Philosophical Conversations

By Robert M. Martin

Book Overview

Philosophical Conversationsis a light, informal, and contemporary introduction to the study of philosophy. Using a dialogue format, Robert M. Martin delves into the traditional questions of philosophy in a manner that readers will find engaging. These substantive yet entertaining conversations emphasize that philosophical questions are contested and open-ended. The characters in each dialogue advocate different answers to questions on religion, ethics, personal identity, and other topics equitably and without naming any clear winners. Philosophic positions are presented with maximum clarity and persuasiveness, so that readers can appreciate all sides of an issue and make their own choices. An excellent tool for newcomers to philosophy, Philosophical Conversationsprovides the necessary background for further study while vividly portraying the back-and-forth argument that is essential to the philosophical method.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551116499
• ISBN13: 9781551116495
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"