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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.--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: 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 m
This text investigates the core questions of philosophy by treating the discipline as a rigorous exercise in evaluating arguments and constructing coherent theories. Elliott Sober, a distinguished philosopher, utilizes a lecture-style framework to guide students through foundational problems in epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics. By integrating primary source readings with analytical commentary, the book demonstrates how philosophical inquiry remains deeply connected to the methodologies of modern physical and social sciences.
What You Will Find
The text is widely regarded as a standard introductory resource for undergraduate philosophy courses due to its clear, conversational tone and focus on logical analysis. Its structured approach to argument evaluation makes it a functional tool for students learning to navigate complex theoretical landscapes.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2012-10-05
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205206697
ISBN-13:
9780205206698