This work is based on the work of Walter Ott & Alex Dunn
Short Description:
This is a textbook (or better, a workbook) in modern philosophy. It combines readings from primary sources with two pedagogical tools. Paragraphs in italics introduce figures and texts. Numbered study questions (also in italics) ask students to reconstruct an argument or position from the text, or draw connections among the readings. The introductory chapter, Minilogic and Glossary, are designed to present the basic tools of philosophy and sketch some principles and positions.
Long Description:
Description from original book author Walter Ott
This is a textbook (or better, a workbook) in modern philosophy. It combines readings from primary sources with two pedagogical tools. Paragraphs in italics introduce figures and texts. Numbered study questions (also in italics) ask students to reconstruct an argument or position from the text, or draw connections among the readings. And I have added an introductory chapter (Chapter 0 – Minilogic and Glossary), designed to present the basic tools of philosophy and sketch some principles and positions.
The immediate goal is to encourage students to grapple with the ideas rather than passing their eyes over the texts. This makes for a better classroom experience and permits higher-level discussions.
Another goal is to encourage collaboration among instructors, as they revise and post their own versions of the book.
You’re invited to use the book in your courses.
This version of the Modern Philosophy textbook was created on August 28, 2013 as part of the BC Open Textbook project.
Word Count: 180248
(Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Philosophy
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Author:
- Alex Dunn
- Walter Ott
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2021
