Making Sense of it All: An Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry - Softcover

Lund Ph.D., David H.

 
9780139240027: Making Sense of it All: An Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0139240020 ISBN 13: 9780139240027
Publisher: Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

A core text or supplement for courses in Introduction to Philosophy or Problems of Philosophy, and a supplementary text for introductory courses in Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind. This brief, engaging problems-based approach to philosophic inquiry shows students why and how philosophic thought about fundamental problems in epistemology, ontology and moral theory can be of great help to us in our attempt to “make sense of it all” and to live “the good life” ― characterized (in part) by a deeper understanding of the world within and around us. It invites students to “think things through together” ― but without relying on any initial interest in either the subject matter or the methods of philosophic study. It encourages higher-order thought ― the critical examination of views, conceptual analysis, integrative thought, and the evaluation of arguments ― and shows students what an important and mind-transforming activity philosophic inquiry can be.

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Making Sense of It All - An Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry

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"I found the text very teachable. The problems were clearly explained and the arguments carefully evaluated. I could rely on the text to prepare the students to focus on an argument in class." — David B. Annis, Ball State University

"My students...were definitely 'turned on' by it." — John Knox, Jr., Drew University

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Publisher
Pearson
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0139240020
ISBN 13 
9780139240027
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
190