Philosophy

This is a clear, accessible introduction to the method and subject of philosophy. Written to meet the needs of students, at the end of each chapter there are clear note structures to help students use the ideas confidently, with movements in thought represented on intellectual maps that will allow them to see how each fits into the whole. The text is enriched with fascinating insights into the lives and ideas of philosophers, which makes it an absorbing read.

Bryan Greetham is Lecturer in Philosophy at The University of Newcastle, Australia.

Introduction - What is Philosophy? * The Method * The Subject: * Part 1: Understanding the Outside World * Knowledge * Truth * Knowledge and Scepticism * Knowledge of the Outside World * Explanation * Religion * Part 2: Understanding the Individual * Self-identity * Mind and Body: * Part 3: Understanding the Relations between the Individual and the Outside World * Determinism and Freedom * Ethics * Politics