Philosophy An Introduction to the Art of Wondering

Name: Philosophy An Introduction to the Art of Wondering
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ISBN: 9780495505044

ISBN-10: 0495505048

ISBN-13: 9780495505044

Edition: 10th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: James L. Christian

List price: $182.95

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Discover a provocative, timeless overview of philosophy that you will find nowhere else with the tenth edition of this classic introductory text, PHILOSOPHY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF WONDERING. Author James L. Christian takes a unique synoptic approach that is sure to both engage and visually captivate you as the book focuses on the big picture and the interdisciplinary origins of philosophical thinking. This editions fascinating presentation is interwoven with cartoons, quotations, and related findings from the social and physical sciences that ensure central philosophical concepts are accessible. New learning objectives in this edition further strengthen the books reader-friendly…

Book details

List price: $182.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/24/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 704
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English




The Fine Art of Wondering



The World-Riddle



The Spirit of Inquiry



Critical Analysis


Synoptic Synthesis



The Condition snd the Odyssey



Predicament



Self



Growth



Lifetime



The Real World: Knowing and Unknowing



Knowledge



Sense



Mind



Truth



The Inner World/The Fantastic Journey



Psyche



Time



Freedom



Symbols



Delicate Coexistence: The Human Love/Hate Condition



History



Laws/Conscience



Lifestyles



Politics



Ethics



The Protoplasmic Venture



Life



Humans



Earth



Future



Microcosm/Macrocosm/Cosmos



Knowledge of Nature



Space/Time/Motion



Cosmos



Biocosmos



Of Ultimate Concern



Of Ultimate Concern



Ultimate Reality



Death/Immortality



Meaning/Existence


Postlude


Glossary


Credits


Index to Marginal Quotations


Name/Subject


Index