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Here At Last Is A Coherent, Unintimidating Introduction To The Challenging And Fascinating Landscape Of Western Philosophy. Written Expressly For 'Anyone Who Believes There Are Big Questions Out There, But Does Not Know How Toapproach Them,' Think Provides A Sound Framework For Exploring The Most Basic Themes Of Philosophy, And For Understanding How Major Philosophers Have Tackled The Questions That Have Pressed Themselves Most Forcefully On Human Consciousness.Simon Blackburn, Author Of The Bestselling Oxford Dictionary Of Philosophy, Begins By Making A Convincing Case For The Relevance Of Philosophy And Goes On To Give The Reader A Sense Of How The Great Historical Figures Such As Plato, Hume, Kant, Descartes, And Others Have Approached Its Central Themes. In A Lively And Accessible Style, Blackburnapproaches The Nature Of Human Reflection And How We Think, Or Can Think, About Knowledge, Fate, Ethics, Identity, God, Reason, And Truth. Each Chapter Explains A Major Issue, And Gives The Reader A Selfcontained Guide Through The Problems That The Philosophers Have Studied. Because The Text Approaches These Issues From The Gound Up, The Untrained Reader Will Emerge From Its Pages Able To Explore Other Philosophies With Greater Pleasure And Understanding And Be Able To Thinkphilosophicallyfor Him Or Herself.Philosophy Is Often Dismissed As A Purely Academic Discipline With No Relation To The 'Real' World Nonphilosophers Are Compelled To Inhabit. Think Dispels This Myth And Offers A Springboard For All Those Who Want To Learn How The Basic Techniques Of Thinking Shape Our Virtually Every Aspect Of Our Existence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy'? A: The book focuses on providing a coherent introduction to Western philosophy, exploring big questions and themes in an accessible way for readers who may not have prior knowledge.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Think' and what is his background? A: The author is Simon Blackburn, a well-respected philosopher and the author of the Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, known for his contributions to ethics and moral philosophy.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Think'? A: The book covers central themes in philosophy, including knowledge, ethics, identity, fate, God, reason, and truth, as well as insights from historical philosophers like Plato and Kant.
- Q: Is 'Think' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Think' is written expressly for beginners and aims to make philosophical concepts accessible to anyone interested in exploring these important questions.
- Q: How many pages does 'Think' have? A: The book contains 320 pages, providing a comprehensive yet digestible exploration of philosophical themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Think'? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it convenient for reading and handling.
- Q: When was 'Think' published? A: The book was published on March 22, 2013.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from 'Think'? A: This book is ideal for anyone who believes there are significant questions in life but does not know how to approach them, including students, casual readers, and those interested in philosophy.
- Q: Does 'Think' include practical applications of philosophy? A: Yes, the book aims to dispel the myth that philosophy is only academic, showing how philosophical thinking applies to real-world situations and personal existence.
- Q: Is 'Think' a textbook or more of a narrative book? A: While it provides informative content about philosophy, 'Think' is written in a narrative style that is engaging and accessible, rather than a traditional textbook format.