Hetherington, Stephen
Being Philosophical: An Introduction to Philosophy and Its Methods
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509554584
- author:
- Hetherington, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 21.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Being Philosophical: An Introduction to Philosophy and Its Methods by Stephen Hetherington is an accessible guide to philosophical thinking as an activity. The author explores various intellectual tools from different traditions, East and West, to help readers start doing philosophy from scratch.
This book delves into fundamental topics such as the nature of selves, souls, identity, will, knowing, and reasoning, among others, presenting possible methods for responding to different theories. Hetherington's approach is inviting and conversational, making this book an ideal introduction to philosophy for new students or anyone curious about exploring philosophical ideas.