The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy Volume II: Values and Society

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy Volume II: Values and Society
Author: Andrew Bailey
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 1391
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1460407105

This volume of The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers an intriguing selection of readings on ethics, social-political philosophy, and issues of life, death, and happiness. Canonical texts from historical figures such as Plato, Hobbes, and Wollstonecraft are included alongside contemporary selections from such thinkers as Claudia Card, Judith Jarvis Thomson, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms.

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy: Concise Edition

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy: Concise Edition
Author: Andrew Bailey
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 635
Release: 2024-01-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1770489568

The concise edition of The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers 44 historical and contemporary readings on core topics in Western philosophy, including philosophy of religion, theories of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, social-political philosophy, and issues of life, death, and happiness. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms. Canonical texts from the history of philosophy are presented alongside contemporary scholarship; women authors are included throughout.

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy Volume I: Knowledge and Reality

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy Volume I: Knowledge and Reality
Author: Andrew Bailey
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1770487557

This volume of The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers a thoughtful selection of readings in epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion. Substantial selections from important historical texts are provided (including the entirety of Descartes’s Meditations), as are a number of contemporary readings on each topic. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms.

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy
Author: Andrew Bailey
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 1056
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1460407083

The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy is a comprehensive anthology that surveys core topics in Western philosophy, including philosophy of religion, theories of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, social-political philosophy, and issues of life, death, and happiness. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms. Canonical texts from the history of philosophy are presented alongside contemporary scholarship; women authors are included throughout.

Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction

Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction
Author: Daniel R. DeNicola
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2018-11-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1460406605

Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction is a compact yet comprehensive book offering an explication and critique of the major theories that have shaped philosophical ethics. Engaging with both historical and contemporary figures, this book explores the scope, limits, and requirements of morality. DeNicola traces our various attempts to ground morality: in nature, in religion, in culture, in social contracts, and in aspects of the human person such as reason, emotions, caring, and intuition.

Theories of Happiness: An Anthology

Theories of Happiness: An Anthology
Author: Jennifer Wilson Mulnix
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2015-05-25
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1554811015

Theories of Happiness: An Anthology introduces readers to many difficult philosophical questions surrounding the concept of happiness. With historical and contemporary readings in philosophy, psychology, and the social sciences, the anthology reflects a dialogue between ideas, providing for a rich conversation that brings out the key insights and strengths of several competing views. Each of the included readings is contextualized by the editors and situated to speak to the larger issues, including the value of happiness and its connection to well-being, the relationship of happiness to morality, whether happiness can be accurately and meaningfully measured, and whether there are universal standards for a happy life.

Technology and Society: A Philosophical Guide

Technology and Society: A Philosophical Guide
Author: James Gerrie
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-05-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1460406370

Technology and Society provides an up-to-date introduction to the basic issues that have come to define the philosophy of technology: What is “technology”? Does technology control our lives? What is technology’s relation to ethics? How does technology influence us? Is the widespread belief in technological progress justified? Later sections of the book examine the application of philosophy of technology to social issues such as climate change, urban sprawl, and automation. Major issues and arguments are presented in an accessible and non-technical fashion, giving the reader a firm foundation in the field.

Life Examined

Life Examined
Author: Nick Garside
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1770487182

Life Examined is an anthology of carefully edited readings designed to serve as an introduction to many of the fundamental concepts of ethical and socio-political thought. It includes primary sources from a variety of traditions, with selections that range chronologically from ancient times through to the present day. These readings have been thoughtfully selected, edited, and contextualized to provide students with opportunities to sharpen their capacities for critical and theoretical reflection. The book begins with three key texts that frame the historical discourse. Subsequent chapters are organized around ethical themes and theoretical questions that have animated debates throughout the ages, including the nature of practical rationality, scientific reasoning, wisdom, the law, equality, power, violence, and identity.

A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind

A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
Author: Neil Campbell
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2005-01-11
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781551116174

One of the most profound philosophical problems is the nature of mind and its relationship to the body. A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind provides an introduction, written in clear language, to the various theories of the mind-body relationship, as well as a host of related philosophical discussions about mind and consciousness. The central theories, such as Cartesian Dualism, parallelism, epiphenomenalism, and supervenience among others, are presented in historical order. Their claims, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they ultimately relate to one another and to other philosophical questions are explored objectively, allowing readers to decide for themselves which theories are best.

A Reader in Moral Philosophy

A Reader in Moral Philosophy
Author: Daniel R. DeNicola
Publisher: Broadview Press
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2022-02-23
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1770488243

This lively anthology provides classic and contemporary defenses and critiques of the central ethical theories, along with readings on a selection of moral issues such as freedom of expression, immigration, and the treatment of non-human animals. Generous excerpts of canonical texts are included alongside contemporary works, all carefully selected and thoughtfully edited for student use. Readings on the ethical theories are organized intuitively, by implicit source of value: god, human nature, culture, reason, consent, character, emotion, care, particulars, and intuitions. The interconnections among readings amplify teaching possibilities and create a vigorous conversation about morality.