Ultimate Questions Thinking about Philosophy
Ultimate Questions Thinking about Philosophy by Nils Ch Rauhut, published by Prentice Hall in 2011, is a concise text that delves into the main problems of contemporary philosophy. This third edition, comprising 239 pages, is designed to engage readers in critical thinking through over 100 “Food for Thought” exercises, making it suitable for both students and anyone interested in philosophical inquiry.
The book explores timeless issues such as free will, personal identity, and the existence of God, encouraging readers to reflect on these subjects through vivid examples. It aims to connect philosophical concepts with everyday thinking, while also introducing contemporary theories relevant to the challenges faced by modern analytic philosophers. This approach not only enhances understanding but also invites readers to consider the complexities of their own nature.
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This inexpensive and brief text examines the main problems in contemporary philosophy and uses more than 100 “Food for Thought” exercises to promote critical thinking and help students become active learners of philosophy. The book is intended for use by professors teaching a problems-oriented course, but is structured to appeal to any reader willing to explore subjects such as free will, personal identity, existence of God, and more.
Ultimate Questions explores how the timeless problems of Western philosophy are located inside our ordinary ways of thinking and being. It encourages readers to think about philosophy first-hand by using vivid and engaging examples. It also introduces readers to prominent up-to-date theories being applied to the same problems encountered by contemporary analytic philosophers. After reading this text, students will gain a better sense of how mysterious their own natures really are.
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