Martin Cohen: Philosophy for Dummies

Cover: 9780470688205 | Philosophy for Dummies | Martin Cohen | Taschenbuch | 384 S. | 2012

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Learn about:

The history of philosophy from ancient times to the present day
Logic, knowledge, ethics, consciousness and more
Key philosophical texts and the meanings behind the words
How to become a philosophical thinker

Get your head around life's big questions

Philosophy can be a mind-bending topic, leaving you with more questions than you started with. This easy-to-follow guide is an essential introduction to the subject, looking at the big issues and steering you through topics such as existence, knowledge, truth and beauty. Delving into the works of great philosophers and examining how their theories still affect us today, this book will really get you thinking.

What's philosophy all about? - unravel the science of thought and don your own thinking hat
Buff up on the history - from ancient times to the modern day, learn about key philosophers from around the globe
Get to grips with the 'isms' - discover the words and theories that shaped philosophy
Understand the nuts and bolts - take a journey through logic, knowledge and language
Where's your head at? - peer into the murky depths of the mind and investigate consciousness, morality and more
Examine the connection between philosophy and science - find out how philosophers laid the groundwork for theories on space, time and everything in between

Open the book and find:

Philosophical heavyweights, from Plato to Confucius
The God debate
How we tell the difference between right and wrong
The lowdown on political philosophy
A philosophical take on society and its functions
An introduction to aesthetics and human values
What Eastern philosophy brings to the table
Philosophical puzzles to keep you thinking

Learn about:

The history of philosophy from ancient times to the present day
Logic, knowledge, ethics, consciousness and more
Key philosophical texts and the meanings behind the words
How to become a philosophical thinker

Get your head around life's big questions

What's philosophy all about? - unravel the science of thought and don your own thinking hat
Buff up on the history - from ancient times to the modern day, learn about key philosophers from around the globe
Get to grips with the 'isms' - discover the words and theories that shaped philosophy
Understand the nuts and bolts - take a journey through logic, knowledge and language
Where's your head at? - peer into the murky depths of the mind and investigate consciousness, morality and more
Examine the connection between philosophy and science - find out how philosophers laid the groundwork for theories on space, time and everything in between

Open the book and find:

Philosophical heavyweights, from Plato to Confucius
The God debate
How we tell the difference between right and wrong
The lowdown on political philosophy
A philosophical take on society and its functions
An introduction to aesthetics and human values
What Eastern philosophy brings to the table
Philosophical puzzles to keep you thinking

Über den Autor

Martin Cohen earned his MS in Psychology through the California State University, Los Angeles, and his PhD from International College, Los Angeles. He was in private practice in Los Angeles, California, where he was also Clinical Director of MidValley Counseling and Psychological Services, and was the administrator for Psychiatric and Psychological Testing Services. Dr. Cohen has also been a clinician with the Center for Family Development in Eugene, Oregon.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part I: What Is Philosophy 7

Chapter 1: What's Philosophy All About 9

Chapter 2: Discovering Why Philosophy Matters 25

Chapter 3: Becoming a Philosophical Thinker 43

Part II: The History of Philosophy 57

Chapter 4: Looking at Ancient Philosophies 59

Chapter 5: Moving from the Dark Ages to the Modern Day 73

Chapter 6: Looking at Eastern Philosophy 99

Chapter 7: Understanding the 'Isms' 115

Part III: The Nuts and Bolts of Philosophy 133

Chapter 8: Seeing the Limits of Logic 135

Chapter 9: Understanding Knowledge 155

Chapter 10: Separating Fact from Fiction 167

Chapter 11: Interpreting Language 185

Part IV: Exploring the Mind, Consciousness and Morality 203

Chapter 12: Exploring the Strange Notion of Mind 205

Chapter 13: Looking at Ethics and Morality 221

Chapter 14: Political Philosophy 255

Chapter 15: Looking Out for Liberty 281

Chapter 16: Aesthetics and Human Values 297

Part V: Philosophy and Science 319

Chapter 17: From Ancient Science to Modern Philosophy 321

Chapter 18: Investigating the Science of Society 333

Chapter 19: Exploring Scientifi c Truth and Scientific Fashions 355

Part VI: The Part of Tens 373

Chapter 20: Ten Famous Philosophical Books - and What They Say 375

Chapter 21: Ten Philosophical Puzzles to Keep You Thinking 383

Index 393

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2012
Fachbereich:	Allgemeines
Genre:	Importe , Philosophie
Jahrhundert:	Antike
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Thema:	Lexika
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	384 S.
ISBN-13:	9780470688205
ISBN-10:	0470688203
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Cohen, Martin
Auflage:	UK edition
Hersteller:	Wiley
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de
Maße:	235 x 191 x 23 mm
Von/Mit:	Martin Cohen
Erscheinungsdatum:	24.01.2012
Gewicht:	0,791 kg

Artikel-ID: 101300817