How to get Philosophy Students Talking

Name: How to get Philosophy Students Talking
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138827868
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An Instructor's Toolkit

By Andrew Fisher and Jonathan Tallant

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How to Get Philosophy Students Talking: An Instructor’s Toolkit offers a practical and original resource for academics aiming to foster lively debate and discussion among undergraduate philosophy students. Covering essential areas such as metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind and language, ethics, and more, this book provides thought experiments, discussion questions, and suggested readings designed to engage students across all levels of ability. It is an essential aid for instructors seeking to enhance group dialogue and deepen students' understanding of complex philosophical concepts.
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This book is ideal for philosophy lecturers and tutors, particularly those seeking new strategies to promote discussion and critical thinking in undergraduate seminars.

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Engaging undergraduate students and instigating debate within philosophy seminars is one of the greatest challenges faced by instructors on a daily basis. How to Get Philosophy Students Talking: An Instructor’s Toolkit is an innovative and original resource designed for use by academics looking to help students of all abilities get the most out of their time spent in group discussions.

Each chapter features thought experiments, discussion questions, and further readings on topics within the following core areas of philosophy:

Metaphysics
Epistemology
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy of Science
Political Philosophy
Normative Ethics
Applied Ethics
Metaethics
Aesthetics

Group discussions and debates are a key part of undergraduate study and one of the best ways for students to learn and understand often complex philosophical theories and concepts. This book is an essential toolkit for instructors looking to get the most out of their philosophy students.

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Praised for its comprehensiveness and utility, this book has been described as an extremely useful teaching resource by experts including Ross Cameron and Graham Stevens. Early-career instructors will find it especially invaluable, as noted by Kevin DeLapp. Andrew Janiak highlights the book’s success in encouraging broad student participation in philosophical conversations, applauding its pedagogy-focused approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138827868

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 258

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About the Author

Andrew Fisher is associate professor in Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK. Jonathan Tallant is associate professor in Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK.