Philosophy For Dummies

Praise for Tom Morris
"Tom Morris is no dummy and I'm no philosopher, so we're probably a matched set for his wonderful exercise in unraveling some of life's most elusive and enduring mysteries. Read it and grow wise!" —Ken Schanzer, President, NBC Sports

"Like nobody else, Tom Morris brings the field of philosophy to life." —Paul K. Moser, Professor and Chairperson of Philosophy, Loyola University of Chicago

Discover how to apply ancient wisdom to your everyday life

Brimming with great ideas that will rock your world

If you think philosophy is complicated or boring, think again! In this refreshing different guide, author Tom Morris not only explains philosophical fundamentals, but show you how philosophy can help you find more meaning in life, understand religious belief, and look at the world in a whole new light.

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  • Think about life's ultimate questions
  • Apply the insights of great philosophers
  • Develop your own personal philosophy
  • Expand your mind
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Philosophy For Dummies

Praise for Tom Morris
"Tom Morris is no dummy and I'm no philosopher, so we're probably a matched set for his wonderful exercise in unraveling some of life's most elusive and enduring mysteries. Read it and grow wise!" —Ken Schanzer, President, NBC Sports

"Like nobody else, Tom Morris brings the field of philosophy to life." —Paul K. Moser, Professor and Chairperson of Philosophy, Loyola University of Chicago

Discover how to apply ancient wisdom to your everyday life

Brimming with great ideas that will rock your world

If you think philosophy is complicated or boring, think again! In this refreshing different guide, author Tom Morris not only explains philosophical fundamentals, but show you how philosophy can help you find more meaning in life, understand religious belief, and look at the world in a whole new light.

Discover how to:

  • Think about life's ultimate questions
  • Apply the insights of great philosophers
  • Develop your own personal philosophy
  • Expand your mind
Get Smart! www.dummies.com
  • Register to win cool prizes
  • Browse exclusive articles and excerpts
  • Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter
  • Chat with authors and preview other books
  • Talk to us, ask questions, get answers
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Philosophy For Dummies

Philosophy For Dummies

by Tom Morris
Philosophy For Dummies

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Praise for Tom Morris
"Tom Morris is no dummy and I'm no philosopher, so we're probably a matched set for his wonderful exercise in unraveling some of life's most elusive and enduring mysteries. Read it and grow wise!" —Ken Schanzer, President, NBC Sports

"Like nobody else, Tom Morris brings the field of philosophy to life." —Paul K. Moser, Professor and Chairperson of Philosophy, Loyola University of Chicago

Discover how to apply ancient wisdom to your everyday life

Brimming with great ideas that will rock your world

If you think philosophy is complicated or boring, think again! In this refreshing different guide, author Tom Morris not only explains philosophical fundamentals, but show you how philosophy can help you find more meaning in life, understand religious belief, and look at the world in a whole new light.

Discover how to:

  • Think about life's ultimate questions
  • Apply the insights of great philosophers
  • Develop your own personal philosophy
  • Expand your mind
Get Smart! www.dummies.com
  • Register to win cool prizes
  • Browse exclusive articles and excerpts
  • Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter
  • Chat with authors and preview other books
  • Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764551536
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 09/28/1999
Series: For Dummies Books
Pages: 384
Sales rank: 1,025,739
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Tom Morris holds a PhD degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Yale University, and is a former Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He is also the founder of the Morris Institute for Human Values and author of over 30 books, including The Stoic Art of Living: Inner Resilience and Outer Results.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: What Is Philosophy, Anyway? 5

Chapter 1: Great Thinkers, Deep Thoughts 7

Chapter 2: Philosophy as an Activity 17

Chapter 3: The Love of Wisdom 25

Part 2: How Do We Know Anything? 39

Chapter 4: Belief, Truth, and Knowledge 41

Chapter 5: The Challenge of Skepticism 57

Chapter 6: The Amazing Reality of Basic Beliefs 73

Part 3: What Is the Good? 89

Chapter 7: What’s Good? 91

Chapter 8: Happiness, Excellence, and the Good Life 105

Chapter 9: Ethical Rules and Moral Character 125

Part 4: Are We Ever Really Free? 139

Chapter 10: Fate, Destiny, and You 141

Chapter 11: Standard Views of Freedom 153

Chapter 12: Doing: Human Agency in the World 163

Part 5: The Incredible, Invisible You 169

Chapter 13: What Is a Person? 171

Chapter 14: The Case for Materialism 183

Chapter 15: The Case for Dualism 193

Part 6: What’s the Deal with Death? 203

Chapter 16: From Dust to Dust: Fear and the Void 205

Chapter 17: Philosophical Consolations on Death 213

Chapter 18: Is There Life after Death? 225

Part 7: Is There a God? 245

Chapter 19: Two Worldviews 247

Chapter 20: Theistic Visions 257

Chapter 21: The Problem of Evil 277

Part 8: The Meaning of Life 295

Chapter 22: What Is the Meaning of Life? 297

Chapter 23: Pascal’s Wager: Betting Your Life 309

Chapter 24: Success and Happiness in Life 323

Part 9: The Part of Tens 339

Chapter 25: Ten Great Philosophers 341

Chapter 26: Ten Great Questions 353

Index 365

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