Philosophy Skills Book

Philosophy Skills Book
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9781441124562
ISBN-13 : 144112456X
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Philosophy Skills Book by : Chris Case

Built around practical exercises, this book helps students to practise and master core reading and writing skills crucial to the successful study of philosophy.

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Skill and Expertise

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Skill and Expertise
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 1081
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ISBN-10 : 9781351720427
ISBN-13 : 1351720422
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Skill and Expertise by : Ellen Fridland

Philosophical questions surrounding skill and expertise can be traced back as far as Ancient Greece, China, and India. In the twentieth century, skilled action was an important factor in the work of phenomenologists such as Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty and analytic philosophers including Gilbert Ryle. However, as a subject in its own right it has, until now, remained largely in the background. The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Skill and Expertise is an outstanding reference source and the first major collection of its kind, reflecting the explosion of interest in the topic in recent years. Comprising thirty-nine chapters written by leading international contributors, the Handbook is organized into six clear parts: • Skill in the history of philosophy (East and West) • Skill in epistemology • Skill, intelligence, and agency • Skill in perception, imagination, and emotion • Skill, language, and social cognition • Skill and expertise in normative philosophy. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of mind and psychology, epistemology, and ethics, The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Skill and Expertise is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as social psychology and cognitive science. It is also relevant to those who are interested in conceptual issues underlying skill and expertise in fields such as sport, the performing arts, and medicine.

Philosophy Looks at Chess

Philosophy Looks at Chess
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Publisher : Open Court
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9780812698183
ISBN-13 : 0812698185
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Philosophy Looks at Chess by : Benjamin Hale

Chess, the ancient strategy game, meets the latest, cutting-edge philosophy in this unique book. When 12 philosophers weigh in on one of the world's oldest and most beloved pastimes, the results are often surprising. Philosophical concepts as varied as phenomenology and determinism share the page with a treatise on hip-hop chess tactics and the question of whether Garry Kasparov is, in fact, a cyborg. Putting forth a remarkable array of different views on chess from philosophers with varied chess-proficiency, Philosophy Looks at Chess is an engaging read for chess adherents and the philosophically inclined alike.

A Guide to Field Philosophy

A Guide to Field Philosophy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 605
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ISBN-10 : 9781351169066
ISBN-13 : 1351169068
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis A Guide to Field Philosophy by : Evelyn Brister

Philosophers increasingly engage in practical work with other disciplines and the world at large. This volume draws together the lessons learned from this work—including philosophers’ contributions to scientific research projects, consultations on matters of policy, and expertise provided to government agencies and non-profits—on how to effectively practice philosophy. Its 22 case studies are organized into five sections: I Collaboration and Communication II Policymaking and the Public Sphere III Fieldwork in the Academy IV Fieldwork in the Professions V Changing Philosophical Practice Together, these essays provide a practical, how-to guide for doing philosophy in the field—how to find problems that can benefit from philosophical contributions, effectively collaborate with other professionals and community members, make fieldwork a positive part of a philosophical career, and anticipate and negotiate the sorts of unanticipated problems that crop up in direct public engagement. Key features: Gives specific advice on how to integrate philosophy with outside groups. Offers examples from working with the public and private sectors, community organizations, and academic groups. Provides lessons learned, often summarized at the end of chapters, for how to practice philosophy in the field.

The Philosophy Skills Book

The Philosophy Skills Book
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9781441167422
ISBN-13 : 1441167420
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis The Philosophy Skills Book by : Stephen J. Finn

The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy. Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as: Finding arguments and drawing conclusions Finding and resolving inconsistencies Brainstorming and planning your essays Summarizing and defending your argument Using quotations Avoiding common errorsWhether you want to get your studies off to a flying start or improve your final grade, The Philosophy Skills Book will help you develop the skills you need to be a better Philosopher.

Introducing Philosophy

Introducing Philosophy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 496
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ISBN-10 : 9781317560869
ISBN-13 : 1317560868
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Introducing Philosophy by : Neil Tennant

Written for any readers interested in better harnessing philosophy’s real value, this book covers a broad range of fundamental philosophical problems and certain intellectual techniques for addressing those problems. In Introducing Philosophy: God, Mind, World, and Logic, Neil Tennant helps any student in pursuit of a ‘big picture’ to think independently, question received dogma, and analyse problems incisively. It also connects philosophy to other areas of study at the university, enabling all students to employ the concepts and techniques of this millennia-old discipline throughout their college careers – and beyond. KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS: -- Investigates the philosophy of various subjects (psychology, language, biology, math), helping students contextualize philosophy and view it as an interdisciplinary pursuit; also helps students with majors outside of philosophy to see the relationship between philosophy and their own focused academic pursuits -- Author comes from a distinguished background in Logic and Philosophy of Language, which gives the book a level of rigor, balance, and analytic focus sometimes missing from primers to philosophy -- Introduces students to various important philosophical distinctions (e.g. fact vs. value, descriptive vs. prescriptive, norms vs. laws of nature, analytic vs. synthetic, inductive vs. deductive, a priori vs. a posteriori) providing skills that are important for undergraduates to develop in order to inform their study at higher levels. They are essential for further work in philosophy but they are also very beneficial for students pursuing most other disciplines -- Is much more methodologically comprehensive than competing introductions, giving the student the ability to address a wide range of philosophical problems – and not just the ones reviewed in the book -- Offers a companion website with links to apt primary sources, organized chapter-by-chapter, making unnecessary a separate Reader/Anthology of primary sources – thus providing students with all reading material necessary for the course -- Provides five to ten discussion questions for each chapter, helping instructors and students better interact with the ideas and concepts in the text

101 Philosophy Problems

101 Philosophy Problems
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : 0415261287
ISBN-13 : 9780415261289
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis 101 Philosophy Problems by : Martin Cohen

A fresh and original introduction to philosophy, written in a clear and entertaining style. The first part of the book presents philosophical problems, the second part contains solutions and further discussions.

Philosophy for Children Through the Secondary Curriculum

Philosophy for Children Through the Secondary Curriculum
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9781441196613
ISBN-13 : 1441196617
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Philosophy for Children Through the Secondary Curriculum by : Lizzy Lewis

Philosophy for Children (P4C) is an approach to learning and teaching that aims to develop reasoning and judgement. Students learn to listen to and respect their peers' opinions, think creatively and work together to develop a deeper understanding of concepts central to their own lives and the subjects they are studying. With the teacher adopting the role of facilitator, a true community develops in which rich and meaningful dialogue results in enquiry of the highest order. Each chapter is written by a leading P4C expert and provides an introduction to the relationship between P4C and the subject area, lesson stimuli and activities for extending and deepening students' thinking. The book includes: • guidance on how to embed P4C in curriculum subjects in a crowded and demanding secondary curriculum timetable • troubleshooting advice for the teacher-turned-facilitator • a companion website containing useful links, downloadable resources and material to display on your interactive whiteboard. Edited and collated by the UK's leading P4C organisation, this book introduces a rationale for using and adapting P4C in the secondary curriculum.

Critical Reasoning and Philosophy

Critical Reasoning and Philosophy
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages : 165
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ISBN-10 : 9781442205239
ISBN-13 : 1442205237
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Critical Reasoning and Philosophy by : M. Andrew Holowchak

Critical Reasoning & Philosophy has been praised as an innovative and clearly written handbook that teaches new philosophy students how to read, evaluate, and write in a critical manner. Concise, accessible language and ample use of examples and study modules help students gain the basic knowledge necessary to succeed in undergraduate philosophy courses, and to apply that knowledge to achieve success in other disciplines as well. With a reorganized presentation, fresh modules, new examples and illustrations, the second edition is even more clear and accessible to students.

Doing Philosophy

Doing Philosophy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 9781000089943
ISBN-13 : 1000089940
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Doing Philosophy by : Gerald Rochelle

First published in 2012, Doing Philosophy presents the basics of how ‘to do’ philosophy — what philosophy is, how we can think, the nature of logic, some special terms — in a straightforward and easy to understand style. Then, using questions and exercises as well as everyday examples, the author takes the reader on a wide-ranging tour of key philosophical topics which, as well as the ‘standard fare’ of logic, epistemology, mind, God etc., also includes ethical, social, scientific, cultural and human issues such as time, cosmology, war, animal rights, euthanasia, abortion, genetics, evolution, and the meaning of life. The author’s emphasis throughout is that philosophy is accessible to anyone keen enough to try and do it and that, as a subject, philosophy is practical, fascinating and exciting. By encouraging independent critical thinking and being succinct yet informative, the book involves the reader with the history, the breadth of subject matter, the skills of philosophising and the benefits that philosophy can offer to the enquiring individual. The book accesses major philosophical topics briefly, breaking them down into convenient points, with challenging questions throughout and exercise questions at the end of each chapter, whilst introducing major thinkers and their ideas. There is an extensive further reading list to help those who wish to take this absorbing subject further.