Philosophy A Very Short Introduction
Philosophy A Very Short Introduction by Edward Craig, published by Oxford University Press in 2020, offers a concise exploration of fundamental philosophical questions. This edition, comprising 148 pages, delves into themes such as ethics, knowledge, and the self, drawing on the works of influential thinkers like Plato, Hume, Descartes, Hegel, Darwin, and Buddhist writers. Craig emphasizes the relevance of philosophy and its interconnected areas, providing readers with a foundational understanding of the discipline.
In this updated edition, readers will find a new chapter dedicated to the topic of free will, examining determinism and indeterminism through the lenses of Descartes and Hegel. The book also addresses the Problem of Evil and Kant’s views on moral obligation. As part of the Very Short Introductions series, this work is designed to present complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it suitable for those looking to engage with philosophical concepts in a straightforward way.
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How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This Very Short Introduction discusses some of the key questions philosophy engages with. Edward Craig explores important themes in ethics, and the nature of knowledge and the self, through readings from Plato, Hume, Descartes, Hegel, Darwin, and Buddhist writers. Throughout, he emphasizes why we do phiilosophy, explains how different areas of philosophy are related, and explores the contexts in which philosophy was and is done.
This new edition includes a new chapter on free will, discussing determinism and indeterminism in the context of Descartes and Hegel’s work. Craig also covers the Problem of Evil, and Kant’s argument on the source of moral obligation.
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