Briefly, Descartes' Meditation on the First Philosophy - Couverture souple

Daniel, David Mills

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0334040914 ISBN 13 : 9780334040910

Editeur : SCM Press, 2006

Synopsis

Book by Daniel David Mills

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The SCM Briefly series is a series of summarized texts that are commonly used on the philosophy of religion A level and Level One undergraduate courses in the UK. As students are less likely today to come to these subjects with language experience, the Briefly series, summarising the meaning of the original texts, is a painless and quick way to get to grips with what the philosophers were writing about. The language throughout is modern and approachable, but the books manage to avoid dumbing down by including line by line analysis and short quotes to give students a feel for the original. In addition, each book begins with an introduction, which provides a context for the writer and his writings, the chapters contain summaries to ensure the student has a context for that particular piece of writing, and each book also contains a glossary of terms. The Republic is arguably Plato's most important work and was written in his middle period, around 370-5 BC. It is a philosophical masterpiece containing acute political theory as well as being great literature, and as such is not easily understood on first acquaintance. It has as its central problem the nature of justice. In a word, what is justice? The central character is said to be Socrates, Plato's own teacher as a young man, whom he had seen tried and executed for his politics and religion. The Republic is an examination of the figure of the philosopher, an examination of metaphysics, and epistemology and is confirmation of Plato's dedication to formulating a society based on eternal ideas of truth, goodness and justice.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Briefly "Mill's Utilitarianism" is a summarized version of John Stuart Mill's original treatise, which is designed to assist university and sixth-form students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text. Based on, and page referenced to, George Sher's Hackett edition an important feature of the book is its close adherence to Mill's text, enabling the reader to follow each development in the argument as it occurs. It will be of particular value in helping students to revise for university examinations in Philosophy and Theology, and for A-level examinations in Religious Studies. The introduction contains a brief biography of Mill, examines and assesses the importance of the main issues covered by his Utilitarianism, and indicates where they are to be found in the text. There is a comprehensive glossary of terms also.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: SCM Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0334040914
• ISBN 13: 9780334040910
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 90