Ultimate Questions: Thinking about Philosophy [Rental Edition]

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For courses in Introductory Philosophy

An active approach to philosophy
While most introduction to philosophy courses focus on reading philosophical texts, Ultimate Questions: Thinking about Philosophy pushes students toward an active learning approach. The text is designed to instigate meaningful discussions between students and instructors, relying on more than 100 “Food for Thought” exercises throughout. These exercises are based on the author’s own experience engaging students in lecture environments and are designed to help students discover how well they understand philosophical concepts and how to apply them to real-life scenarios. The 4th Edition has been extensively updated with a new chapter, chapter expansions, and more.

Nils Ch. Rauhut is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Coastal Carolina University. His scholarly interests are focused on ancient philosophy (especially Plato) but he is also interested in philosophical pedagogy. He is a former president of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers and editor of Readings on the Ultimate Questions.

1. What is Philosophy?
2. Philosophical Tools
3. What do We Know?
4. The Problem of Free Will
5. The Problem of Personal Identity
6. The Mind/Body Problem
7. Does God Exist?
8. What Ought We to Do?
9. Should We be Afraid of Death?