The Philosopher's Toolkit

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A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods

By Julian Baggini and Peter S. Fosl

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The Philosopher's Toolkit by Julian Baggini and Peter S. Fosl is a guide that provides readers with an array of conceptual tools and methodologies to analyse philosophical arguments. The book aims to empower both beginners and enthusiasts with strategies to tackle logical reasoning, construct sound arguments, and critically engage with complex ideas in philosophy. Through accessible language and practical examples, it demystifies key concepts and promotes deeper understanding in the field of philosophy.
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The Philosopher's Toolkit

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A new edition of the bestselling guide to the study of philosophy: the ideal intellectual ‘toolkit’ for sharpening analytical skills and building philosophical acuity.

Whether used as a guide to basic principles or a resource for key concepts and methods, The Philosopher's Toolkit equips readers with all the intellectual ‘tools’ necessary for engaging closely with philosophical argument and developing fluency in the methods and language of philosophical inquiry. Featuring accessible explanations, practical examples, and expert guidance, this text empowers readers to understand traditional philosophical thinking and to engage with new ideas.

The book:

Focuses on the practical methods and concepts necessary for philosophical inquiry.
Presents a versatile resource for both novice and advanced students in areas of philosophy, critical theory, and rhetoric.
Adopts a pluralistic approach to teaching philosophy, making this a suitable resource for many courses.
Delivers extensive cross-referenced entries, recommended readings, and updated online resources.
Covers an array of topics, from basic tools of argumentation to sophisticated philosophical principles.
Fully revised and updated to include new topics and entries as well as expanded recommended reading lists to encourage further study.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119103219

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 384

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Julian Baggini Non-Fiction Peter S. Fosl Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Peter S. Fosl is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of PPE at Transylvania University, Kentucky. He is author of Hume's Scepticism (2020), co-author of The Critical Thinking Toolkit (Wiley Blackwell, 2016) and The Ethics Toolkit (Wiley Blackwell, 2007), editor of The Big Lebowski and Philosophy (Wiley Blackwell, 2012), and co-editor of Philosophy: The Classic Readings (Wiley Blackwell, 2009).

Julian Baggini is Academic Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent. He was the founding editor of The Philosophers' Magazine and has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, as well as for the think tanks The Institute of Public Policy Research, Demos, and Counterpoint. He is the author, co-author, or editor of over 20 books, including How the World Thinks, The Virtues of the Table, The Ego Trick, Freedom Regained, and The Edge of Reason.