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Philosophy Here and Nowis a hybrid text/reader that helps students understand, appreciate, and even do philosophy. The book emphasizes philosophical writing, reinforced with step-by-step coaching in how to write argumentative essays and supported by multiple opportunities to hone critical thinking. It shows students how philosophy applies to their own lives and brings the subject to life with engagingchapter-ending literary selections, abundant illustrations, and a wealth of pedagogical features.FEATURES* A comprehensive introductory chapter lays the groundwork for philosophical thinking* Six types of text boxes-"Philosophy Now," "Philosophers at Work," "Philosophy Lab," "What Do You Believe," "Writing to Understand: Critiquing Philosophical Views," and "Writing to Understand: Arguing Your Own Views" demonstrate the value and relevance of philosophy* Additional pedagogical elements make the material even more engaging and accessible. These include marginal critical-thinking questions, marginal quotes, a timeline, key terms (boldfaced at their first appearance and listed and defined at the end of each chapter), marginal definitions, and a glossary.* Charts, tables, and color photos keep students visually engaged* Fictional or narrative selections-followed by "Probing Questions"-at the end of each chapter explore and dramatize the philosophical issues discussed* A "How to Write a Philosophy Paper" appendix offers concise, step-by-step guidance in crafting an effective philosophical essay
Contents
CHAPTER 1. PHILOSOPHY AND YOU; 1.1 PHILOSOPHYUNDERSTANDING; 1.2 SOCRATES AND THE EXAMINED LIFE; 1.3 THINKING PHILOSOPHICALLY; CHAPTER 2. GOD AND RELIGION; 2.1 OVERVIEW: GOD AND OF EVIL; 2.4 THEISM AND RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE; 2.5 BELIEF WITHOUT REASON; 2.6 EASTERN RELIGIONS; CHAPTER 3. MORALITY AND THE MORAL LIFE; 3.1 OVERVIEW: ETHICS AND THE MORAL DOMAIN; 3.2 MORAL RELATIVISM; 3.3 MORALITY BASED ON EXISTENTIALIST VOICE; 3.8 CONFUCIANISM; CHAPTER 4. MIND AND BODY; 4.1 OVERVIEW: THE MIND-BODY PROBLEM; 4.2 SUBSTANCE DUALISM; 4.3 MIND-BODY FREE WILL AND DETERMINISM; 5.1 OVERVIEW: THE FREE WILL PROBLEM; 5.2 DETERMINISM AND INDETERMINISM; 5.3 COMPATIBILISM; 5.4 LIBERTARIANISM; 5.5 SARTRE'S PROFOUND FREEDOM; CHAPTER 6. KNOWLEDGE AND SKEPTICISM; 6.1 OVERVIEW: ART?; BELL: ART; * 7.3 AESTHETIC VALUE; * 7.4 PLATO, ARISTOTLE, AND HUME; POE, "THE OVAL PORTRAIT"; CHAPTER 8. THE JUST SOCIETY; 8.1 OVERVIEW: JUSTICE CONTRACT THEORIES; 8.4 SOCIALIST THEORIES; 8.5 FEMINISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE;
