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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

​The selections provided on this page are written to provide newcomers to the field of philosophy with basic information about the nature and scope of the discipline.  Most of the texts on this page are suitable for those with little or no background in philosophy.

GETTING STARTED

Gardner Fair, "What is Philosophy?"
Michael S. Russo, "Reading a Philosophical Work" [Problems of Philosophy]
Michael S. Russo, "Research in Philosophy: A Guide for Students"
Michael S. Russo, "Logic:  The Building-Blocks of Philosophy"  [Problems of Philosophy]

BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY

Manzoor Elahi, "Political Philosophy:  What is the Social Contact?"
Eric A. Karahalis, "Philosophy of Religion: Does God Exist?"
Stephan T. Mayo, "Aesthetics:  What is Art?"  [Problems of Philosophy]
Michael S. Russo, "Ethics: What is Right?"  [Problems of Philosophy]

BIG QUESTIONS IN PHILOSOPHY

Shane Drefcinski, "Why Happiness is Not Pleasure"
A.C. Ewing, "Arguments for the Existence of God."  [Fund. Questions of Phil.]
George Fullerton, "Is There an External World?"  [Introduction to Philosophy]
George Fullerton. "What is the Mind?"  [Introduction to Philosophy]
George Fullerton, "The Mind-Body Problem"  [Introduction to Philosophy]
George Fulleron, "Monism and Dualism" [Introduction to Philosophy]

STUDY GUIDES TO GREAT PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS

Michael S. Russo, "Study Guides to Great Philosophical Texts"
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The Problems of Philosophy

The Problems of Philosophy offers students the most important selections from the most influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. The aim of this text is to provide an overview of those issues and problems that philosophers have grappled with throughout the centuries.  

ISBN: 9781478295198


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Philosophy of Education

Philosophy of Education is designed to provide students with a sound introduction to the fundamental texts addressing the concepts of educational theory throughout the history of philosophy. As such, this collection to be especially appropriate both for beginning students in philosophy as well as those who may already have some background with introductory or even advanced philosophy courses. With texts by such important thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Rousseau, and Dewey, Philosophy of Education offers a truly comprehensive guide to the theory of education. 

ISBN: 9781490482446

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The Problem of God and the Meaning of Life

This anthology of writings on the Philosophy of Religion addresses questions about faith and reason, the existence (or nonexistence) of God, the mystical experience, life after death, and the problem of evil.  Beginning with a discussion of the three essential "facts" of the human condition — the inevitability of suffering, death, and despair — the text raises the question of whether or not traditional theism continues to provide a viable framework for understanding our human experience.   

ISBN: 9781651283929

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  • Welcome
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  • Philosophy Archives
    • Introduction to Philosophy
    • Classical Philosophy
    • Medieval Philosophy
    • Modern Philosophy
    • 19-20 c. Philosophy
    • Eastern Philosophy
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    • Topical Arrangement
    • Philosophy Resources
  • SophiaOmni Press
  • Contact Us