Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition

Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition is a complete crash-course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today. Tying in with standard UK curricula and including core topics such as logic, ethics and political philosophy, this impartial, expert guide cuts through the jargon to give you the facts. Whether you're a philosophy student or a complete beginner, Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition will get you thinking and talking about philosophy in no time, and with maximum confidence. Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition includes:Part I: What is Philosophy? Chapter 1: What's Philosophy All About? Chapter 2: Why is it important? Chapter 3: Becoming a philosophical thinker Part II: The History of Philosophy Chapter 4: Moving from Ancient History to the Present Day Chapter 5: Looking at Eastern Philosophy Chapter 6: Understanding the 'Isms'Part III: Looking at Perception Chapter 7: Understanding Logic Chapter 8: Understanding Knowledge Chapter 9: Looking at Illusion and Certainty Chapter 10: Interpreting LanguagePart IV: The Mind, Consciousness and Morality Chapter 11: Does God Exist? Chapter 12: Looking at Ethics and Morality Chapter 13: Political Philosophy Chapter 14: Seeing How Society Works Chapter 15: Aesthetics and Human ValuesPart V: Philosophy and Science Chapter 16: What the Ancients Thought About Science Chapter 17: Meeting Some Enlightened Thinkers Chapter 18: Scientific Truth and Scientific Fashions Chapter 19: Eastern Philosophy and Modern PhysicsPart VI: The Part of Tens Chapter 20: Ten Important Philosophical Works - and What They Said Chapter 21: Ten Questions to Keep You Thinking

Martin Cohen is a successful philosophy author who has written numerous books, including 101 Philosophical Problems and 101 Ethical Dilemmas. Martin is the Editor of The Philosopher, one of the UK's oldest philosophy journals.