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Issues in Philosophy

An Introduction

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  • © 2005
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Authors:
  1. Calvin Pinchin

    1. Deganwy, N. Wales, UK

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Perception and Knowledge

    • Calvin Pinchin
    Pages 1-49

  3. Problems in the Philosophy of Mind

    • Calvin Pinchin
    Pages 50-129

  4. The Philosophy of Religion

    • Calvin Pinchin
    Pages 130-180

  5. An Introduction to Ethics

    • Calvin Pinchin
    Pages 181-254

  6. Social and Political Philosophy

    • Calvin Pinchin
    Pages 255-286

  7. The Philosophy of Science

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    Pages 287-333

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 334-352
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About this book

This substantially revised and updated edition of Calvin Pinchin's balanced and lucid introductory guide to philosophy is organized around the key areas students will cover, including: Theory of Knowledge; Ethics; Social and Political Philosophy; Philosophy of Religion; Philosophy of Mind; and - new for this edition - Philosophy of Science.

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'Invaluable for students and anyone wishing to understand many of the main issues in Philosophy for the first time.' - Keith Maslin, Head of Philosophy and Critical Thinking, Esher College

Authors and Affiliations

  • Deganwy, N. Wales, UK

    Calvin Pinchin

About the author

CALVIN PINCHIN teaches Philosophy at St David's College, Llandudno, and is also AQA's Principal Examiner for A level Philosophy.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Issues in Philosophy

  • Book Subtitle: An Introduction

  • Authors: Calvin Pinchin

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230376588

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Calvin Pinchin 2005

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-3394-2Due: 17 December 2004

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-3395-9Published: 17 December 2004

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-37658-8Published: 17 December 2004

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 352

  • Topics: History of Philosophy

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