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An Introduction to Philosophy

ISBN: 978-0-745-66807-9

July 2013

Polity

272 pages

Description

This new textbook is a lively and highly accessible introduction to philosophy.

From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest theories in the philosophy of mind, An Introduction to Philosophy provides clear and incisive discussion of the key areas of philosophy for students new to the subject.

  • Provides the tools new students need to tackle philosophical arguments themselves
  • Clearly presents and explains contemporary issues and current debates
  • Covers the key areas of philosophy, including perception, epistemology, metaphysics, the mind, philosophy of religion, ethics and political philosophy
  • Contains numerous learning features such as introductions, summaries, questions and further reading

An Introduction to Philosophy is an ideal text for AS level, A level and first-year undergraduate students or anyone studying the subject for the first time.

About the Author
John Nuttall teaches Philosophy at St. John's School, Leatherhead.
Features

  • Accessible textbook introduction to the main areas of philosophy

  • Provides the tools new students need to tackle philosophical arguments themselves

  • Covers the key areas of philosophy, including perception, epistemology, metaphysics, the mind, philosophy of religion, ethics and political philosophy

  • Contains numerous learning features such as introductions, summaries, questions and further reading

  • An ideal text for AS level, A level and first-year undergraduate students