The Philosophy Major's Introduction to Philosophy: Concepts and Distinctions Contributor(s): Akiba, Ken (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367482975 ISBN-13: 9780367482978 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Methodology |
Dewey: 100 |
LCCN: 2020014970 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.63 lbs) 190 pages |
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Publisher Description: Many philosophy majors are shocked by the gap between the relative ease of lower-level philosophy courses and the difficulty of upper-division courses. This book serves as a necessary bridge to upper-level study in philosophy by offering rigorous but concise and accessible accounts of basic concepts and distinctions that are used throughout the discipline. It serves as a valuable advanced introduction to any undergraduate who is moving into upper-level courses in philosophy. While lower-level introductions to philosophy usually deal with popular topics accessible to the general student (such as contemporary moral issues, free will, and personal identity) in a piecemeal fashion, The Philosophy Major's Introduction to Philosophy offers coverage of important general philosophical concepts, tools, and devices that may be used for a long time to come in various philosophical areas. The volume is helpfully divided between a focus on the relation between language and the world in the first three chapters and coverage of mental content in the final two chapters, but builds a coherent narrative from start to finish. It also provides ample study questions and helpful signposts throughout, making it a must-have for any student attempting to engage fully with the problems and arguments in philosophy. Key Features
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