Philosophy for Dummies (2nd Edition)
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Narrated by:
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Graham Rowat
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Tom Morris PhD
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If you've ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you're an amateur philosopher. From everyday questions about happiness and responsibility to deep, spiritual examinations about God and the cosmos, philosophy pervades every part of our lives. And even though it might seem complex at first glance, these questions that affect everyone on the planet can be understood and talked about by anyone!
In Philosophy For Dummies, Dr. Tom Morris delivers a refreshing and engaging exploration of the fundamentals of philosophy and shows you that philosophy can be fascinating and fun at the same time. You'll be introduced to topics like the meaning of life, religious belief, and ways to live in the most satisfying ways. You'll also learn about the insights of some of history's greatest philosophers.
This book is full of the questions—and proposed solutions—to the questions that keep philosophers up at night, like:
- When should we doubt our beliefs and knowledge?
- Is there a God?
- Do we have free will or are we simply acting out physical imperatives?
Whether you're interested in the nature of the mind/soul versus the body, or you want to learn more about morals and ethics, Philosophy For Dummies will be your personal guide to some of life's most enduring problems and questions.
©2022 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (P)2022 TantorWhat listeners say about Philosophy for Dummies (2nd Edition)
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- PJMJ
- 30-11-24
The near total absence of philosophy
Somebody once said, “If you can understand a book on philosophy, then it isn’t a book on philosophy”. And if they didn’t, they should have! This aphorism is typical of the writing style in this book.
I can’t knock this book for it‘s comedic approach! But if you were hoping for some insights into philosophy, this book won’t help. Only the last two chapters are really on philosophy. A cynic (btw a philosophical term that, of course is, never mentioned in this book) might say that these were added because of previous criticism of the 1st Edition! I don’t know.
What is this book then? It is an American orientated approach to life—a self-help book, of sorts. Lots of tips on living better, wiser, and even longer; lots of quotes from American intellectuals (most of whom I only have a passing acquaintance with), but little on the subject of philosophy.
I got this book free with my subscription to Amazon, and I would say I just about got value for money! Buy it, if you like, but don’t expect much and you definitely won’t be disappointed.
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- S Baker
- 16-05-23
Thoroughly enjoyable!
I’m studying philosophy as part of my degree and the way this book was read helped to lighten some of the terms etc that I need to understand. It helped me to visualise and understand rather that keep reading and hoping for the best
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- Gillian
- 09-01-23
Unlistenable
The screaming, facetious voice made it impossible to listen. A more thoughtful, ponderous voice might be more appropriate for a reading of philosophy. I kept waiting for the reader to laugh at his own joke. I shall read the text myself.
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