The Philosopher's Way

Students learn to critically think about philosophy. The Philosopher,s Way inspires students to think like a philosopher, helping them become more accomplished critical thinkers and develop the analytical tools needed to think philosophically about important issues. This text features readings from major philosophical texts and commentary to guide students in their understanding of the topics. It is organized by questions central to the main branches of philosophy and examines the ideas of philosophers past and present. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here,s how: *Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.*Improve Critical Thinking - Critical thinking features challenge students to go beyond their reading and explore the connections philosophy has in their everyday lives.* Engage Students - Full-color visuals bring topics to life, and writing examples give students a foundation for their own philosophical exploration.*Support Instructors - MySearchLab, Instructor,s Manual, Test Bank, MyTest, and PowerPoint slides are available to be packaged with this text. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205885888 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205885886.

Found in this section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents 1. BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life Chapter 2 What is the Philosopher,s Way? Socrates and the Examined Life Chapter 3 Who are You? Consciousness, Identity, and the Self Chapter 4 Are You Free? Freedom and Determinism Chapter 5 How Can We Know the Nature of Reality? Philosophical Foundations Chapter 6 What is Real? What is True? Further Explorations Chapter 7 Is there a Spiritual Reality? Exploring the Philosophy of Religion Chapter 8 Are there Moral Truths?Thinking About Ethics Chapter 9 What are Right Actions? Constructing an Ethical Theory Chapter 10 What is Social Justice? Creating a Just State 2. FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1: What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life 1.1 Why Study Philosophy? 1.2 Defining Philosophy Philosophy Is the Pursuit of Wisdom Philosophy Begins with Wonder Philosophy Is a Dynamic Process The Ultimate Aim of Philosophy 1.3 Thinking Philosophically: Becoming a Critical Thinker Thinking Philosophically What Is Your Philosophy of Life? Qualities of a Critical Thinker Thinking Philosophically Who Are Your Models of Critical Thinking? The Process of Critical Thinking Thinking Philosophically Applying the Critical Thinking Model Stages in Critical Thinking 1.4 Understanding Arguments The Structure of Arguments Evaluating Arguments Deductive Arguments Inductive Arguments Informal Fallacies Thinking Philosophically Evaluating Arguments 1.5 Branches of Philosophy Metaphysics Thinking Philosophically Are You Willing to Question Your Beliefs? Thinking Philosophically How Do You Know What Is True? Epistemology Ethics Thinking Philosophically Do You Have a Moral Philosophy? Political and Social Philosophy Aesthetics 1.6 Reading Critically: Working with Primary Sources Bertrand Russell, from The Value of Philosophy Reading Critically Analyzing Russell on the Value of Philosophy 1.7 Making Connections: The Search for a Meaningful Life Thinking Philosophically What Do You Hope to Learn? Writing About Philosophy Analyzing Your Beliefs visual summary chapter review for further reading, viewing & research Chapter 2: What is