Philosophy In a Week: Teach Yourself

Description

Whether you are a student or you simply want to widen your knowledge, you will find this seven-day course a very memorable introduction. Sunday: Think about knowledge like a philosopher Monday: Consider what science is and how we gain knowledge of the natural world Tuesday: Explore how we speak and think, and how this relates to the philosophy of mind Wednesday: Learn how philosophers view and engage with religion Thursday: Engage with ethics - how we decide what is the right thing to do Friday: Discover how political philosophers have balanced the role of government with individual freedom Saturday: Explore continental ideas such as existentialism and how the next generation of philosophers may build on them

Mel Thompson is a bestselling author whose books on philosophy have sold over 200,000 copies and been translated into eleven languages.