Western Philosophy - David Papineau (general editor)
an illustrated guide
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'Western Philosophy: An Illustrated Guide' brings key concepts of philosophy to life and shows their vital relevance to all our lives
-Combines rigorous but thoroughly accessible philosophical analysis with highlights from the history of Western thought
-Offers illuminating summaries of the contributions made by great philosophers - from Plato to Derrida.
-Covers the most important ongoing debates in philosophy such as why should we be good? And, why should we value life?
-Provides stimulating coverage of 21st-century issues related to advance in science and tehcnology - such as cloning and stem-cell research
-Includes major contributions from leading writers in contemporary philosophy.
What does it mean for someone to exist?
What is truth?
Are we free to choose to think or act?
What is consciousness?
Is human cloning justifiable?
These are just some of the questions philosophers have attempted to answer, striking right at the heart of what it means to be human. This important new book shows that philosophy need n...
-Combines rigorous but thoroughly accessible philosophical analysis with highlights from the history of Western thought
-Offers illuminating summaries of the contributions made by great philosophers - from Plato to Derrida.
-Covers the most important ongoing debates in philosophy such as why should we be good? And, why should we value life?
-Provides stimulating coverage of 21st-century issues related to advance in science and tehcnology - such as cloning and stem-cell research
-Includes major contributions from leading writers in contemporary philosophy.
What does it mean for someone to exist?
What is truth?
Are we free to choose to think or act?
What is consciousness?
Is human cloning justifiable?
These are just some of the questions philosophers have attempted to answer, striking right at the heart of what it means to be human. This important new book shows that philosophy need n...
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