{"product_id":"experiencing-philosophy-second-edition-paperback-1","title":"Experiencing Philosophy - Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Falikowski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusan Mills\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExperiencing Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e encourages active reading and self-reflection, offering a vibrant mix of overviews, exercises, and primary source readings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExperiencing Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e begins with the assumption that philosophy is not merely something you know but also something you experience and participate in. The book presents philosophical theories and ideas with reference to their practical relevance to the lives of student readers. To this end, a number of engaging features and inserts are provided: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e Numerous primary readings are included, introducing students directly to the philosophical work of diverse thinkers ranging from Plato to Martin Luther King Jr. Each reading is thoughtfully excerpted and followed by reflective questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePhilosopher Profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstract ideas are connected to the lives of real historical figures through fascinating biographical profiles. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTake It Personally\u003c\/strong\u003e To illustrate how philosophy can be useful and relevant, each chapter begins by placing the material in a personal context.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eKnow Thyself Diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e This book takes seriously--as did Socrates--the Delphic Oracle's dictum to \"know thyself.\" Students are given self-diagnostics to explore their own philosophical values, ideals, and beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophers in Action\u003c\/strong\u003e Philosophy is something you do, not just something you know. Prompts are provided throughout the text inviting students to conduct thought experiments, analyze concepts, and discuss and debate controversial points.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eThinking about Your Thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e These metacognitive prompts require students to engage in higher-order thinking, not only about the presented readings and ideas but also with respect to their own values, assumptions, and beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePlus\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in study guides, diagrams, famous philosophical quotations, comics, feature boxes, and more! \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Falikowski\u003c\/strong\u003e taught philosophy for over 30 years at Sheridan College and is the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003eMoral Philosophy for Modern Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLet's Be Reasonable: A Basic Guide to Rational Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eSusan Mills\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor of Philosophy at MacEwan University and has published on early modern philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 568\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47346775064825,"sku":"9781554815258","price":137.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/VMgrNPODKX9781554815258_533be554-949c-422b-8ff8-5518de91c8be.webp?v=1769757079","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/experiencing-philosophy-second-edition-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}