{"product_id":"9781554815258-experiencing-philosophy","title":"Experiencing Philosophy - Second Edition","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresents philosophical theories and ideas with reference to their practical relevance to the lives of student readers. Exercises, activities, and thought experiments are integrated throughout the text, encouraging active and self-reflective reading. Numerous original source texts are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExperiencing Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e begins with the assumption that philosophy is not merely something you know but also something you experience and participate in. The book presents philosophical theories and ideas with reference to their practical relevance to the lives of student readers. To this end, a number of engaging features and inserts are provided:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e: Numerous primary readings are included, introducing students directly to the philosophical work of diverse thinkers ranging from Plato to Martin Luther King Jr. Each reading is thoughtfully excerpted and followed by reflective questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosopher Profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Abstract ideas are connected to the lives of real historical figures through fascinating biographical profiles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake It Personally\u003c\/strong\u003e: To illustrate how philosophy can be useful and relevant, each chapter begins by placing the material in a personal context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow Thyself Diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e: This book takes seriously—as did Socrates—the Delphic Oracle’s dictum to “know thyself.” Students are given self-diagnostics to explore their own philosophical values, ideals, and beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophers in Action\u003c\/strong\u003e: Philosophy is something you do, not just something you know. Prompts are provided throughout the text inviting students to conduct thought experiments, analyze concepts, and discuss and debate controversial points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinking about Your Thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e: These metacognitive prompts require students to engage in higher-order thinking, not only about the presented readings and ideas but also with respect to their own values, assumptions, and beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlus\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built-in study guides, diagrams, famous philosophical quotations, comics, feature boxes, and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596849734006,"sku":"9781554815258","price":90.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_30651896.jpg?v=1731476701","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781554815258-experiencing-philosophy","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}