How to Think Like a Philosopher - Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking

As politics slides toward impulsivity, and outrage bests rationality, how can philosophy help us critically engage with the world?How to Think Like A Philosopher is a revelatory exploration of the methods, tenets and attitudes of thought that guide philosophy, and how they can be applied to our own lives.Drawing on decades of enquiry and a huge range of interviews, Julian Baggini identifies twelve key principles that promote incisive thinking. Pay attention; question everything; seek clarity, not certainty: these are just a few of philosophy's guiding maxims which can be applied to everything from understanding the impact of climate change to correctly appraising our own temperaments.Both a fresh introduction to philosophy covering canonical and contemporary philosophers, and an essential, practical guide to good thinking, How to Think Like a Philosopher shows us the way to a more humane, balanced and rational approach to thinking, to politics, and to life.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Baggini, Baggini Julian
• Publisher: Granta Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781783788538
• ISBN: 978-1-78378-853-8
• No. of pages: 314
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; SELF-HELP / General, PHILOSOPHY / General, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, Self-help & personal development, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Popular philosophy, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, History of Western philosophy