Issues in Philosophy - An Introduction (Electronic book text, 2nd Revised edition)

This established introductory guide to philosophy tackles the key areas students will cover, in a clear and informative way. The book is organised around the different areas of philosophy including: - Philosophy of Religion - Theory of Knowledge - Ethics - Social and Political Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind - Philosophy of Science. Issues in Philosophy has been substantially revised and expanded for this edition. Changes include a new chapter on the Philosophy of Science, a section on Personal Identity, and expanded discussions of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Naturalism. The text has been updated throughout to reflect recent developments in research and teaching. Within each chapter, Calvin Pinchin discusses the writings of key western philosophers, including Descartes, Hume, Plato, Aristotle, Russell, Sartre, Rousseau, and psychologists such as Freud and Skinner. Pinchin offers critical examinations of the implications of their solutions to the problems of philosophy thereby highlighting the main points of discussion and debate. Lucid and balanced, Issues in Philosophy is the ideal beginner's guide for both students and general readers.