So, this was a really mixed bag sin So why did I even read this? Well, I was taking a course on Coursera on philosophy and this was the recommended "textbook" (definitely for sure 100% got this in a legal and non-shady way). Why was I taking a course on philosophy? Dude, idk, some branches of it are REALLY interesting and I also wanted to refresh my knowledge from uni. It's really quite short but as I was taking notes (such a student, I know) it took more time to read it than I would've expected. So why did I even read this? Well, I was taking a course on Coursera on philosophy and this was the recommended "textbook" (definitely for sure 100% got this in a legal and non-shady way).
Key topics and their areas of focus include:Įpistemology - what our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it Philosophy of Science - foundational conceptual issues in scientific research and practice Philosophy of Mind - what it means for something to have a mind, and how minds should be understood and explained Moral Philosophy - the nature of our moral judgements and reactions, whether they aim at some objective moral truth, or are mere personal or cultural preferences, and Metaphysics - fundamental conceptual questions about the nature of reality.ĭesigned to be used on the corresponding Introduction to Philosophy online course offered by The University of Edinburgh, this book is also highly recommended to anyone looking for a short overview of this fascinating discipline.more Key topics and their areas of focus include: Epistemology - what our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it Philosophy of Science - foundational conceptual issues in scientific research a Philosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions and issues at the foundation of this important subject. Philosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions and issues at the foundation of this important subject.
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