Introduction to Philosophy Classical and Contemporary Readings

Name: Introduction to Philosophy Classical and Contemporary Readings
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ISBN: 9780534143701

ISBN-10: 0534143709

ISBN-13: 9780534143701

Edition: 1st

Authors: Louis P. Pojman

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"Introduction of Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings is a topically organized collection that covers five major areas of philosophy - theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. Editor Louis P. Pojman enhances the text's topical organization by arranging the selections into a pro/con format to help students better understand opposing arguments. He also includes accessible introductions to each part, subsection, and individual reading, a unique feature for an anthology of this depth. While the book focuses on a compelling sampling of classical material - including selections from Plato, Aristotle, Descartes,…

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List price: $43.00
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Wadsworth
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 644
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English

Preface
What Is Philosophy?	p. 1
The Theory of Knowledge	p. 31
Philosophy of Religion	p. 159
Traditional Arguments for the Existence of God	p. 160
The Problem of Evil	p. 200
Faith and Reason	p. 224
Philosophy of Mind	p. 259
The Mind-Body Problem	p. 260
Who Am I? The Problem of Personal Identity	p. 330
Personal Identity and Survival: Will I Survive My Death?	p. 346
Freedom of the Will, Responsibility, and Punishment	p. 362
Free Will and Determinism	p. 362
Moral Responsibility	p. 408
Punishment	p. 441
Moral Philosophy	p. 469
Moral Relativism	p. 483
Morality and Self-Interest	p. 514
Religion and Ethics	p. 536
Which Moral Theory Is Correct?	p. 561
Challenges to Traditional Moral Theories	p. 599
How to Read and Write a Philosophy Paper	p. 623
A Little Bit of Logic	p. 626
Glossary	p. 641
Suggestions for Further Readings	p. 649
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