Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments, 4/e
Theodore Schick, Jr.,
Muhlenberg College Lewis Vaughn
ISBN: 0073386685 Copyright year: 2010
Feature Summary
More than 75 thought experiments describe the possible situations in which a particular theory should hold, encouraging students to examine both the theory and the thought experiment. "Thought Probes" throughout each chapter challenge students to conduct their own thought experiments.
A coherent theoretical framework aids students in their understanding of contemporary and traditional philosophical problems.
Classic and contemporary readings at the end of each chapter provides context for the philosophical theories and thought experiments. Each set of readings concludes with a piece of fiction that revisits many of the philosophical questions examined in the chapter.
Chapter introductions explain the philosophical problem being explored, define key concepts, and identify chapter objectives.
Chapter summaries, study questions, and discussion questions encourage students to think more deeply about the subject matter.
Boxed features and quotes relate philosophical issues to current events and classic writings.
Biographical boxes provide background information on important philosophers covered in the text.
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