Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
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"Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" is a concise introductory book that surveys major philosophical questions, thinkers, and traditions for general readers.
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Target entity: Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction Context triple: [Very Short Introductions, notableVolumeExample, Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction]
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An Introduction to Philosophy
An Introduction to Philosophy is a foundational philosophical text by Jacques Maritain that presents a clear, accessible overview of key philosophical questions and traditions from a Thomistic perspective.
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B.
Logic: A Very Short Introduction
Logic: A Very Short Introduction is a concise introductory book that explains the fundamental ideas, methods, and philosophical significance of logic for a general readership.
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C.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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D.
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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E.
A Short History of Modern Philosophy
A Short History of Modern Philosophy is a concise survey of major Western philosophers from Descartes to Wittgenstein, written as an accessible introduction to modern philosophical thought.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction Target entity description: "Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" is a concise introductory book that surveys major philosophical questions, thinkers, and traditions for general readers.
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A.
An Introduction to Philosophy
An Introduction to Philosophy is a foundational philosophical text by Jacques Maritain that presents a clear, accessible overview of key philosophical questions and traditions from a Thomistic perspective.
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B.
Logic: A Very Short Introduction
Logic: A Very Short Introduction is a concise introductory book that explains the fundamental ideas, methods, and philosophical significance of logic for a general readership.
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C.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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D.
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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E.
A Short History of Modern Philosophy
A Short History of Modern Philosophy is a concise survey of major Western philosophers from Descartes to Wittgenstein, written as an accessible introduction to modern philosophical thought.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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introductory text ⓘ |
| aim |
to introduce central problems of philosophy
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to make philosophy accessible to non-specialists ⓘ to provide a concise survey of philosophy ⓘ |
| author | Edward Craig NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| belongsToCategory |
introductory philosophy books
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survey works in philosophy ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| educationalLevel | undergraduate ⓘ |
| educationalUse | introductory philosophy courses ⓘ |
| format |
paperback
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print ⓘ |
| genre | philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
historical overview of philosophy
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thematic overview of philosophical problems ⓘ |
| hasTargetSkill |
argument analysis
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critical thinking ⓘ philosophical reasoning ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
beginners in philosophy
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general readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOf | Oxford Very Short Introductions series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| readingLevel | non-specialist ⓘ |
| series | Very Short Introductions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| style |
accessible
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concise ⓘ non-technical ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
epistemology
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ethics ⓘ history of philosophy ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ philosophy of language ⓘ philosophy of mind ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| topic |
major philosophical questions
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philosophical thinkers ⓘ philosophical traditions ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
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