The Philosopher's Habitat

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First published in 1990 The Philosopher's Habitat introduces the subject by investigating a variety of the problems which are currently engaging philosophers, and which can be made intelligible to an absolute beginner.


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Laurence Goldstein


Klappentext

First published in 1990 The Philosopher's Habitat introduces the subject by investigating a variety of the problems which are currently engaging philosophers, and which can be made intelligible to an absolute beginner.


Inhalt

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Theory of Mind and the Philosophy of Psychology 1. What is pain? 2. The mystery of dreaming 3. What are thoughts made of? 4. Prospects for artificial intelligence Part II: Philosophy of Language and Logic 5. Humor as a guide to the study of language 6. Speaking your mother tongue: nature or nurture? 7. This statement is false 8. The Sorites paradox: vagueness and slippery slopes 9. Logic and reasoning Part III: Epistemology 10. The Surprise Examination 11. How are knowledge and belief related? 12. Why are we taught what we are taught? Part IV: Ethical and Social Issues 13. The right to life 14. Patriotism and racism 15. Love and fidelity 16. How (if at all) should we be governed? Part V: Science and Metaphysics 17. The myth of simplicity 18. Free action in a material world 19. The world as we perceive it and as it really is 20. Is it rational to fear being dead? 21. Arguments for and against God's existence *Index*

Weitere Informationen

  • Allgemeine Informationen
    • GTIN 09781032388649
    • Anzahl Seiten 236
    • Genre Books about Philosophy & Religion
    • Herausgeber Routledge
    • Gewicht 453g
    • Untertitel An Introduction to
    • Größe H234mm x B156mm
    • Jahr 2023
    • EAN 9781032388649
    • Format Fester Einband
    • ISBN 978-1-03-238864-9
    • Veröffentlichung 14.02.2023
    • Titel The Philosopher's Habitat
    • Autor Goldstein Laurence
    • Sprache Englisch

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