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What Philosophy Can Do
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A leading philosopher brings the tools of his trade to contentious contemporary debates.
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In What Philosophy Can Do, Gary Gutting takes a philosopher's scalpel to modern life's biggest questions and the most powerful forces in our society—politics, science, religion, education, and capitalism. Along the way, he introduces readers to powerful philosophical tools, from inductive and deductive logic to the Principle of Charity, which they can use to make better sense of current debates.
Interweaving his discussion of contemporary issues with philosophical concepts from Aristotle to Michel Foucault and John Rawls, Gutting shows how philosophy can enrich public discussions about our most urgent issues.
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What Philosophy Can Do by Gary Gutting explores how philosophical thinking is relevant to everyday life, covering diverse topics such as politics, science, and religion. Reviewers praise Gutting for his clear, engaging style, highlighting his ability to make complex ideas accessible and relevant. The book underscores philosophy's power to enrich personal understanding and address real-world issues.
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ISBN: 9780393353358
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 January 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 257g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Gary Gutting (1942—2019) was the John A. O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He edited Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, was a contributor to the New York Times’s philosophy blog, The Stone, and was the author of What Philosophy Can Do.
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