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Invitation to Philosophy Martin Hollis

Invitation to Philosophy By Martin Hollis

Invitation to Philosophy by Martin Hollis

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aeo New edition of a classic introduction to philosophy. aeo Covers key philosophical questions such as free choice, appearance and reality, rationality, morality, other minds. aeo Widely respected student text written by a first--rate philosopher.

Invitation to Philosophy Summary

Invitation to Philosophy by Martin Hollis

In the revised and updated edition of this classic introductory text, Martin Hollis leads his readers through the age--old philosophical questions of free choice and human nature, appearance and reality, reason and experience.

Invitation to Philosophy Reviews

"A wonderful introduction to the subject for both the general reader and the beginning student, and will be read with profit and pleasure by those more seasoned in the discipline." Time Higher Education Supplement (of the first edition) "This book is witty, wide--ranging, punchy, and engrossing. It could not fail to ignite the thoughts of those with even the faintest philosophical spark in them." Journal of Applied Philosophy (of the first edition)

About Martin Hollis

Martin Hollis is Professor at the School of Economic and Social Studies at the University of East Anglia. He is author of numerous publications including Models of Man (1977), Philosophy of Social Science (1994) and Reason in Action (1996).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. 1. Wonder, Paradox and Vision. 2. Reasoning. Proof. Evidence. Scientific Method. 3. The Cave. 4. Ants, Spiders and Bees. 5. The Web of Belief. 6. The Elusive "I". 7. The Ring of Gyges. 8. The Common Good. 9. Robots, Apes and Angels. Further Reading. Index.

Additional information

GOR002572987
9780631206644
0631206647
Invitation to Philosophy by Martin Hollis
Martin Hollis
Invitation Series
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
1997-08-25
192
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