About Philosophy, 11th edition

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  • Robert Paul Wolff University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Title overview

Four Decades of Student-Friendly Philosophy

 

About Philosophy

 is an introductory text that covers all the major fields of philosophy in an easy-to-read language, interspersed with short selections from the major philosophers.  It has been a best-selling leader in the field for more than forty years and it is written by an internationally recognized author of more than twenty books.

 

 

Teaching and Learning Experience

 

 

Improve Critical Thinking -

Each chapter ends with a Contemporary Application feature. This feature helps students connect the philosophy of the chapter to a current issue or problem being discussed widely in America.

 

Engage Students -

Each chapter starts with a brief biography and discussion of a great philosopher who has contributed to the field of philosophy.

 

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Table of contents

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 

Chapter 1: What is Philosophy

Chapter 2: Theory of Knowledge

Chapter 3: Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind

Chapter 4: Philosophy of Science

Chapter 5: Ethical Theory (Pt. I) - The Varieties of Ethical Theory

                Ethical Theory (Pt. II) - The Ethical Dimensions of Medicine

Chapter 6: Social and Political Philosophy
Chapter 7: Philosophy of Art
Chapter 8: Philosophy of Religion

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