Philosophy (Age 18, US Bachelor’s 1)
About This Textbook
This textbook provides an overview of a common range of philosophical topics for a first- or second-year general education philosophy course. It is organized thematically, following the principal categories of academic philosophy (logic, metaphysics, epistemology, theories of value, and history of philosophy).
Textbook Details
| Author | Nathan Smith (Houston Community College) |
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| Age / Grade | Age 18 / US Bachelor’s 1 |
| Original Language | English |
| License Type | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) This means users are free to copy, redistribute, remix, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as they provide appropriate attribution. Learn more about this license at creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0. |
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Table of Contents
Introduction to Philosophy — Critical Thinking, Research, Reading, and Writing — The Early History of Philosophy around the World — The Emergence of Classical Philosophy — Logic and Reasoning — Metaphysics — Epistemology — Value Theory — Normative Moral Theory — Applied Ethics — Political Philosophy — Contemporary Philosophies and Social Theories