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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 best selling 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 self contained 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 think philosophically for him or herself.Philosophy is often dismissed as a purely academic discipline with no relation to the 'real' world non philosophers 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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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy'? A: The book provides a coherent and unintimidating introduction to Western philosophy, focusing on major themes and questions that philosophers have explored.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Simon Blackburn, known for his contributions to philosophy and for writing the Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Think'? A: The book was published on October 14, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Think'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Think' is written expressly for anyone new to philosophy, providing a sound framework for exploring philosophical questions.
- Q: What philosophical themes does the book cover? A: The book discusses themes such as knowledge, ethics, identity, fate, God, reason, and truth.
- Q: Can this book help non-philosophers understand philosophical concepts? A: Yes, it dispels the myth that philosophy is purely academic and helps readers apply philosophical thinking to real-life situations.
- Q: What makes 'Think' different from other philosophy books? A: It is written in a lively and accessible style, making complex ideas approachable for readers without prior philosophical training.
- Q: Is 'Think' a single edition or does it have multiple editions? A: This book is identified as the first edition.