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What does it all mean?: a very short introduction to philosophy

By Thomas Nagel

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
1987
ISBN
9780195052169, 0195052161
LCC
BD21 .N24 1987
Open Library ID
OL18362155M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
232 kB (237854 bytes)
Pages
49\49
Time added
2009-08-06 05:14:26

Description

In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of Mortal Questions and The View From Nowhere sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. Arguing that the best way to learn about philosophy is to think about its questions directly, Thomas Nagel considers possible solutions to nine problems--knowledge of the world beyond our minds, knowledge of other minds, the mind-body problem, free will, the basis of morality, right and wrong, the nature of death, the meaning of life, and the meaning of words. Although he states his own opinions clearly, Nagel leaves these fundamental questions open, allowing students to entertain other solutions and encouraging them to think for themselves.

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