Released: June 15th, 2022. Printed in b&w.
Designed to meet the scope and sequence of your course, Introduction to Philosophy surveys logic, metaphysics, epistemology, theories of value, and history of philosophy thematically. To provide a strong foundation in global philosophical discourse, diverse primary sources and examples are central to the design, and the text emphasizes engaged reading, critical thinking, research, and analytical skill-building through guided activities.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Philosophy
Chapter 2 Critical Thinking, Research, Reading, and Writing
Chapter 3 The Early History of Philosophy around the World
Chapter 4 The Emergence of Classical Philosophy
Chapter 5 Logic and Reasoning
Chapter 6 Metaphysics
Chapter 7 Epistemology
Chapter 8 Value Theory
Chapter 9 Normative Moral Theory
Chapter 10 Applied Ethics
Chapter 11 Political Philosophy
Chapter 12 Contemporary Philosophies