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Salter, William Mackintire

 
9781330054420: First Steps in Philosophy (Classic Reprint): Physical and Ethical

Synopsis

Begin your journey into the basics of philosophy with a clear, practical method for examining belief and value.

First Steps in Philosophy introduces two fundamental ideas—Matter and Duty—and shows how to test ideas with careful analysis. Written as an accessible introduction, the book blends philosophical questions with a disciplined, experimental approach to thinking about reality and what we ought to do.

You’ll explore how science, logic, and ethics connect, and you’ll see how different theories of value—from utilitarianism to intuitionism—fit with our everyday lives. The author offers a straightforward framework for questioning assumptions, so readers can form an intelligible view of the world.

  • Discover how we experience and analyze basic ideas about matter and reality.
  • See how ethics, logic, aesthetics, and politics relate to practical thinking.
  • Compare major ethical theories and how they shape our duties and choices.
  • Learn a cautious, constructive method for examining belief and value.

Ideal for curious readers seeking a thoughtful, approachable entry into philosophy and its real-world applications.

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