The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.
Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as:
Finding arguments and drawing conclusions
Finding and resolving inconsistencies
Brainstorming and planning your essays
Summarizing and defending your argument
Using quotations
Avoiding common errorsWhether you want to get your studies off to a flying start or improve your final grade, The Philosophy Skills Book will help you develop the skills you need to be a better Philosopher.
Autorentext
Chris Case is an Instructor of Philosophy at the United States Military Academy, West Point, USA. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for the Army Profession and Ethic.
Bob Underwood is an Instructor of Philosophy at the United States Military Academy, West Point, USA. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for the Army Profession and Ethic.
Zusammenfassung
The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as: Finding arguments and drawing conclusions Finding and resolving inconsistencies Brainstorming and planning your essays Summarizing and defending your argument Using quotations Avoiding common errorsWhether you want to get your studies off to a flying start or improve your final grade, The Philosophy Skills Book will help you develop the skills you need to be a better Philosopher.
Inhalt
Introduction
Part I: Reading Philosophy Assignments
Part II: Reading Philosophical Texts
1. Reading Historical Texts
2. Close Reading for Alternative Meanings
3. Drawing Inferences
4. Discovering Arguments
5. Finding and Resolving Inconsistencies
Part III: Writing Philosophy - Content
1. Brainstorming and Outlining
2. Summarizing a Philosophical Argument
3. Elaborating
4. Responding Critically
5. Arguing
6. Introductions and Conclusions
Part IV: Writing Philosophy - Style
1. Writing Clearly
2. Using Quotations
3. Common Errors
Index