Jon Nuttall

An Introduction to Philosophy (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This new textbook is a lively and highly accessible introduction to philosophy. From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest theories in the philosophy of mind, An Introduction to Philosophy provides clear and incisive discussion of the key areas of philosophy for students new to the subject. * Provides the tools new students need to tackle philosophical arguments themselves * Clearly presents and explains contemporary issues and current debates * Covers the key areas of philosophy, including perception, epistemology, metaphysics, the mind, philosophy of religion, ethics and political philosophy * Contains numerous learning features such as introductions, summaries, questions and further reading An Introduction to Philosophy is an ideal text for AS level, A level and first-year undergraduate students or anyone studying the subject for the first time.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780745677903
• Artikelnr.: 39047461

Autorenporträt

John Nuttall teaches Philosophy at St. John's School, Leatherhead.

Inhaltsangabe

Philosophers Past and Present xv
Acknowledgements xvii
1 The Nature of Philosophy 1
2 The Start of Modern Philosophy: Descartes' Meditations 11
3 Perception and Reality 34
4 Knowledge, Belief and Logic 59
5 Space, Time, Causality and Substance 81
6 The Mind 115
7 God 139
8 Morality 170
9 Political Issues 213
Guide to Further Reading 240
Index 249

Rezensionen

"This book, a welcome addition to a crowded field, is a lucid andwide-ranging introduction that will give students a very good senseof what philosophy is. Nuttall is particularly successful atintegrating contemporary and historical sources, and he brings tohis discussion both an enthusiasm and a lightness of touch."Nick Everitt, Department of Philosophy, University ofEast Anglia

"Crisp, and written with exceptional clarity, this book willentice readers keen to explore the major issues debated inphilosophy. Beginning with Descartes, Nuttall demonstrates a deepand wide-ranging understanding of the main questions in philosophy.The book will be valuable for those engaging with philosophy forthe first time, including students studying it for AS- and A-level."K. T. Maslin, Head of Philosophy, Esher Sixth FormCollege