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Studying Philosophy (2nd Edition) Review

Studying Philosophy (2nd Edition)
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This new "guide for the perplexed" not only offers a good introduction to succeeding at your study of philosophy, but to succeeding at college. I like that Arthur puts his message in this larger context, and that his advice is applicable, in most places, across the curriculum. (I myself use the book for my philosophy courses!) I agree with Arthur's view that what happens outside the classroom is often much more important in terms of college/educational success than what goes on in the class. The book is well written, not technical, and Arthur's style is interspersed with personal anecdotal comments that add to the delight of reading this book!

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Brief and to-the-point, this informal book was created to help learners succeed—and excel—in the (Philosophy) classroom and on paper. KEY TOPICS It contains concise explanations of basic grammar and punctuation rules, guidelines for writing papers, advice about classroom participation, tips for reading philosophy, suggestions on how to improve study habits, and an introduction to informal and formal logic. For individuals who want to get as much as possible from their lives inside and out of the classroom during their college years.

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Wonder and Critical Reflection: An Invitation to Philosophy Review

Wonder and Critical Reflection: An Invitation to Philosophy
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Anyone with even a casual interest in why philosophy matters should read this book. Thought-provoking, accessible, and useful. Should be required reading for all first-year university students.

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Using honesty, enthusiasm, and humor, this book addresses and answers questions posed by readers likely to find it to be a bit peculiar—e.g., hypercritical, somewhat disorienting, and posing more questions than it seems to answer. It gives examples of a wide variety of thinkers from the ancients—Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Diogenes, Guatama Siddhartha, up to twentieth century thinkers including Wittgenstein, Sartre, Roger Scruton, and Iris Murdoch. Each chapter contains a brief summary of major themes, an introductory student-voiced dialogue, a clarifying discussion, and questions for further reflection. Chapter titles include The Idea of Philosophy; Three Common Temptations; Philosophy as Cultural Criticism; Philosophy as Cultural Conservation; Philosophy and the Labyrinth of Language; Freedom and Self-Determination; and The Search for the Authentic Self. For anyone who wants to engage in philosophical thinking—to experience first hand the wonder, the temptations, the critical tools, and the pleasure of it.

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