Thinking Philosophically

Thinking Philosophically: An Introduction to the Great Debates presents a highly accessible introduction to five of the most fundamental debates in world philosophy. Introduces five fundamental philosophical debates in a highly engaging and accessible manner that invites readers to enter the discussion themselves  Features chapters that each consider a central philosophical question dialectically by exploring the conflicting approaches of different philosophers  Argues that the work of philosophers like Plato and Rousseau is just as relevant today as it was in their own time  Provides a structure that encourages readers to apply philosophical principles to their everyday lives

Prologue xii 1 An Introduction to Philosophy 1 2 Alone or With Others? 27 3 What Should We Do? 65 4 Whom Should We Emulate? (1) 98 5 Whom Should We Emulate? (2) 127 6 What Do You Know? 145 7 Being in Time 175 Epilogue 206 Works Cited 209 Index 214