Philosophy for A2: Unit 3 - Key Themes in Philosophy, 2008 Aqa Syllabus

Zusatztext 82973852 Informationen zum Autor Michael Lacewing is Director of Research and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London. He is founder of the company A Level Philosophy, and a consultant on philosophy at A Level for the British Philosophical Association. Klappentext This is the ideal companion to Unit 3 of the new AQA philosophy syllabus, covering the key themes in philosophy; philosophy of mind, political philosophy, epistemology and metaphysics, moral philosophy and philosophy of religion. The author presents the material with great clarity assisting the student with quiz and discussion questions, past exam questions, advanced study sections, cross-references and summaries. Zusammenfassung Structured around the AQA specifications for Unit 3: Key Themes in Philosophy, this title introduces students to each of the core themes: philosophy of mind; political philosophy; epistemology and metaphysics; moral philosophy; and, philosophy of religion. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Ch. 1 Philosophy of mind Substance dualism Reductive acccounts of the mind Non-reductive materialism Ch. 2 Political philosophy Human nature and political organisation Liberty Rights Justice Nation states Ch. 3 Epistemology and metaphysics The refutation of scepticism Knowledge, belief and justification Universals and particulars Objective knowledge Ch. 4 Moral philosophy Moral truth The denial of moral truth Moral decisions Ch. 5 Philosophy of religion Arguments for the existence of God Reason and faith Miracles Making sense of religion Ch. 6 Preparing for the exam Revision Exam technique Glossary Index

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Michael Lacewing, Michael (Heythrop College Lacewing, Lacewing Michael
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 17 bis 18 Jahre
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 28.08.2009
• EAN: 9780415458221
• ISBN: 978-0-415-45822-1
• Seiten: 384
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Philosophie > Allgemeines, Lexika; Sachbuch > Philosophie, Religion > Philosophie: Allgemeines, Nachschlagewerke; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, For advanced / upper secondary education