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This material forms part of the open university course a222 exploring philosophy. In 11 lectures, sanders probes the nature of the scientific enterprise, the logic of science, its claims to reliability, and its relationships to society and to problems of human values. Metaphysics and the philosophy of mind earl conee and theodore sider, riddles of existence oup tim crane, the mechanical mind routledge logic and language r m sainsbury, paradoxes cambridge university press ethics and political philosophy. Key questions in philosophy this broadranging module investigates five different topics in philosophy. Mar 24, 2020 stanford encyclopedia of philosophy high quality and extensive articles with useful bibliographies. Cancer screening and inductive risk, in exploring inductive risk.
An introductory anthology, second edition, is a remarkably accessible and engaging introduction to philosophy. This degree investigates a range of philosophical debates about ethics. Please note that ma philosophy part 2 a854 is worth 120 credits. Philosophy and human values web site rick roderick, duke philosophy and the science of human nature free online video free itunes audio course materials tamar gendler, yale. Ideal for basic courses in the philosophy of religion, exploring philosophy of religion. You will learn to question core assumptions and consider the world, and our relationship with it, in unaccustomed ways. Right now, you will find 110 classic works on the new list foundational texts written by aristotle, descartes, hegel and kant, not to mention kierkegaard, wittgenstein and nietzsche, too. We are proud to publish on scottish philosophy through the ages and on the history of philosophy more broadly. Cahn brings together extraordinarily clear recent essays by noted philosophers and supplements them with influential historical sources. Cahn is the editor of exploring ethics oup, 2016 and the world of philosophy oup, 2015. I have also written a popular book, the meaning of travel.
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A222 exploring philosophy open university digital archive. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Our approach to religious studies is viewing contemporary. Open culture scours the web for the best educational media. Each topic is approached through a set of key questions that are significant, accessible and engaging. Knowledge, milton keynes, the open university, 2011 book 4 of the ou module a222 exploring philosophy ed. Therefore the fee for this 120credit postgraduate module will be double that for the 60credit postgraduate module ma philosophy part 1 a853 you should note that the university s unique study rule applies to this qualification. Exploring philosophy, short course part time the open. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Organized topically, the volume covers seven major areas. Latest philosophy books, ebooks, and academic textbooks from cambridge university press, covering ethical, singer, plato, nieztsche, and kant philosophy.
Dr cristina chimisso ou people profiles open university. Introduction to philosophy oxford university press. Philosophy on the academic oxford university press website. Religion is at the heart of many issues we face today. Exploring philosophy with the open university openlearn. In this remarkably accessible, concise, and engaging introduction to the philosophy of religion, steven m. Buy the philosophy of religion exploring philosophy the open university a222 by timothy chappell isbn. Exploring european identities, milton keynes, the open university, 2003 book 1 of the ou module aazx300 europe. An introductory anthology is a remarkably accessible and inviting introduction to philosophy.
We dont have a leader with a background in philosophy, which means that we all study the chosen material carefully before the meetings. If you have a correction to suggest, submit it here. Cahn is professor of philosophy at the city university of new york graduate center. My aim is to help someone interested in philosophy decide whether to take the course. The philosophy of religion exploring philosophy the open.
Exploring philosophy by, 2009, oxford university press edition, in english 3rd ed. Refine your search to book ebook using the filters on the results screen. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books. An introductory anthology by steven m cahn editor online at alibris. Feb 05, 2015 its no coincidence that three of authors of these fun philosophy books are novelists, a fourth is a memoirist, and a fifth was a composer and a scholar of poetry. The open university has over 40 years experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students are studying with us right now. Join us in exploring a different philosopher each month. I have previously studied level 2 and 3 politics modules and some of the philosophy books complement the politics particularly well, especially ethics and, of course, political philosophy.
These books can be downloaded for no cost, or printed at low cost. Most importantly, the articles have been carefully edited to make them understandable to every reader. It works closely with a network of agencies to support people from a wide range of nontraditional backgrounds such as people who have struggled with addiction and mental health and ex. The module encourages independent thought and independent study using the huge range of online books and articles available via the ou library. Philosophy of religion free online video matt mccormick, philosophy, at california state university, sacramento. Module fees for postgraduate modules are based on the number of credits you study. Justice and morality audio by the open university, get itunes now. In this video i will talk more about my 4th year at the open university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cahn brings together exceptionally clear recent essays by noted philosophers and supplements them with influential historical sources. Open textbooks are textbooks that have been funded, published, and licensed to be freely used, adapted, and distributed. That is a good starting definition, but for a fuller sense of what philosophy is as an academic discipline, it helps to think of it as a set of fundamental questions, a rich history of attempts to answer those questions, and a distinctive range of reasoning methods and techniques.
Our qualifications explore diverse religious practices, places, texts and experiences, as well as why religion can be so controversial. Just wanted to give you a quick heads up that weve recently spun out a collection of free philosophy ebooks from our larger, more diverse collection of 600 free ebooks. An introductory anthology is a uniquely accessible and engaging introduction to philosophy. Books philosophy university library at notre dame australia. Cahn is the editor of political philosophy, third edition 2014 and exploring ethics, third edition 20, and coeditor of ethics, fifth edition 2011, all published by oxford university press. In this collection we ask academics to discuss these questions in addition to other important philosophical issues and concepts such as the morality of abortions and the reconciling a world with evil and a good god. Most recently, he authored religion within reason 2017. The word philosophy derives from an ancient greek word meaning love of wisdom. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Ba honours philosophy and psychological studies philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. It also gradually introduces you to how philosophy tmas are written a variation on the usual format. The good part is, since our books are webbased, we can make updates periodically. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
An alternative is introducing the social sciences dd102, which provides a good introduction to skills particularly relevant to exploring philosophy. In 2017, well launch the edinburgh critical edition of the complete works of alfred north whitehead. Studying this ma in philosophy will hone your ability to think clearly and. This advert is located in and around mold, flintshire. By studying exploring philosophy programme delivered by the open university uk, you will develop the reasoning and other skills necessary to engage in the debates yourself. Explore top universities that offer philosophy degrees. The open university is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority in relation to its secondary activity of credit broking.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Most importantly, he has carefully edited the articles to ensure that they will be understandable to undergraduate students. Extensively revised and updated in its fifth edition, exploring philosophy. They dont confine themselves to philosophical prose but make use of whatever tools they need from a wide variety of sources. As a student of the open university, you should be aware of the content of the qualificationspecific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our student policies and regulations website. The philosophy of religion exploring philosophy the. Our essential guide to what you will learn on a philosophy course, what you should. A222 is a very good introductory course covering six of the main subject areas that we find in standard philosophy books. Reading list for prospective students university of cambridge. An introductory anthology, sixth edition by steven m.
An introductory anthology 5th edition by steven cahn at over 30 bookstores. An introductory anthology, 5th edition, edited by steven m. You can use this module to extend your studies in the subject, or to change to philosophy from another discipline. Search by title if you know what you are looking for, or alternatively, try keywords. Philosophy books, ebooks, and academic textbooks cambridge. Graduate with a degree from a leading australian university.
From j ohn sanders, professor of philosophy at the rochester institute of technology, comes an introduction to the philosophy of science. Guided engagement with this philosophical tradition will provide the platform for you to tackle the big questions of philosophy for yourself. However, like any professionalgrade textbook, errors sometimes occur. Cahn brings together a rich and balanced collection of fiftytwo classic and contemporary readings. March 8, 2018 colloquium on scholarly communication, american university. The open university has 50 years experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students are studying with us right now. The module sees how major themes in philosophy have been debated and developed from antiquity to the present, with plenty of direction for further study, particularly in the form of the philosophy anthology set book. An excellent broad introduction to philosophy and a history of philosophical ideas. Cahn brings together extraordinarily clear, recent essays by noted philosophers and supplements them with influential historical sources. Some useful online resources related to philosophy that the library has selected for you. At reading we open the mind with the big questions and exercise it with imagination and logical rigour. It comprises an elegant, welldesigned course in the philosophy of religion. Exploring philosophy of religion pares down the number of articles normally included in a philosophy of religion anthology, focusing on the most significant topics and selecting the most significant and accessible texts. Apr 17, 2008 philosophy is a waste of time iff it is seen predominantly as a means towards winning an argument.
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Philosophy guide to useful books and articles on philosophical topics. Containing a number of useful resources for students and instructors, this site is designed to supplement and enhance the material found in the text. Philosophy eresources philosophy libguides at university. This book is provided free by the university of london to students taking the diploma via the external. Current issues are available in the periodicals section, room 108.
First year level so ideal for anyone gcselevel and above. An introductory anthology features selections from augustine, anselm, maimonides, thomas aquinas, david hume, william james, john h. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Complete set of open university maths course books and accompanying dvd. Welcome to the companion website for exploring philosophy. Explores a variety of contemporary philosophical debates. This makes philosophy an exhilarating basis for a wideranging. Recycling new and used open university course material for the benefit of students throughout the world. Mar 18, 2020 in this online guide for philosophy, we have gathered together important information on.
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