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What is this thing called Philosophy?

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What is this thing called Philosophy? offers a thorough introduction to philosophy through a question-led approach, highlighting its discursive nature. Edited by Duncan Pritchard, this textbook features contributions from experts covering key areas such as ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and the meaning of life. It provides accessible, question-based chapters designed to engage beginners and deepen their understanding.

Additional online resources include audio and video materials, multiple-choice questions, interactive flashcards, essay prompts, and annotated further reading, making it an essential guide for new philosophy students.
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What is this thing called Philosophy? is the definitive textbook for all who want a thorough introduction to the field. It introduces philosophy using a question-led approach that reflects the discursive nature of the discipline. Edited by Duncan Pritchard, each section is written by a high-profile contributor focusing on a key area of philosophy, and contains three or four question-based chapters offering an accessible point of engagement.

The core areas of philosophy covered are:

  • Ethics
  • Political Philosophy
  • Aesthetics
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Metaphysics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • The Meaning of Life

The accompanying Routledge companion website features valuable online resources for both instructors and students including links to audio and video material, multiple-choice questions, interactive flashcards, essay questions and annotated further reading. This is the essential textbook for students approaching the study of philosophy for the first time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415839761

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Contributors:

  • Edited by Duncan Pritchard

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 394

About the Author

Duncan Pritchard FRSE is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, UK. His main research area is epistemology, and he has published widely in this field, including the monographs Epistemic Luck (2005), The Nature and Value of Knowledge (with A. Millar & A. Haddock, 2010), Epistemological Disjunctivism (2012), and Epistemic Angst (2015). In 2007 he was awarded a Phillip Leverhulme Prize for his research. In 2011 he was elected to a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Michael Brady is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. Berit Brogaard is Professor and Director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research at the University of Miami. Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham University. Axel Gelfert is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the National University of Singapore. Tim Mawson is Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Oxford University. Thaddeus Metz is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg. Kristie Miller is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney. Kathleen Stock is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Sussex.

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