Philosophy

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Palgrave Macmillan UK | e druk, 2006
ISBN13: 9781403918789
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Palgrave Macmillan UK e druk, 2006 9781403918789
Onderdeel van serie Macmillan Foundations Series
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This is a clear, accessible introduction to the method and subject of Philosophy. Written to meet the needs of students, there are clear note structures at the end of each chapter to help students use the ideas confidently, with movements in thought represented on intellectual maps that will allow them to see how each thought fits into the whole.

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ISBN13:9781403918789
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan UK

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Introduction The Subject The Method - Hypothesizing The Method - Testing for Validity The Method - Testing for Truth PART 1: OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXTERNAL WORLD Knowledge Truth Scepticism Perception - Rationalism and Empiricism Perception - Idealism and Phenomenalism Explanations - Purposive and Causal Explanations Explanations - Confirming and Falsifying Theories Religion Reason and Faith PART 2: UNDERSTANDING THE INDIVIDUAL The Mind and Mental Events The Problem of Dualism The Essence of Self Creating the Self Determinism and Freedom Freedom in Context Responsibility and Punishment PART 3: UNDERSTANDING OUR RELATIONS WITH OTHERS Metaethics Normative Ethics: Deontology Normative Ethics: Consequentialism and Virtue Ethics Politics: Legitimacy and the State Politics: The Extent of Power Politics: Forms of Government Politics: Political Theories Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index

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