Learning to Philosophize: A Primer - Softcover

Kiernan-Lewis, Del

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798385636518

Verlag: Independently published, 2023

Inhaltsangabe

This book grew out of the author's conviction that too many students both begin and finish introductory books or courses in philosophy with an attitude aptly expressed in the responses "Who cares?" and "What's the point?" There is a widespread view that philosophy and philosophical thinking are as far removed from the concerns of a typical college graduate as are, for example, pondering the origins of ancient Greek grammar or trying to imagine the mating habits of the tiger swallowtail butterfly. Philosophy is thus conceived as the ultimate armchair luxury of intellectuals out of touch with the "real world." The aim of the opening chapters is to show that this appraisal of the philosophical enterprise makes no sense. Once one understands what philosophy is about, it becomes obvious that all of us--and not just contemporary philosophers or the great thinkers of history--have a stake in answering philosophical questions. The remainder of the book is devoted to providing readers with the basic conceptual and logical gear required to start philosophizing.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798385636518
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 118
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