{"product_id":"understand-philosophy","title":"Understand Philosophy","description":"\u003cb\u003eIs this the right book for me?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nThis book is the essential introduction to the history of Western thought. Covering all the key thinkers, both ancient and modern, and all the major branches of philosophy, it will give you new insights about the world we live in. Packed full of examples and clear explanations, and with key terms defined and explained, it is ideal whether you are student looking for a quick refresher or just want to explore this fascinating topic out of personal interest. \n\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand Philosophy includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n \u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The theory of knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\nEmpiricism and rationalism\nKnowledge and justification: are you certain?\nThe external world: appearance and reality\nIntuitive knowledge\nScepticism\nThe proof of the pudding...\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The philosophy of science\u003c\/b\u003e\nA historical overview\nFrom evidence to theory: scientific method\nExperiments and objectivity\nRight, wrong or what?\nThe social sciences\nWhat counts as science?\nScience and authority\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Language and logic\u003c\/b\u003e\nLanguage and certainty\nLanguage and perception\nKnowledge and language\nLinguistic philosophy\nFormal logic\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The philosophy of mind\u003c\/b\u003e\nAncient minds: Plato and Aristotle\n''I think, therefore I am''\nThe relationship between mind and body\nSurvival?\nThe concept of mind\nA ''place'' for mind?\nNeurones and computers\nKnowing me, knowing you\nCognitive science\nA ''personal'' postscript\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The philosophy of religion\u003c\/b\u003e\nFaith, reason and belief\nReligious language\nReligious experience\nDoes God exist?\nThe origin and design of the universe: religion or science?\nMiracles\nThe problem of evil\nCompensation after death?\nPsychological and sociological explanations of religion\nSome general remarks\n\n  \u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Ethics\u003c\/b\u003e\nFacts, values and choices\nFreedom and determinism\nKinds of ethical language\nThree bases for ethics\nAbsolute or relative morality?\nVirtue ethics\nThe social contract\nApplied ethics\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Political philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\nOnly individuals?\nThe social contract\nThe general will\nMarx and materialism\nJustice\nFreedom and law\nFeminism\nSome conclusions\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Continental philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\nPhenomenology\nExistentialism\nStructuralism\nPostmodernism\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Some other branches of philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\nAesthetics\nThe philosophy of history\nThe philosophy of education\n\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: The scope of philosophy today\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: \n\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot got much time?\u003c\/b\u003e\nOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\n\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor insights\u003c\/b\u003e\nLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.\n\n\u003cb\u003eTest yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\nTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\n\n\u003cb\u003eExtend your knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\nExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.\n\n\u003cb\u003eFive things to remember\u003c\/b\u003e\nQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.\n\n\u003cb\u003eTry this\u003c\/b\u003e\nInnovative exercises illustrate what you''ve learnt and how to use it.","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46248003797202,"sku":"9781444104998","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kobo eBook","offer_id":46248003829970,"sku":"e02ea243-a062-321f-bf6b-35ee8e22afac","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_8a2d0ea6-2a08-43ec-a845-558b9ec7a958.jpg?v=1762791265","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/understand-philosophy","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}