What is this thing called Philosophy?
by Duncan Pritchard
2nd Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781032588438 |
| eText ISBN | 9781040444320 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2026 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 532 |
What is this thing called Philosophy?, 2nd Edition, is an introductory philosophy textbook edited by Duncan Pritchard and published by Routledge. Created for students approaching philosophy for the first time, this volume provides a systematic introduction to fundamental philosophical inquiry by exploring ten core areas of the discipline through a clear, question-led structure.
The content groups primary philosophical subfields into logical thematic divisions. The text guides readers through foundational problems in ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, and epistemology, while also providing dedicated coverage of metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, the philosophy of science, the philosophy of religion, and inquiries into the meaning of life.
As a key structural feature, this volume combines an updated Introduction with a dedicated Glossary of Key Terms to help readers master basic philosophical vocabulary. This layout offers direct, practical support for introductory college courses and independent study aimed at acquiring a broad overview of philosophical thought.
Table of Contents
Chapter Introduction: What is Philosophy?
Chapter Part 1: Ethics
Chapter 1: What is ethics?
Chapter 2: What is metaethics?
Chapter 3: What is normative ethics?
Chapter 4: What is applied ethics?
Chapter Part 2: Political Philosophy
Chapter 5: What is freedom?
Chapter 6: What is justice?
Chapter 7: What is global justice?
Chapter Part 3: Aesthetics
Chapter 8: What is art?
Chapter 9: What is aesthetic experience?
Chapter 10: What is aesthetic judgement?
Chapter Part 4: Epistemology
Chapter 11: What is knowledge?
Chapter 12: Is knowledge valuable?
Chapter 13: Do we have any knowledge?
Chapter Part 5: Philosophy of Mind
Chapter 14: What is consciousness?
Chapter 15: What is perception?
Chapter 16: What are emotions?
Chapter Part 6: Philosophy of Language
Chapter 17: What does ‘meaning’ mean?
Chapter 18: What’s in a name?
Chapter 19: What people mean
Chapter Part 7: Metaphysics
Chapter 20: What is metaphysics?
Chapter 21: How do we do metaphysics?
Chapter 22: Is our world structured?
Chapter Part 8: Philosophy of Science
Chapter 23: What is science?
Chapter 24: Can we trust scientific models?
Chapter 25: Is science getting closer to the truth?
Chapter Part 9: Philosophy of Religion
Chapter 26: What are God’s properties?
Chapter 27: Is belief that God exists reasonable?
Chapter 28: Is faith in God reasonable?
Chapter Part 10: The Meaning of Life
Chapter 29: Must God exist for your life to be meaningful?
Chapter 30: Must your life never come to an end for it to be meaningful?
Chapter 31: How might a meaningful life be possible in a purely physical world?
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