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Philosophy Matters: An Introduction to Philosophy
Roger Trigg
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Description for Philosophy Matters: An Introduction to Philosophy
Paperback. Shows that philosophy is helpful in questioning our presuppositions, and for helping us to establish our own beliefs about the nature of the world. This book takes on the task of confronting and elucidating the philosophical issues that play their part in guiding our lives. Num Pages: 168 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 254.
Written for those who may be approaching the subject for the first time, Philosophy Matters shows that philosophy is crucial in questioning our presuppositions, and for helping us to establish our own beliefs about the nature of the world.
Written for those who may be approaching the subject for the first time, Philosophy Matters shows that philosophy is crucial in questioning our presuppositions, and for helping us to establish our own beliefs about the nature of the world.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631225461
SKU
V9780631225461
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99-50
About Roger Trigg
Roger Trigg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick. He is Chairman of the United Kingdom National Committee for Philosophy, representing all British philosophy departments. He is the author of many books and articles, including Rationality and Science (Blackwell 1993), Rationality and Religion (Blackwell 1998), Ideas of Human Nature (second edition, Blackwell 1999) and Understanding Social Science (second ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophy Matters: An Introduction to Philosophy
"A bold, lucid and convincing introduction to the practice of philosophy. Without relying on unnecessary jargon and technicalities, Trigg guides readers into central, profound areas of philosophical concern. Philosophy, for Trigg, is not some idle, merely academic undertaking; philosophy matters when we try to think seriously about values, our place in the cosmos and the power and limits of science. ... Read more