From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest theories in the philosophy of mind, An Introduction to Philosophy provides clear and incisive discussion of the key areas of philosophy for students new to the subject.

Provides the tools new students need to tackle philosophical arguments themselves
Clearly presents and explains contemporary issues and current debates
Covers the key areas of philosophy, including perception, epistemology, metaphysics, the mind, philosophy of religion, ethics and political philosophy
Contains numerous learning features such as introductions, summaries, questions and further reading

An Introduction to Philosophy is an ideal text for AS level, A level and first-year undergraduate students or anyone studying the subject for the first time.

Autorentext
John Nuttall teaches Philosophy at St. John's School, Leatherhead.

Inhalt

Philosophers Past and Present xv

Acknowledgements xvii

1 The Nature of Philosophy 1

2 The Start of Modern Philosophy: Descartes' Meditations 11

3 Perception and Reality 34

4 Knowledge, Belief and Logic 59

5 Space, Time, Causality and Substance 81

6 The Mind 115

7 God 139

8 Morality 170