Morris, Tom, (Thomas V.) 1952- creator text nyu New York, NY Wiley Publishing c1999 1999 monographic eng

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xxii, 361 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Offers an introduction to the important ideas of philosophy, relating the thinking of philosophers to the modern world and discussing the major problems addressed by this discipline PART I: What is philosophy, anyway? Great thinkers, deep thoughts -- Philosophy as an activity -- The love of wisdom -- PART II: How do we know anything? Belief, truth, and knowledge -- The challenge of skepticism -- The amazing reality of basic beliefs -- PART III: What is the good? -- What is good? -- Happiness, excellence, and the good life -- Ethical rules and moral character -- PART IV: Are we ever really free? Fate, destiny, and you -- Standard views of freedom -- Just do it : human agency in the world -- PART V: The incredible, invisible you -- What is a person? -- The case for materialism -- The case for dualism -- PART VI: What's the deal with death? From dust to dust : fear and the void -- Philosophical consolations on death -- Is there life after death? -- PART VII: Is there a God? Two world views -- Theistic visions -- The problem of evil -- PART VIII: The meaning of life. What is the meaning of life? -- Pascal's wager : betting your life -- Success and happiness in life -- PART IX: The part of tens. Ten great philosophers -- Ten great questions. by Tom Morris. Includes index. Philosophy Filosofía B 72 M877p 1999 100 0764551531 9780764551536 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley022/99065870.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley022/99065870.html GZQ 030317 20231127102351.0 94077 eng