Everyday Examples: An Introduction to Philosophy by Professor David Cunning (Eng

Description: Everyday Examples by Professor David Cunning, David Cunning "Free will: mental energy that poofs into existence from scratch?"In pairing key ideas from the history of philosophy with examples from everyday life and culture, David Cunning produces a clear, incisive and engaging introduction to philosophy. Everyday Examples explores historical philosophy and the contemporary theory scene and includes ideas from both the analytic and continental traditions. This broad sweep of topics provides a synoptic overview of philosophy as a discipline and philosophizing as an activity.With examples drawn from everything from The Matrix and Sesame Street to sleepwalking, driving, dancing, playing a sport and observing animals, students are pointed to ways in which they can be a philosopher outside the classroom in the everyday world.As well as providing entertaining and relatable examples from everyday life, this book will be especially useful in the classroom, it is accessible and discussion-oriented, so that students can get first-hand practice at actually doing philosophy. This accessibility does not come at the expense of rigour but, rather, provides a way in to thinking about the major issues, figures and moments in the history of philosophy. The chapters are divided into brief sustainable nuggets so that students can get a definite handle on each issue and also be the expert for the day on a given section.There are suggested study questions at the end of each chapter that bring out the force of each side of the many different issues.An indispensable tool for those approaching philosophy for the first time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography David Cunning is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Philosophy Department at the University of Iowa, USA. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgements1. The nature and existence of the external world2. Morality and value3. Material minds: a no-brainer?4. The meaning of life5. Uncaused eternal mind versus uncaused eternal matter6. Free will: mental energy that appears to poof into existence from scratch7. Agency, authority, and difference8. The individual and societyBibliographyIndex Review Everyday Examples is an introductory text that lives up to its name. David Cunnings accessible, flexible, and versatile work enables readers to do philosophy, not just learn about it. * Brett Gaul, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Southwest Minnesota State University, USA *Cunnings introductory textbook invites students to be active engaged learners achieved by a rich self-discovery of the meaningful enterprise of philosophical inquiry. Everyday Examples is an invaluable pedagogical tool designed to enrich student comprehension and elicit critical discourse both inside and outside of the classroom. * Genevieve Migely, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Cornell College, USA * Promotional An animated introductory text that brings to life the theories, arguments and people of the history of philosophy through accessible everyday examples that encourage student discussion and engagement Long Description Free will: mental energy that poofs into existence from scratch..In pairing key ideas from the history of philosophy with examples from everyday life and culture, David Cunning produces a clear, incisive and engaging introduction to philosophy. Everyday Examples explores historical philosophy and the contemporary theory scene and includes ideas from both the analytic and continental traditions. This broad sweep of topics provides a synoptic overview of philosophy as a discipline and philosophizing as an activity...With examples drawn from everything from The Matrix and Sesame Street to sleepwalking, driving, dancing, playing a sport and observing animals, students are pointed to ways in which they can be a philosopher outside the classroom in the everyday world...As well as providing entertaining and relatable examples from everyday life, this book will be especially useful in the classroom, it is accessible and discussion-oriented, so that students can get first-hand practice at actually doing philosophy. This accessibility does not come at the expense of rigour but, rather, provides a way in to thinking about the major issues, figures and moments in the history of philosophy. The chapters are divided into brief sustainable nuggets so that students can get a definite handle on each issue and also be the expert for the day on a given section.There are suggested study questions at the end of each chapter that bring out the force of each side of the many different issues...An indispensable tool for those approaching philosophy for the first time. Review Quote " Everyday Examples is an introductory text that lives up to its name. David Cunnings accessible, flexible, and versatile work enables readers to do philosophy, not just learn about it." -- Brett Gaul, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Southwest Minnesota State University, USA "Cunnings introductory textbook invites students to be active engaged learners achieved by a rich self-discovery of the meaningful enterprise of philosophical inquiry. Everyday Examples is an invaluable pedagogical tool designed to enrich student comprehension and elicit critical discourse both inside and outside of the classroom." -- Genevieve Migely, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Cornell College, USA Promotional "Headline" An animated introductory text that brings to life the theories, arguments and people of the history of philosophy through accessible everyday examples that encourage student discussion and engagement Feature Short, digestible examples designed to generate student discussion Details ISBN1472574648 ISBN-10 1472574648 ISBN-13 9781472574640 Format Hardcover Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle An Introduction to Philosophy Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-01-29 DEWEY 109 Pages 312 Short Title EVERYDAY EXAMPLES Language English Media Book Author David Cunning UK Release Date 2015-01-29 NZ Release Date 2015-01-29 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2015-01-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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