Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions (2nd Edition)
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Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions (2nd Edition)

Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions (2nd Edition)

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Adam Morton (Author)  

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Philosophy in Practice is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than as a doctrine. * Thoroughly revised edition of a popular introductory philosophy textbook. * Contains new discussions of philosophy of religion, freedom, The Matrix, and the epistemology of the internet. * Offers a wealth of pedagogical features to guide students through the text, including discussion plans at the beginning of each section, questions, chapter summaries, annotated guides to further reading, and a glossary. * Classic passages from the history of philosophy are used throughout, and each part ends with a one-page historical summary. * Includes an on-line teacher's guide with teaching suggestions, tests, and essay topics at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/pip
Adam Morton is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. He has previously taught at Princeton University, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Bristol. His publications include Frames of Mind (1980), Disasters and Dilemmas (Blackwell, 1991), The Importance of being Understood: Folk Psychology as Ethics (2002), A Guide Through the Theory of Knowledge (third edition, Blackwell, 2003), and On Evil (2004).
  • Contributor: Adam Morton
  • Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
  • ISBN13: 9781405116183
  • Number of Pages: 464
  • Packaged Dimensions: 170x244x25mm
  • Packaged Weight: 788
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Release Date: 2003-10-29
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Adam Morton is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. He has previously taught at Princeton University, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Bristol. His publications include Frames of Mind (1980), Disasters and Dilemmas (Blackwell, 1991), The Importance of being Understood: Folk Psychology as Ethics (2002), A Guide Through the Theory of Knowledge (third edition, Blackwell, 2003), and On Evil (2004).

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