| A Philosophy of the Human Being Contributor(s): Davies, Julian a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 076184516X ISBN-13: 9780761845164 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $48.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2009 Annotation: This book is an accessible text that explores what it means to be human. It is designed for an introductory course in Philosophy of the Human Being. This book contains an abundance of current examples, with embedded quotations from philosophers and selections from contemporary writers following the chapters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Epistemology |
| Dewey: 128 |
| LCCN: 2008942904 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.96" (0.57 lbs) 162 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is an accessible text that explores what it means to be human. It is designed for an introductory course in Philosophy of the Human Being and contains an abundance of current examples, with embedded quotations from philosophers and selections from contemporary writers following the chapters. The author provides an introduction to philosophy, then discusses the topics of human sociability, intelligence, freedom, duality, individuality and immortality. He concludes by highlighting the contrast between realism and materialism. This systematic approach focuses on issues, with a minimum of metaphysical superstructure and jargon, and provides connections between the readings. |