An accessible introduction to the central questions in Western philosophy and how the major philosophers have explored them. What can we know for certain about the world or ourselves? Can we prove the existence of God? How is the mind related to the body? What does it mean to be moral or immoral? What is justice? How should society be organized? Questions such as these are central to how we think about the world and form the core of the discipline of philosophy. This text answers these essential questions and explores how philosophical movements have considered them. Organized by theme and topic rather than historically, key terms are explained, such as metaphysics and existentialism.

Philosophy (Teach yourself books)

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Mel R. Thompson

Philosophy

Teach Yourself

This text examines the key ideas that developed within the ancient civilizations of India and China. Studying the ethical and social implications of Eastern philosophy, the book covers issues from the sexual Tantra to the precision of Zen.

Eastern Philosophy (Teach Yourself)

Teach Yourself Books

what is your mind? How is it related to your body? What about artificial intelligence and information technology? These and many other issues are explored.

Teach Yourself Philosophy of Mind (Teach Yourself - Educational)

Teach Yourself Ethics

Teach Yourself Philosophy of Religion New Edition is the essential guide for anyone wanting to investigate religion in the context of philosophy. It explores the key principles upon which religion is based and considers how religion relates to our understanding of life. It answers questions such as: how do religious beliefs relate to morality? should religions be judged according to the behaviour of their followers? is it necessary to be committed to a religion or are religious questions and experiences open to all? This new edition has been fully updated so that it addresses current issues and questions. Topics discussed include: religion in education and in politics, the evolution debate, terrorism carried out in the name of religion, religion and psychology and religion in a largely secular society.

Teach Yourself Philosophy

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Teach Yourself Philosophy (Teach Yourself - General)

Teach Yourself Ethics (Teach Yourself - General)

Here is an accessible yet comprehensive review of the people and ideas that have shaped cultures through the centuries. Author Mel Thompson identifies philosophers and their followers with schools of thought and examines their contributions to and influences on society.

McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books

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