Understand Philosophy Of Religion: Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill Edition)
Understand Philosophy Of Religion: Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill Edition)

Author: Mel Thompson

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2010-05-28

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1444130714

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This book is for anyone wanting to understand what religion is really about. Exploring all the key principles upon which religion is based and setting out the arguments for and against belief in a clear, accessible style, it examines religion against current issues such as terrorism, evolution, and our multi-cultural society. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Understand the Philosophy of Religion: A Teach Yourself Guide
Understand the Philosophy of Religion: A Teach Yourself Guide

Author: Mel Thompson

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Published: 2010-11-03

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780071747639

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Understand our multicultural world better by understanding its religions Understand the Philosophy of Religion will give you a solid background on what religion is really about. Exploring all the key principles upon which religion is based and setting out the arguments for and against belief in a clear, accessible style, it examines religion against current issues such as terrorism, evolution, and our multi-cultural society. Features One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the world's religions

Understand Philosophy: A Teach Yourself Guide
Understand Philosophy: A Teach Yourself Guide

Author: Mel Thompson

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Published: 2010-10-13

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780071747578

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Find out the thinking behind modern thinking Understand Philosophy is the essential introduction to the history of Western thought. Covering all the key thinkers, both ancient and modern, and all the major branches of philosophy, it will give you new insights about the world we live in. Packed full of examples and clear explanations and with key terms defined and explained, it is ideal whether you are student looking for a quick refresher or just want to explore this fascinating topic out of personal interest. Also included: Up-to-date examples and practical applications so you can better understand difficult concepts, works, characters and theories Context and significance of all major philosophical texts Discussion of contemporary issues and arguments One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of philosophy Topics include: The theory of knowledge, The philosophy of science, Language and Logic, The philosophy of mind, The philosophy of religion, Ethics, Political philosophy, Continental philosophy, Some other branches of philosophy, The scope of philosophy today

Experiencing the World's Religions
Experiencing the World's Religions

Author: Michael Molloy

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780072842746

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Experiencing the World's Religions is a leading seller because it successfully addresses what a person should know about religions, and why. Michael Molloy provides an exceptionally clear and compelling account of the teaching of the world's religions. The text covers all the essential material and goes beyond traditional approaches to personally connect students with the vitality of the great religions.

Understand the Philosophy of Religion
Understand the Philosophy of Religion

Author: Mel Thompson

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2010-05-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781444105001

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Is this the right book for me? This book is for anyone wanting to understand what religion is really about. Exploring all the key principles upon which religion is based and setting out the arguments for and against belief in a clear, accessible style, it examines religion against current issues such as terrorism, evolution, and our multi-cultural society. Understand the Philosophy of Religion includes: Chapter 1: Religious experience Chapter 2: Religious language Chapter 3: God: the concepts Chapter 4: God: the arguments Chapter 5: Atheism and humanism Chapter 6: The self Chapter 7: Psychology and religion Chapter 8: Suffering and evil Chapter 9: Religion and science Chapter 10: Religion and society Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of psychology. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

The Logic Book
The Logic Book

Author: Merrie Bergmann

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Published: 2008-07-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780073535630

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This leading text for symbolic or formal logic courses presents all techniques and concepts with clear, comprehensive explanations, and includes a wealth of carefully constructed examples. Its flexible organization (with all chapters complete and self-contained) allows instructors the freedom to cover the topics they want in the order they choose.

Understanding the Times
Understanding the Times

Author: Jeff Myers

Publisher: David C Cook

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0781413788

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Your view of God determines your view of the world. You hold in your hands a landmark guide to understanding the ideas and forces shaping our times. Understanding the Times offers a fascinating, comprehensive look at the how the tenets of the Christian worldview compares with the five major competing worldviews of our day: Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, New Age, and Postmodernism. Understanding the Times is a systematic way to understand the ideas that rule our world. While the material is expansive, the engaging, easy-to-understand writing style invites you to discover the truths of God – and our world. This classic should be on the shelf of every Christian home, on the desk of every pastor, and in the hands of every Christian student headed off to college.

Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments
Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments

Author: Lewis Vaughn

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 2012-09-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780078038259

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Now in its fifth successful edition, Doing Philosophy helps students understand the nature and purpose of philosophical inquiry by explaining what philosophical problems are, how they can be solved, and why searching for solutions is important. The book traces the historical development of philosophical thinking on a number of central problems and shows how philosophical theories have evolved in response to criticism. By introducing students to philosophical theorizing and encouraging them to formulate their own views, Doing Philosophy inspires active learning and helps students become more accomplished critical thinkers. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

The Elements of Moral Philosophy
The Elements of Moral Philosophy

Author: James Rachels

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 9780877224051

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Socrates said that moral philosophy deals with 'no small matter, but how we ought to live'. Beginning with a minimum conception of what morality is, the author offers discussions of the most important ethical theories. He includes treatments of such topics as cultural relativism, ethical subjectivism, psychological egoism, and ethical egoism.