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Book Synopsis
aeo New edition of a classic introduction to philosophy. aeo Covers key philosophical questions such as free choice, appearance and reality, rationality, morality, other minds. aeo Widely respected student text written by a first--rate philosopher.

Trade Review
"A wonderful introduction to the subject for both the general reader and the beginning student, and will be read with profit and pleasure by those more seasoned in the discipline." Time Higher Education Supplement (of the first edition)


"This book is witty, wide-ranging, punchy, and engrossing. It could not fail to ignite the thoughts of those with even the faintest philosophical spark in them." Journal of Applied Philosophy (of the first edition)



Table of Contents
Acknowledgements.

1. Wonder, Paradox and Vision.

2. Reasoning. Proof. Evidence. Scientific Method.

3. The Cave.

4. Ants, Spiders and Bees.

5. The Web of Belief.

6. The Elusive "I".

7. The Ring of Gyges.

8. The Common Good.

9. Robots, Apes and Angels.

Further Reading.

Index.

Invitation to Philosophy

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 25 August 1997
      ISBN-13 9780631206644
      978-0631206644
      ISBN-10 0631206647
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      Philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      aeo New edition of a classic introduction to philosophy. aeo Covers key philosophical questions such as free choice, appearance and reality, rationality, morality, other minds. aeo Widely respected student text written by a first--rate philosopher.

      Trade Review
      "A wonderful introduction to the subject for both the general reader and the beginning student, and will be read with profit and pleasure by those more seasoned in the discipline." Time Higher Education Supplement (of the first edition)


      "This book is witty, wide-ranging, punchy, and engrossing. It could not fail to ignite the thoughts of those with even the faintest philosophical spark in them." Journal of Applied Philosophy (of the first edition)



      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements.

      1. Wonder, Paradox and Vision.

      2. Reasoning. Proof. Evidence. Scientific Method.

      3. The Cave.

      4. Ants, Spiders and Bees.

      5. The Web of Belief.

      6. The Elusive "I".

      7. The Ring of Gyges.

      8. The Common Good.

      9. Robots, Apes and Angels.

      Further Reading.

      Index.

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