Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments - Hardcover

Schick, Theodore; Vaughn, Lewis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0073386685 ISBN 13: 9780073386683

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social, 2009

Synopsis

This text with readings 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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From the Publisher

More than 75 thought experiments describe the possible situations in which a particular theory should hold but doesn't, forcing students to examine both the thought experiment and the theory for flaws.
A coherent theoretical framework aids students in their understanding of contemporary and traditional philosophical problems.
A selection of classic and contemporary readings at the end of each chapter provides context for the philosophical theories and thought experiments. Each set of readings concludes with a piece of fiction which revisits many of the philosophical questions examined in the chapter.
Chapter introductions explain the philosophical problem being explored, define key concepts, and identify chapter objectives.
Self-contained sections within each chapter include their own summary, study questions, discussion questions. Additional pedagogy includes a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter and a running glossary throughout the text.
An energetic writing style, creative examples and exercises, and appealing quotations and illustrations make this text truly "student-friendly."

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0073386685
• ISBN 13: 9780073386683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 672