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This book is an accessible text that explores what it means to be human. It is designed for an introductory course in Philosophy of the Human Being and contains an abundance of current examples, with embedded quotations from philosophers and selections from contemporary writers following the chapters.
The author provides an introduction to philosophy, then discusses the topics of human sociability, intelligence, freedom, duality, individuality and immortality. He concludes by highlighting the contrast between realism and materialism. This systematic approach focuses on issues, with a minimum of metaphysical superstructure and jargon, and provides connections between the readings.
Contents
Chapter 1 The Philosophy of Philosophy
Chapter 2 Human Sociability
Chapter 3 Human Intelligence
Chapter 4 Human Freedom
Chapter 5 Human Duality
Chapter 6 Human Individuality: the Person
Chapter 7 Human Immortality
Chapter 8 Taking Sides
Chapter 9 Appendix: Rules of Definition