{"product_id":"philosophy-in-practice-an-introduction-to-the-main-questions-paperback","title":"Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam Morton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than as a doctrine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThoroughly revised edition of a popular introductory philosophy textbook.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains new discussions of philosophy of religion, freedom, \u003ci\u003eThe Matrix, \u003c\/i\u003e and the epistemology of the internet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a wealth of pedagogical features to guide students through the text, including discussion plans at the beginning of each section, questions, chapter summaries, annotated guides to further reading, and a glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic passages from the history of philosophy are used throughout, and each part ends with a one-page historical summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an on-line teacher's guide with teaching suggestions, tests, and essay topics at: www.blackwellpublishing.com\/pip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy in Practice\u003c\/b\u003e An Introduction to the Main Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This second edition of Morton's \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is the best introductory textbook on the market. Morton's approach to teaching takes into account what we have learned about learning and critical thinking over the past twenty years, and the text emphasizes doing philosophy as an integral part of learning it. If you want an introductory textbook which makes it possible to teach philosophy as a verb to undergraduates, one that makes possible real conversation with beginners, this is it.\" \u003cb\u003eMichael Silberstein\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElizabethtown College\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I find it hard to imagine that one could get very far into this engaging book without wanting to think through, for oneself, the core issues of philosophy. Fortunately, Adam Morton has also provided the basic resources one would need to deal responsibly with those great issues.\" \u003cb\u003eGareth B. Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst, author of Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than a doctrine. At its heart is a stimulating sequence of exercises, activities, and examples that lead the student directly into philosophical thinking and arguing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three parts, concentrating on issues of reason, experience, and reality. Each is covered in a way that makes clear both the key connections between metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, and the main trends in the history of philosophy. It provides the ideal general introduction to philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition has been extensively revised. There are new discussions of the philosophy of religion, freedom, \u003ci\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e, and the epistemology of the Internet. In addition, a companion website includes an online teacher's guide with resources for students, suggestions about teaching all parts of the book, plus tests and essay topics: www.blackwellpublishing.com\/pip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Morton\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. He has previously taught at Princeton University, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Bristol. His publications include \u003ci\u003eFrames of Mind\u003c\/i\u003e (1980), \u003ci\u003eDisasters and Dilemmas \u003c\/i\u003e(Blackwell, 1991), \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of being Understood: Folk Psychology as Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eA Guide Through the Theory of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e (third edition, Blackwell, 2003), and \u003ci\u003eOn Evil\u003c\/i\u003e (2004).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 446\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.6 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 30, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718274519103,"sku":"9781405116183","price":164.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f72d3c138a1dcbbd3113d7941316ded3.webp?v=1765081343","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/philosophy-in-practice-an-introduction-to-the-main-questions-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}