Just the Arguments – 100 of the Most Important Arguments in Western Philosophy

TRAMA

Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop. * A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy * The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know * Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary * Translates difficult texts to core arguments * Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas' "Five Ways" to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world * Visit www.justthearguments.com, the editor's site for students, teachers, researchers, and fans of philosophy

NOTE EDITORE

Philosophers don't just make claims, they give arguments.  Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God?  Show me the argument.  Will living a just life lead to happiness?  Show me the argument.  Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified.  The authors also set each argument in context, including key quotations to provide a sense of style and approach. Designed to offer a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas' "Five Ways" to prove the existence of God to the metaphysical possibilities of zombie minds, Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop.

SOMMARIO

Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop. A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary Translates difficult texts to core arguments Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas Five Ways to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world Visit www.justthearguments.com, the editor's site for students, teachers, researchers, and fans of philosophy

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781444336382
• Dimensioni: 229 x 23 x 152 mm Ø 599 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 424