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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Douglas BurnhamPublisher: Edinburgh University Press Imprint: Edinburgh University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.207kg ISBN: 9780748616572ISBN 10: 0748616578 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 21 March 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents; Introduction; Part One: A Guide to Philosophy; Chapter 1: Philosophy Degrees; A. What is philosophy? Why Study philosophy? (careers and personal growth); 1. What is philosophy?; 2. Philosophy and Your Future; A Special Word to Mature Students; B. Philosophy at university; 1. Choosing Where to Study: Which university?; 2: Which Type of Degree?; 3. Typical philosophy Courses; Chapter 2: An Orientation in Philosophy; A. Typical Courses on the First Year of philosophy Degrees; 1. Problems of Metaphysics; 2. Epistemology and Philosophy of Science; 3. Ethics, Applied Ethics, and Political Philosophy; 4. Aesthetics; 5. The Philosophy of Religion; 6. Ancient philosophy; 7. Early Modern Philosophy; 8. European' Philosophy; Part Two: Study skills; Chapter 3: Be in the Know; Chapter 4: Learning at university; A. Reading; B. Learning by Assessment; C. Self-Directed Learning; D. Time Management; E. Tutorials and seminars; F. Lectures; Chapter 5: Assessments; A. Essays and Dissertations; 1. Why Write Essays?; 2. Philosophy Essays are Different; 3. First, Read the Question; 4. The Writing Process: From Notes to a First Draft; 5. The Essay Returns; 6. Finding and Using Sources; a. Why Use Sources?; B. Finding Sources; 7. Portfolio of Work; 8. The Dissertation; B. Examinations; 1. Preparing for exams; 2. On the Day; 3. After the Exam; C. Oral Presentations; 1. Preparing and Presenting; 2. Working in Groups; Chapter 6:General Skills Handbook; A. Argument and Justification; 1. Critical Thinking; 2. Examples and Analogies; B. Writing Clear and Correctly; 1. References and Bibliographies; 2. Good Academic Style; C. Writing Skills Self-Assessment.ReviewsAn indispensable text for newcomers to the subject. I like the explicit distinction between the content of the subject and the skills required of a successful Philosophy student. -- Dr John Gordon, Lecturer in Philosophy, Stevenson College, Edinburgh The obvious care and attention to the needs of first year undergraduates is all too evident. I have nothing but unqualified praise for the book. Having been involved with devising syllabuses for A' Level Philosophy I am also confident that students at this level will find the text extremely useful. -- Dr Roger Marples, Lecturer in Philosophy, Roehampton Institute An indispensable text for newcomers to the subject. I like the explicit distinction between the content of the subject and the skills required of a successful Philosophy student. The obvious care and attention to the needs of first year undergraduates is all too evident. I have nothing but unqualified praise for the book. Having been involved with devising syllabuses for A' Level Philosophy I am also confident that students at this level will find the text extremely useful. Author InformationDouglas Burnham is Professor of Philosophy at Staffordshire University and author of An Introduction to Kant's Critique of Judgement (Edinburgh University Press, 2000). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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