by questions central to the main branches of philosophy and examines the ideas of philosophers past and present. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: *Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. *Improve Critical Thinking - Critical thinking features challenge students to go beyond their reading and explore the connections philosophy has in their everyday lives. *Engage Students - Full-color visuals bring topics to life, and writing examples give students a foundation for their own philosophical exploration. *Support Instructors - MySearchLab, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, MyTest, and PowerPoint slides are available.

Table of Contents:
1. BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS   Chapter 1What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life Chapter 2 What is the Philosopher’s Way? Socrates and the Examined Life Chapter 3 Who are You? Consciousness, Identity, and the Self Chapter 4 Are You Free? Freedom and Determinism Chapter 5 How Can We Know the Nature of Reality? Philosophical Foundations Chapter 6 What is Real? What is True? Further Explorations Chapter 7 Is there a Spiritual Reality? Exploring the Philosophy of Religion Chapter 8 Are there Moral Truths?Thinking About Ethics Chapter 9 What are Right Actions? Constructing an Ethical Theory     2. FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS   Preface   Chapter 1: What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life 1.1 Why Study Philosophy? 1.2 Defining Philosophy  Philosophy Is the Pursuit of Wisdom Philosophy Begins with Wonder  Philosophy Is a Dynamic Process  The Ultimate Aim of Philosophy  1.3 Thinking Philosophically: Becoming a Critical Thinker  Thinking Philosophically What Is Your Philosophy of Life?  Qualities of a Critical Thinker  Thinking Philosophically Who Are Your Models of Critical Thinking?  The Process of Critical Thinking  Thinking Philosophically Applying the Critical Thinking Model Stages in Critical Thinking 1.4 Understanding Arguments  The Structure of Arguments  Evaluating Arguments  Deductive Arguments  Inductive Arguments  Informal Fallacies  Thinking Philosophically Evaluating Arguments  1.5 Branches of Philosophy  Metaphysics  Thinking Philosophically Are You Willing to Question Your Beliefs?  Thinking Philosophically How Do You Know What Is True?  Epistemology  Ethics  Thinking Philosophically Do You Have a Moral Philosophy?  Political and Social Philosophy  Aesthetics  1.6 Reading Critically: Working with Primary Sources  Bertrand Russell, from The Value of Philosophy  Reading Critically Analyzing Russell on the Value of Philosophy  1.7 Making Connections: The Search for a Meaningful Life  Thinking Philosophically What Do You Hope to Learn?  Writing About Philosophy Analyzing Your Beliefs  visual summary  chapter review  for further reading, viewing & research    Chapter 2: What is the Philosopher’s Way? Socrates and the Examined Life 2.1 Socrates: A Model for Humanity  Hesiod, Homer, and the Birth of Philosophy Karl Jaspers, The Axial Period A Man of Greece  A Midwife of Ideas  The Wisest of Men?  Plato, from The Apology  Reading Critically Analyzing Socrates on Wisdom and Humility  2.2 The Socratic Method  Plato, from The Republic  Reading Critically Analyzing a Socratic Dialogue  2.3 Socrates’ Central Concern: The Soul  Plato, from The Apology  Reading Critically Analyzing the Core Teachings of Socrates  2.4 The Trial and Death of Socrates  Plato, from The Apology  Thinking Philosophically Countering Personal Attacks  Reading Critically Analyzing Socrates on Trial  2.5 Making Connections: Socrates’ Legacy  Thinking Philosophically Is Socrates Relevant Today?  Writing About Philosophy A Socratic Dialogue  visual summary  chapter review  for further reading, viewing & research 


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781292022604
  • Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson Education Limited
  • Height: 276 mm
  • No of Pages: 584
  • Sub Title: Pearson New International Edition
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1292022604
  • Publisher Date: 17 Jul 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Weight: 1274 gr


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