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Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 100
EAN: 9780072991970
Edition: 3
ISBN: 0072991976
Label: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 648
Publication Date: December 15, 2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Studio: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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This text helps students understand the nature and purpose of philosophical inquiry by explaining what philosophical problems are, how they can be solved, and why searching for solutions is important. By acquainting students with philosophical theories and the thought experiments used to test them, the text fosters active learning and helps students become better thinkers.
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Rating:  - A tad dogmatic, but very clear and analytical....
Schick and Vaughn do a fine job of presenting and explaining philosophical problems and theories about free will, the relationship of body and mind, personal identity, morality, the existence of God, and the limits of knowledge. Their presentation is rather rigorous for an introductory text, but their frequent use of thought experiments helps make very abstract topics more accessible. Yes, they do take stands on the issues they discuss, and their secularist axe-grinding can come across as somewhat ... Read More
Rating:  - The Humanist Manifesto
Disguised as an introductory text in philosophy, what you actually have here is an introduction to Atheism. Whereas the format of the text is quite appealing, with interesting quotes and and "boxed" tidbits of information, the content is lacking. Shick and Vaughn (author of The Case for Humanism) do not miss one opportunity to attack belief in God, and especially belief in a Christian God. I am accustomed to rigorous philosophical questioning, but the authors go well beyond that. They force anti ... Read More
Rating:  - Interesting and Good...If You're Interested In Philosophy
This is a "textbook", strictly speaking, meant for introductory philosophy students. (But, if you aren't a "philosophy student," the book is still easy to read.) It is meant for the person who is an absolute tyco (novice) in philosophy, someone who has no previous knowledge or experience in the study. Schick deals with the major philosophical problems that have been puzzling people (as well as philosophers) over the millennia, like the mind-body, personal identity, God's existence, ... Read More
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