Core Questions in Philosophy

This 8th edition of Core Questions in Philosophy is an engaging textbook that helps students evaluate arguments and construct sound theories. It discusses historical texts to engage with, criticize, and improve ideas from the past, and brings traditional and contemporary philosophical problems into dialogue with the physical, biological, and social sciences. Key updates include a new chapter on probability and Bayes Theorem, a clearer explanation of soundness, a discussion of evolutionary altruism, and improved clarity and updated material from philosophy and empirical research. The online list of recommended resources has also been revised to include additional recommendations of supplementary readings and new recommended videos and podcasts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This eighth edition of Core Questions in Philosophy is an engaging and comprehensive textbook that aims to teach students how philosophy can be effectively used to evaluate a wide range of arguments and construct sound theories. Written in a lecture-style format, the book discusses well-known historical texts not merely as a means to honor the dead or describe what various philosophers have thought, but as a means to engage with, criticize, and even improve upon these ideas. Moreover, recognizing that philosophy cannot function apart from its engagement with the wider society, the book brings traditional and contemporary philosophical problems into dialogue with the physical, biological, and social sciences.

To enhance the learning experience, the text includes text boxes that highlight key concepts, review questions, discussion questions, and a glossary of terms. Additionally, this edition has been updated to include a new chapter on Probability and Bayes Theorem, a new explanation of the concept of soundness as a useful tool in assessing arguments, a clearer explanation of the biological idea of common ancestry in the chapter on evolution, a new discussion of evolutionary altruism in the chapter on psychological egoism, and a presentation of two interesting arguments from historically important Islamic and Confusian philosophers.

Revisions to the online list of recommended resources include additional recommendations of supplementary readings, with a focus on works by female philosophers, as well as new recommended videos and podcasts.

Overall, Core Questions in Philosophy is an essential textbook for students interested in learning about philosophy and its application to various fields. Its engaging and accessible style, coupled with up-to-date information and resources, makes it an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of philosophical concepts and arguments.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 189 x 253 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367464981
Edition number: 8 New edition