Central Issues of Philosophy

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Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell (2009)
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Comprising 20 free-standing chapters written by specialists in their respective fields, _Central Issues of Philosophy_ provides novice readers with the ideal accessible introduction to all of philosophy's core issues. An accessible introduction to the central issues of philosophy Organized around key philosophical issues - ranging from truth, knowledge and reality to free will, ethics and the existence of God Provides beginning students with the information and skills to delve deeper into philosophical fields of study Each chapter is written by an experienced teacher

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A priori truths.Greg Restall
Artistic value.Peter Lamarque
Causation and laws of nature.Barry Dainton
Ethical value.Mark LeBar
Existence.Robin LePoidevin
Existence of God.Paul O'Grady
Free will.Helen Steward
Introduction : an essay on philosophy and the four philosophical virtues.John Shand
Knowledge.Duncan Pritchard
Language and meaning.Mark Sainsbury
Language and meaning.R. M. Sainsbury
Perception.Daniel Stoljar
Reality and thought.Matti Eklund
Scientific inquiry.Marc Lange
The self and personal identity.Paul Snowdon
Truth.Jeffrey Ketland
Modality.  (pages 95--106)Daniel Nolan
Mind and consciousness.  (pages 107--120)Keith Frankish & Maria Kasmirli
Action.  (pages 137-151)Luca Ferrero
Ethical choice.  (pages 219-230)Philip Stratton-Lake
The state.  (pages 257--274)Michael Huemer
Liberty.  (pages 275--286)Matt Zwolinski

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