Philosopher's Way, The

Students learn to critically think about philosophy.

The Philosopher's Way inspires students to think like a philosopher, helping them become more accomplished critical thinkers and develop the analytical tools needed to think philosophically about important issues.

This text features readings from major philosophical texts and commentary to guide students in their understanding of the topics. It is organized by questions central to the main branches of philosophy and examines the ideas of philosophers past and present.

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• Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
• Improve Critical Thinking - Critical thinking features challenge students to go beyond their reading and explore the connections philosophy has in their everyday lives.
• Engage Students - Full-color visuals bring topics to life, and writing examples give students a foundation for their own philosophical exploration.
• Support Instructors - MySearchLab, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, MyTest, and PowerPoint slides are available.

List of contents

1. BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Chapter 1What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life
Chapter 2 What is the Philosopher’s Way? Socrates and the Examined Life
Chapter 3 Who are You? Consciousness, Identity, and the Self
Chapter 4 Are You Free? Freedom and Determinism
Chapter 5 How Can We Know the Nature of Reality? Philosophical Foundations
Chapter 6 What is Real? What is True? Further Explorations
Chapter 7 Is there a Spiritual Reality? Exploring the Philosophy of Religion
Chapter 8 Are there Moral Truths?Thinking About Ethics
Chapter 9 What are Right Actions? Constructing an Ethical Theory
 
 
2. FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Preface
 
Chapter 1: What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life
1.1 Why Study Philosophy?
1.2 Defining Philosophy 
Philosophy Is the Pursuit of Wisdom
Philosophy Begins with Wonder 
Philosophy Is a Dynamic Process 
The Ultimate Aim of Philosophy 
1.3 Thinking Philosophically: Becoming a Critical Thinker 
Thinking Philosophically What Is Your Philosophy of Life? 
Qualities of a Critical Thinker 
Thinking Philosophically Who Are Your Models of Critical Thinking? 
The Process of Critical Thinking 
Thinking Philosophically Applying the Critical Thinking Model
Stages in Critical Thinking
1.4 Understanding Arguments 
The Structure of Arguments 
Evaluating Arguments 
Deductive Arguments 
Inductive Arguments 
Informal Fallacies 
Thinking Philosophically Evaluating Arguments 
1.5 Branches of Philosophy 
Metaphysics 
Thinking Philosophically Are You Willing to Question Your Beliefs? 
Thinking Philosophically How Do You Know What Is True? 
Epistemology 
Ethics 
Thinking Philosophically Do You Have a Moral Philosophy? 
Political and Social Philosophy 
Aesthetics 
1.6 Reading Critically: Working with Primary Sources 
Bertrand Russell, from The Value of Philosophy 
Reading Critically Analyzing Russell on the Value of Philosophy 
1.7 Making Connections: The Search for a Meaningful Life 
Thinking Philosophically What Do You Hope to Learn? 
Writing About Philosophy Analyzing Your Beliefs 
visual summary 
chapter review 
for further reading, viewing & research 
 
Chapter 2: What is the Philosopher’s Way? Socrates and the Examined Life
2.1 Socrates: A Model for Humanity 
Hesiod, Homer, and the Birth of Philosophy
Karl Jaspers, The Axial Period
A Man of Greece 
A Midwife of Ideas 
The Wisest of Men? 
Plato, from The Apology 
Reading Critically Analyzing Socrates on Wisdom and Humility 
2.2 The Socratic Method 
Plato, from The Republic 
Reading Critically Analyzing a Socratic Dialogue 
2.3 Socrates’ Central Concern: The Soul 
Plato, from The Apology 
Reading Critically Analyzing the Core Teachings of Socrates 
2.4 The Trial and Death of Socrates 
Plato, from The Apology 
Thinking Philosophically Countering Personal Attacks 
Reading Critically Analyzing Socrates on Trial 
2.5 Making Connections: Socrates’ Legacy 
Thinking Philosophically Is Socrates Relevant Today? 
Writing About Philosophy A Socratic Dialogue 
visual summary 
chapter review 
for further reading, viewing & research 

Summary

Students learn to critically think about philosophy.
The Philosopher’s Way inspires students to think like a philosopher, helping them become more accomplished critical thinkers and develop the analytical tools needed to think philosophically about important issues.
This text features readings from major philosophical texts and commentary to guide students in their understanding of the topics. It is organized by questions central to the main branches of philosophy and examines the ideas of philosophers past and present.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how:

• Personalize Learning – MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
• Improve Critical Thinking – Critical thinking features challenge students to go beyond their reading and explore the connections philosophy has in their everyday lives.
• Engage Students – Full-color visuals bring topics to life, and writing examples give students a foundation for their own philosophical exploration.
• Support Instructors – MySearchLab, Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, MyTest, and PowerPoint slides are available.

Product details

• Authors: John Chaffee
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.06.2024
• EAN: 9781292022604
• ISBN: 978-1-292-02260-4
• No. of pages: 584
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 276 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 1274 g
• Series: Pearson; Pearson
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy