Philosophy: Why It Matters 1st Edition by Helen Beebee (PDF)

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We constantly disagree with each other on issues of fundamental importance. Does God exist? Should the latest scientific findings be trusted? Are there innate psychological differences between men and women?In four lively chapters, Beebee and Rush explain philosophy’s role in addressing such questions. They consider what it means to be human, how we should engage in public debate, philosophy’s relationship with science and religion, and the nature of our moral choices. Far from being only an abstract endeavour, philosophy engages with issues on a practical level, and philosophers draw inspiration from real-life situations. At its core, philosophy is about how to live and how to make sense of the world we inhabit. It is a set of tools and techniques for clearly and systematically considering our arguments and uncovering our hidden assumptions, which helps us to make more informed choices about what to believe and how to act. Philosophy is everywhere, and open to everyone.

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Editorial Reviews: Review �Philosophy professors and students will find this wonderful little book to be a perfect gift for those who ask them what philosophy is or why philosophy matters.�Alfred Mele, Florida State University �Excellent, easy to follow, and informative. Beebee and Rush make a good case for the importance of philosophy in part by demonstrating the joys of engaging in philosophy.�Derek Matravers, The Open University �A great recommendation for students who think they may be interested in philosophy but aren�t quite sure what it is… the work is a delightful and welcoming invitation to a field that is too often perceived as dense and pretentious.�Rebecca G. Scott, Teaching Philosophy About the Author Helen Beebee is Samuel Hall Professor of Philosophy at the University of Manchester.Michael Rush is a teaching fellow in philosophy at the University of Birmingham.

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⭐As long as you’re not expecting too much, this book is really nice. It is literally what it says: an introduction to why philosophy matters, with enough of an introduction to the subject in general to give people a decent idea of what philosophy might be like if they really got into it. It’s not a history or catalog of philosophical ideas, and certainly not philosophers. It’s an attempt to get the reader starting to think about things… philosophically. And in this, it’s pretty effective, and a quick, fun, and light easy read. I enjoyed it, and will likely be picking up more books on the subject of philosophy in the future, for the depth that this one lacks by necessity.

⭐Given the other books that I’ve read in the “Why It Matters” series, “Philosophy: Why It Matters” by Helen Beebee and Michael Rush wasn’t quite what I expected and that’s not a bad thing. It is an easy and quick read. Very down to earth in its chosen chapter topics. I thought it would be more about the study of philosophy but it seemed more about the application of philosophy in understanding ourselves, the public space, and debate in general. It was an interesting and accessible read.

⭐With humor and easy-to-understand language, the authors illustrate the importance of philosophy to everyday life. Beebee and Rush do not lecture to the reader but show why philosophy matters by doing it. They take a philosophical approach to important life questions. The reader has an opportunity to follow how philosophers think through issues. This is a helpful book for anyone interested in knowing how philosophy is done and why it matters for all of us.

⭐This is a fun, engaging, and easy to read introduction to philosophy, and how it effects so many things. It provides a basic philosophical framework to understand a variety of topics. At just over 100 pages, it is a great quick read for yourself, or a gift for someone, and will help facilitate critical thinking and thoughtfulness.

⭐Rock and a hard place: a book like this needs to be accessible without being condescending or dumbing the subject down a lot. I didn’t think that this book got the balance right. Neither did the student I lent it to.

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