Making sense philosophy behind the headlines

Baggini, founding editor of the highly popular Philosopher's Magazine, shows how we can use the techniques of philosophy and the insights of its greatest practitioners to understand the issues behind the headlines. He explains the proper role of philosophy in such inquiries, showing both the li...

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Hovedforfatter: Baggini, Julian
Andre forfattere: Julian Baggini
Sprog:Undetermined
English
Udgivet: Oxford ; New York Oxford University Press 2002
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Summary:Baggini, founding editor of the highly popular Philosopher's Magazine, shows how we can use the techniques of philosophy and the insights of its greatest practitioners to understand the issues behind the headlines. He explains the proper role of philosophy in such inquiries, showing both the limits and the reach of the philosophical analysis of current affairs, and also argues that applying philosophy to news stories can and should inform our wider understanding--what we know, believe, and value
Fysisk beskrivelse:304 p.
20 cm
ISBN:192805061