Think Like a Philosopher

by Anne Rooney

Overview

Philosophy seeks to discover the nature of truth and knowledge. Philosophical reasoning helps us make sense of the world around us and work out what we think and why. Sometimes, it can enable us to become the people we believe we should be. This book is a thought-provoking, yet fun, introduction to the subject of philosophy. It shows curious readers how it has a clear practical purpose that is vital to our daily lives and thought processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499470987
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2021
Series:	Think Like a... Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction What is philosophy for? 7

Chapter 1 How do you know how to think? 13

Chapter 2 What do we mean by "reality"? 21

Chapter 3 What do you know? 31

Chapter 4 Tea or coffee? 39

Chapter 5 Is there a ghost in the machine? 49

Chapter 6 Bad things happen - but why? 55

Chapter 7 What goes around comes around - or does it? 61

Chapter 8 Will a new iPhone make you happy? 67

Chapter 9 Would you want to live forever? 75

Chapter 10 Can you choose to believe in God? 81

Chapter 11 Does a dog have a soul? 87

Chapter 12 Can you say what you mean and mean what you say? 93

Chapter 13 How do you do the right thing? 101

Chapter 14 Does "I didn't mean to" make a difference? 111

Chapter 15 Is all fair in love and war? 119

Chapter 16 Are some people more equal than others? 125

Chapter 17 Can a robot think for itself? 133

Chapter 18 Should you rock the boat? 143

Chapter 19 Is it better to give than receive? 153

Conclusion (There is no) conclusion 159

Further Information 160