Consider Philosophy, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (October 1, 2010) © 2011

  • Bruce N. Waller Youngstown State University
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  • Additional readings
  • Philosophical questions

Consider Philosophy is based on the belief that philosophy is filled with fascinating questions.

It is designed to invite every student into deep, enjoyable, and accessible philosophical exploration. Featuring selections from the world's most influential philosophers, this combination of primary texts and explanatory pedagogy presents philosophy in a clear, accessible way that does not sacrifice rigor.

Making connections among different philosophical theories throughout, Consider Philosophy helps students to engage in subject matter and apply theories to important philosophical issues. It offers a balance of theory and applications through a mix of text and readings, and begins each chapter covering philosophical theory, followed by related, classical readings.

  • Chapter 1: Thinking Critically and Cordially About Philosophy
  • Chapter 2: Philosophical Questions About Religion
  • Chapter 3: What Can We Know?
  • Chapter 4: Rationalism, Empiricism, Kant
  • Chapter 5: Contemporary Epistemology
  • Chapter 6: What Is the Mind?
  • Chapter 7: Personal Identity
  • Chapter 8: Fatalism, Determinism, Free Will
  • Chapter 9: Is Free Will Compatible With Determinism?
  • Chapter 10: Are We Morally Responsible?
  • Chapter 11: Ethics: Reason and Emotion
  • Chapter 12: Ethical Theories
  • Chapter 13: Are There Objective Ethical Truths?
  • Chapter 14: Political Philosophy

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