A Preface to Philosophy - Softcover

Woodhouse, Mark B.

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ISBN 10: 0534205569 ISBN 13: 9780534205560

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

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This text aims to prepare readers for challenge of philosophy. It illustrates the overall framework of what philosophy is all about - as a realm of study and as a way of thinking. Each chapter addresses key aspects of the philosophical perspective and explores questions such as: what distinguishes a philosophical problem; why it is important to philosophize; the practical consequences of philosophy; the difference between science and philosophy; and why philosophy is not just a matter of personal opinion. The author also offers practical advice to enhance learning in philosophy.

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"This is an excellent "how to" tool for the first-time philosophy student, providing practical definitions and helpful exercises to ease the student into a difficult discipline."

"A very thought provoking (yet practical) book, which I think would help students get more out of any Philosophy class, especially upper division ones."

"A great introduction for potential majors in philosophy."

About the Author:

Mark Woodhouse, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgia State University. He teaches courses in the history of philosophy, metaphysics, consciousness studies, Eastern thought, parapsychology, and the New Paradigm literature on levels ranging from freshman to doctoral. He has authored over thirty articles in mainstream professional and leading edge journals, and is the recipient of two post-doctoral fellowships for advanced study at Brown University and UC-Berkeley.

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