Philosophy Here and Now - Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life

Zusatztext Philosophy Here and Now has a lot of extra features that help students to develop a very wide and open perspective on what philosophy is about. Vaughn has the extraordinary ability to explain and to summarize the essence of philosophy in a few words. The detailed and excellent explanation of 'How to Write a Philosophy Paper' and the 'Sample Philosophy Paper' will guide students in writing not just philosophy essays! but also others in different disciplines. Informationen zum Autor Lewis Vaughn is the author or coauthor of numerous books! including The Power of Critical Thinking! Fifth Edition! (2015)! Living Philosophy: A Historical Introduction to Philosophical Ideas (2014)! Philosophy: The Quest for Truth! Ninth Edition (2013)! The Moral Life! Fifth Edition (2013)! and Bioethics: Principles! Issues! and Cases (2012)! all published by Oxford UniversityPress. Klappentext Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life! Second Edition! is a 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 engagingchapter-ending literary selections! abundant illustrations! and a wealth of pedagogical features.FEATURES* A comprehensive introductory chapter lays the groundwork for philosophical thinking* Six types of text boxes-"Philosophy Now!" "Philosophers at Work!" "Philosophy Lab!" "What Do You Believe!" "Writing to Understand: Critiquing Philosophical Views!" and "Writing to Understand: Arguing Your Own Views" demonstrate the value and relevance of philosophy* Additional pedagogical elements make the material even more engaging and accessible. These include marginal critical-thinking questions! marginal quotes! a timeline! key terms (boldfaced at their first appearance and listed and defined at the end of each chapter)! marginal definitions! and a glossary.* Charts! tables! and color photos keep students visually engaged* Fictional or narrative selections-followed by "Probing Questions"-at the end of each chapter explore and dramatize the philosophical issues discussed* A "How to Write a Philosophy Paper" appendix offers concise! step-by-step guidance in crafting an effective philosophical essay Zusammenfassung Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life! Second Edition! is a 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 engagingchapter-ending literary selections! abundant illustrations! and a wealth of pedagogical features.FEATURES* A comprehensive introductory chapter lays the groundwork for philosophical thinking* Six types of text boxes-"Philosophy Now!" "Philosophers at Work!" "Philosophy Lab!" "What Do You Believe!" "Writing to Understand: Critiquing Philosophical Views!" and "Writing to Understand: Arguing Your Own Views" demonstrate the value and relevance of philosophy* Additional pedagogical elements make the material even more engaging and accessible. These include marginal critical-thinking questions! marginal quotes! a timeline! key terms (boldfaced at their first appearance and listed and defined at the end of each chapter)! marginal definitions! and a glossary.* Charts! tables! and color photos keep students visually engaged* Fictional or narrative selections-followed by "Probing Questions"-at the end of each chapter explore and dramatize the philosophical issues discussed...

Product details

• Authors: Lewis Vaughn
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.09.2015
• EAN: 9780190207038
• ISBN: 978-0-19-020703-8
• No. of pages: 480
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 254 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works