Fundamentals of Philosophy Paperback / softback

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Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Thematically introduces students to the major philosophic thinkers. Fundamentals of Philosophy offers a broad scope of classic and contemporary selections from the world’s major thinkers via a narrative format that presents difficult issues and readings in a simplified manner for students. Its readings are grouped around nine major themes/chapters, and are organized as a debate on one central issue.

This approach helps students understand the argumentative style of philosophy, and learn how philosophic issues and solutions they encounter can be applied to their everyday life. A better teaching and learning experienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students.

Here’s how: Improve Critical Thinking – “Questions for Discussion” and a “Glossary of Terms” help students study. Engage Students – “Biographies” and “Recent Developments” stimulate student interest and understanding of philosophy’s contemporary applications. Support Instructors – An Instructor’s Manual to accompany the text are available to be packaged with this text.