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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100197543413

ISBN-139780197543412

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Number of Pages528 Pages

Publication NamePhilosophy Here and Now : Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral

Publication Year2021

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPhilosophy

AuthorLewis Vaughn

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight32.1 Oz

Item Length8.1 in

Item Width10 in

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Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2021-015026

Reviews"Probably the best text I've used. Strengths are clarity of writing, logical and intuitive outline, and quality of exemplary texts for each subject. The writing is excellent and very engaging indeed for any intro course. . . . While no text is perfect, Vaughn's latest edition is a work of extraordinary craft, and is in my opinion the standard by which all introductory philosophy texts should now be measured. Lucid, concise, logical in flow and progression, andabove all relevant, it overflows with readings that are vast in scope yet accessible and engaging to students and lay readers alike. The academic world could do with more books of this quality. Irecommend it heartily." Daniel Bramer, Holy Family University"I would rate Vaughn's text as superior quality for an introductory-level philosophy course. In an increasing number of college courses, students have minimal to no exposure to primary sources. In a philosophy course I believe it is vital for students to experience the actual writings of great thinkers. Vaughn's inclusion of primary source writings takes the student into the mind of each philosopher, which heightens the excitement of studying philosophy. Thistext introduces students to the discipline of philosophy in a style that clearly written and digestible, and unlike many other textbooks, it is reasonably priced." Marcia J. Andrejevich, Ivy Tech Community College, South BendThis is an excellent text. The most significant general strength is its emphasis on philosophy as a living discipline dealing with questions that are important and continue to resonate with humans, rather than being a historical artifact full of theories that answer questions that no one currently cares about. It is not merely that the book is arranged topically rather than historically, but that the auxiliary material like the boxed text and sidebars and theexcerpts from fiction at the end of each chapter all work together to convey this message. Vaughn's style also contributes to getting this message across.. . . There are no significant weaknesses. Thereare parts of the text that I do not use, but that is largely based on my own judgment call concerning what needs to be covered in a semester long introductory philosophy class." Mark A Michael, Austin Peay State University"On the whole, this text is a strong text and has been helpful in the past for my students to have a good idea of what philosophy is all about, how to examine ideas, and to see their relevance to everyday life. I have found it to be on the whole, an excellent tool upon which to lean to teach this course that can be used on its own or as a supplement to an anthology of readings in philosophy." Erik Hanson, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, "Probably the best text I've used. Strengths are clarity of writing, logical and intuitive outline, and quality of exemplary texts for each subject. The writing is excellent and very engaging indeed for any intro course. . . . While no text is perfect, Vaughn's latest edition is a work ofextraordinary craft, and is in my opinion the standard by which all introductory philosophy texts should now be measured. Lucid, concise, logical in flow and progression, and above all relevant, it overflows with readings that are vast in scope yet accessible and engaging to students and lay readersalike. The academic world could do with more books of this quality. I recommend it heartily."--Daniel Bramer, Holy Family University

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal100

Table Of ContentPreface Chapter 1: Philosophy and You 1.1 Philosophy: The Quest for Understanding 1.2 Socrates and the Examined Life 1.3 Thinking Philosophically Reivew notes Key Terms Argument Exercises Narrative: Plato, The Trial and Death of Socrates Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 2: God and Religion 2.1 Overview: God and Philosophy 2.2 Arguments for the Existence of God 2.3 God and the Problem of Evil 2.4 Theism and Religious Experience 2.5 Belief Without Reason 2.6 Eastern Religions Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: Arthur C. Clarke, "The Star" Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 3: Morality and the Moral Life 3.1 Overview: Ethics and the Moral Domain 3.2 Moral Relativism 3.3 Morality Based on Consequences 3.4 Morality Based on Duty and Rights 3.5 Morality Based on Prima Facie Principles 3.6 Morality Based on Character 3.7 Feminist Ethics and the Ethics of Care 3.8 Albert Camus: An Existentialist Voice 3.9 Confucianism Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 4: Mind and Body 4.1 Overview: The Mind-Body Problem 4.2 Substance Dualism 4.3 Mind-Body Identity 4.4 The Mind as Software 4.5 The Mind as Properties Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: Terry Bisson, "They're Made Out of Meat" Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 5: Free Will and Determinism 5.1 Overview: The Free Will Problem 5.2 Determinism and Indeterminism 5.3 Compatibilism 5.4 Libertarianism 5.5 Sartre's Profound Freedom Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: Thomas D. Davis, "A Little Omniscience Goes a Long Way" Probing Questions For Further Readings Chapter 6: Knowledge and Skepticism 6.1 Overview: The Problem of Knowledge 6.2 The Rationalist Road 6.3 The Empiricist Turn 6.4 The Kantian Compromise 6.5 A Feminist Perspective on Knowledge Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: Lewis Carroll, "Through the Looking-Glass" Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 7: Aesthetics 7.1 Overview: Philosophy of Beauty 7.2 What is Art? 7.3 Aesthetic Value 7.4 Plato, Aristotle, and Hume Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: Edgar Allan Poe, "The Oval Portrait" Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 8: The Just Society 8.1 Overview: Justice and Political Philosophy 8.2 Plato's Theory: Justice as Merit 8.3 Social Contract Theories 8.4 Socialist Theories 8.5 Feminism and Social Justice Review Notes Key Terms Fiction: William Golding, "Lord of the Flies" Probing Questions For Further Reading Chapter 9: The Meaning of Life 9.1 Overview: Philosophy and the Meaning of Life 9.2 Pessimism: Life Has No Meaning 9.3 Optimism: Life Can Have Meaning Review Notes Fiction: Voltaire, "The Good Brahmin" Probing Questions For Further Reading Notes Glossary Credits Index of Marginal Quotations General Index

SynopsisPhilosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life, Fourth Edition, is a topically organized hybrid text/reader that helps students understand, appreciate, and even do philosophy. The book emphasizes philosophical writing, reinforced with step by step coaching in how to write argumentative essays and supported by multiple opportunities to hone critical thinking skills. It shows students how philosophy applies to their own lives and brings the subject to life with engaging chapter ending literary selections, abundant illustrations, and a wealth of pedagogical features., Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life, Fourth Edition, is a topically organized hybrid text/reader that helps students understand, appreciate, and even do philosophy. The book emphasizes philosophical writing, reinforced with step by step coaching in how to write argumentative essays and supported by multiple opportunities to hone critical thinking. It shows students how philosophy applies to their own lives and brings the subject to life with engaging chapter ending literary selections, abundant illustrations, and a wealth of pedagogical features., Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life, Fourth Edition, is a topically organized hybrid text/reader that helps students understand, appreciate, and even do philosophy. The book emphasizes philosophical writing, reinforced with step by step coaching in how to write argumentative essays and supported by multiple opportunities to hone critical thinking skills. It shows students how philosophy applies to their own lives and brings the subject to lifewith engaging chapter ending literary selections, abundant illustrations, and a wealth of pedagogical features.

LC Classification NumberBD31.V38 2021