Philosophy In Practice: An Introduction To The Main Questions

"Philosophy in Practice" is a completely new kind of introductory 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.

The 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.

This second edition has been extensively revised. There are new discussions of the philosophy of religion, freedom, "The Matrix," and the epistemology of the Internet. In addition, a companion website includes an online teacher's guide with resources for students, suggestions for teaching with the book, plus tests and essay topics: www.blackwellpublishing.com/pip

"Philosophy in Practice" is a completely new kind of introductory philosophy textbook, focusing on philosophy as an activity, rather than as a doctrine.
Thoroughly revised edition of a popular introductory philosophy textbook.
Contains new discussions of philosophy of religion, freedom, "The Matrix, "and the epistemology of the internet.
Offers 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.
Classic passages from the history of philosophy are used throughout, and each part ends with a one-page historical summary.
Includes an on-line teacher's guide with teaching suggestions, tests, and essay topics at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/pip