Philosophy for Dummies (2nd Edition)

By: Tom Morris PhD

Narrated by: Graham Rowat

If you've ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you're an amateur philosopher. From everyday questions about happiness and responsibility to deep, spiritual examinations about God and the cosmos, philosophy pervades every part of our lives. And even though it might seem complex at first glance, these questions that affect everyone on the planet can be understood and talked about by anyone!

In Philosophy For Dummies, Dr. Tom Morris delivers a refreshing and engaging exploration of the fundamentals of philosophy and shows you that philosophy can be fascinating and fun at the same time. You'll be introduced to topics like the meaning of life, religious belief, and ways to live in the most satisfying ways. You'll also learn about the insights of some of history's greatest philosophers.

This book is full of the questions—and proposed solutions—to the questions that keep philosophers up at night, like:

• When should we doubt our beliefs and knowledge?
• Is there a God?
• Do we have free will or are we simply acting out physical imperatives?

Whether you're interested in the nature of the mind/soul versus the body, or you want to learn more about morals and ethics, Philosophy For Dummies will be your personal guide to some of life's most enduring problems and questions.

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Great Title

Philosophy from a theist is, truly, Philosophy for Dummies. Philosophy moved past that 250 years ago.

very understood in simplistic way to explain philosophy Love it

would absolutely suggest this for anybody who is an armchair philosophist or anybody who partakes in the interest of philosophy as a whole

Reached broad spectrum of ideas

The author has an agenda that theology is correct. There are a lot of flaws in what he perceives is correct I would not recommend this to someone who just wants to learn about what philosophy is. This is for a philosopher who already knows terms and definitions. I am still looking for a book that bullet points, key terms, and ideas without stating their way of thinking. Which that book might not exist.

Rational Irrational

Excellent narration . Very well structured, comprehensive, and dummies friendly. Awakening knowledge. Is philosophy helpful in understanding STEM?

I now feel less dumb

This book contains a broad range of easy to understand information. I would definitely recommend.