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ISBN: 0195052161

ISBN13: 9780195052169

What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy

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By Thomas Nagel

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Book Overview

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.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0195052161

ISBN13:9780195052169

Release Date:October 1987

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:112 Pages

Weight:0.26 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 5.4" x 8.0"

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Rated 5 stars
The most accessible introduction to a daunting subject...

By Thriftbooks.com User, May 8, 2005

Here is perhaps the best book to give to someone who asks "what is this philosophy stuff all about anyway?" In this short 100-page book the basic problems of philosophy receive coherent, meaningful, and very down to earth treatment. Nearly anyone can read this book. It includes no large imposing technical terms or obscure opaque theories. The language and subject matter of the book take aim at the true beginner and hit every...

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Rated 5 stars
An excellent introduction to philosophy.

By Thriftbooks.com User, September 10, 2003

This is a very readable introduction to philosophy, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has done no previous reading in philosophy. It is a little short, but should serve to stimulate interest and provide a basis for further reading.Topics covered are:1. introduction2. how do we know anything?3. other minds4. the mind-body problem5. the meaning of words6. free will7. right and wrong8. justice9. death10. the meaning of...

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Rated 5 stars
Brief philosophy at its very best.

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 25, 2003

I am a doctoral candidate in philosophy, and I still enjoyed reading this book. Never before have I seen such a brief, lucid introduction to some of the key problems of philosophy: Is there really an external world? Are there other minds? How does the mind relate to the brain? Is there such a thing as free will? What is the nature of morality and justice? How do words manage to refer to things? How should one feel about death?...

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Rated 5 stars
Perfect little intro

By Thriftbooks.com User, June 10, 2001

This little book is perfect for its task: to introduce you to some of the main problems of philosophy, and get you thinking about them on your own, with no regard to the vast literature that has grinded over these problems in the last half dozen thousand years or so. The title is appropriate, as you'll stare at it, depressed, when the book is over. The last mini chapter is called "The Meaning of Life" and Nagel points out...

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Rated 5 stars
Not bad; very introductory.

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 20, 2001

I think highly of Thomas Nagel as a serious philosopher. If you don't have a clue about philosophy, this is probably about as good an introduction as you can get. Nagel writes about philosophical problems that have haunted human minds throughout the ages. It is intentionally ahistorical for the good reasons that Nagel gives.If you have had exposure to philosophy in, say, a college level course, this book will be much too...

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