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Applying philosophy to everyday life.Core Questions in Philosophy emphasizes the idea that philosophy is a subject devoted to evaluating arguments and constructing theories.Presented in an engaging lecture-style format, this text/reader focuses on the basic issues and ideas in philosophy with lectures/discussions, supported by readings from historically important sources. Discussions emphasize the logic of philosophical arguments and how they relate to the content of modern physical and social sciences.Teaching & Learning ExperienceThe teaching and learning experience with this program helps to: 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– Review questions at the end of each chapter allow students to review what they’ve just learned and think critically about related problems. Engage Students– Following a lecture format, the text portion is written in an engaging conversational tone. Explore Theory– Emphasis on evaluating arguments and constructing theories. Support Instructors – An instructor’s manual, test bank, MyTest Test Bank, and PowerPoint presentation provide more teaching resources. MySearchLab w/ etext has topic-specific assessment, flashcards, and chapter exams offer and report directly to your grade book.Note: MySearchLab with eText 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: 0205861156 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205861156
This text investigates the core questions of philosophy by emphasizing the evaluation of arguments and the construction of theoretical frameworks. Elliott Sober, a prominent philosopher of science, utilizes a lecture-style format to bridge the gap between historical philosophical texts and contemporary scientific inquiry. The book provides a structured pedagogical approach that encourages students to analyze the logical consistency of arguments rather than merely memorizing historical positions.
What You Will Find
This text is widely regarded as a standard introductory resource for undergraduate philosophy courses due to its clear, conversational tone and focus on logical rigor. The inclusion of primary source readings alongside Sober's own analytical commentary provides a balanced approach for students navigating complex metaphysical and epistemological debates.
Page Count:
393
Publication Date:
2012-10-22
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205191363
ISBN-13:
9780205191369