Introduction to Philosophy is a topically-organized introductory anthology. Presenting differing arguments on each issue, its 84 selections represent some of WEstern philosophys leading contributions across five major areas: theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will and determinism, and moral philosophy. Louis P. Pojman and new co-editor James Fieser introduce each of these areas, their subsections, and each of the readings, providing background information and summarizing key themes. Beginning with the opening section - "What is Philosophy" - they present a compelling sampling of classical material while also highlightng some of philosophys most influential contemporary work. Now in its fourth edition, the book features Questions for Further Reflection, Suggestions for Further Reading, a glossary, two appendices, and nine new selections.
1. WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY? ; 2. THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE ; A. CLASSICAL THEORIES ON CERTAINTY AND THE SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE ; B. CONTEMPORARY THEORIES ON THE LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE ; 3. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION ; A. TRADITIONAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD ; B. THE PROBLEM OF EVIL ; C. FAITH AND REASON ; 4. PHILOSOPHY OF THE MIND ; A. THE MIND-BODY PROBLEM ; B. THE PROBLEM OF PERSONAL IDENTITY ; PERSONAL IDENTITY AND SURVIVAL: WILL I SURVIVE MY DEATH? ; 5. FREEDOM OF THE WILL, REPONSIBIITY, AND PUNISHMENT ; A. FREE WILL AND DETERMINISIM ; B. MORAL RESPONSIBILITY ; C. PUNISHMENT ; 6. MORAL PHILOSOPHY ; A. MORAL RELATIVISM ; B. MORALITY AND SELF-INTEREST ; C. RELIGION AND ETHICS ; D. STANDARDS OF MORAL EVALUATION ; E. CHALLENGES TO TRADIIONAL MORAL THEORIES