Philosophical Introductions

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Through an engaging collection of readings and articles </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Philosophical Introductions: Introductory Readings in Philosophy</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> introduces students to a variety of areas within the discipline. The text features examples and content students can easily relate to as well as a section dedicated to humor.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The anthology features 14 readings that cover a range of topics including the concepts of evil forgiveness and apology free will and determinism and the justification of human rights. Students read selections concerning the virtue of character utilitarianism Kantianism humor the concepts of race as applied to social culture and more.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The second edition contains a new chapter written by the editor that explores different perspectives on the problem of evil in the context of a Christian God that is canonically considered all-good all-powerful and all-knowing.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Designed to provide students with thought-provoking reading experiences </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Philosophical Introductions</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is an ideal foundational resource for courses in philosophy.</span></p>