Core Questions in Philosophy

<p>In this 9th edition of <em>Core Questions in Philosophy</em> Elliott Sober and Joel Velasco use an engaging lecture-style format to show students how philosophy is best used to evaluate many different kinds of arguments and to construct sound theories. Well-known historical texts are discussed not as a means to honor the dead or merely to describe what various philosophers have thought but to engage with criticize and even improve ideas from the past. In addition - because philosophy cannot function apart from its engagement with the wider society - traditional and contemporary philosophical problems are brought into dialogue with the physical biological and social sciences. Text boxes highlight key concepts and review questions discussion questions and a glossary of terms are also included.</p><p><i>Core Questions in Philosophy </i>has served as a premier introductory textbook for three decades with updates to each new edition.</p><p>Key updates to this 9th edition include:</p><ul> <li>A new concluding chapter on the meaning of life</li> <li>The integration of non-Western thinkers throughout the book</li> <li>Expanded discussions on utilitarianism virtue ethics free will and epistemology</li> <li>Updated material from philosophy and empirical research throughout</li> </ul><p>Revisions to the online list of recommended resources include:</p><ul> <li>Additional recommendations of supplementary readings with updated source links to all reading material</li> <li>New recommended videos and podcasts all organized by their relevance to each chapter in the book</li> </ul>