Beebee, Helen

Philosophy: Why It Matters (Why It Matters)

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ISBN 13:: 9781509532162
author:: Beebee, Helen
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.14 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Education, General,
Condition:: New
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Philosophy Why It Matters by Helen Beebee and Michael Rush explores how philosophy can help us address fundamental questions about human existence, morality, and our place in the world. Through four lively chapters, the authors examine the role of philosophy in public debate, its relationship with science and religion, and how it can inform our moral choices. At its core, philosophy is a set of tools for critically thinking about our assumptions and making informed decisions about what to believe and how to act. By engaging with real-life situations and considering multiple perspectives, philosophers can help us navigate complex issues and make sense of the world around us. This book offers a practical and accessible introduction to philosophy, showing how its principles can be applied in everyday life.

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