Philosophy
eBook - PDF

Philosophy

A Text with Readings

  1. 817 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Philosophy

A Text with Readings

About this book

Students will like exploring the interesting philosophical ideas related to human nature, reality, truth, ethics, the meaning of life, diversity and social/political philosophy with Velasquez's PHILOSOPHY: A TEXT WITH READINGS, 14th Edition. The book is built on clear and engaging writing and the nontechnical primary source readings make complex philosophical concepts easier to understand. The book includes numerous carefully crafted learning aids that help you quickly master the material and succeed in your course. Much of the text is designed to help users learn how to reason logically -- a skill that will be of immense benefit not only in your other courses, but throughout your life.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Chapter 1: The Nature of Philosophy
  5. Chapter 2: Who Am I?
  6. Chapter 3: Reality and Being
  7. Chapter 4: Philosophy, Religion, and God
  8. Chapter 5: What Is Knowledge?
  9. Chapter 6: What Is Truth?
  10. Chapter 7: Ethics
  11. Chapter 8: Social and Political Philosophy
  12. Chapter 9: Postscript: The Meaning of Life
  13. Timeline
  14. Glossary
  15. Index

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