Philosophy For Dummies

Praise for Tom Morris "Tom Morris is no dummy and I′m no philosopher, so we′re probably a matched set for his wonderful exercise in unraveling some of life′s most elusive and enduring mysteries. Read it and grow wise!" —Ken Schanzer, President, NBC Sports "Like nobody else, Tom Morris brings the field of philosophy to life." —Paul K. Moser, Professor and Chairperson of Philosophy, Loyola University of Chicago Discover how to apply ancient wisdom to your everyday life Brimming with great ideas that will rock your world If you think philosophy is complicated or boring, think again! In this refreshing different guide, author Tom Morris not only explains philosophical fundamentals, but show you how philosophy can help you find more meaning in life, understand religious belief, and look at the world in a whole new light. Discover how to: Think about life′s ultimate questions Apply the insights of great philosophers Develop your own personal philosophy Expand your mind Get Smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Introduction. PART I: What Is Philosophy, Anyway? Chapter 1: Great Thinkers, Deep Thoughts. Chapter 2: Philosophy as an Activity. Chapter 3: The Love of Wisdom. PART II: How Do We Know Anything? Chapter 4: Belief, Truth, and Knowledge. Chapter 5: The Challenge of Skepticism. Chapter 6: The Amazing Reality of Basic Beliefs. PART III: What Is the Good? Chapter 7: What Is Good? Chapter 8: Happiness, Excellence, and the Good Life. Chapter 9: Ethical Rules and Moral Character. PART IV: Are We Ever Really Free? Chapter 10: Fate, Destiny, and You. Chapter 11: Standard Views of Freedom. Chapter 12: Just Do It: Human Agency in the World. PART V: The Incredible, Invisible You. Chapter 13: What Is a Person? Chapter 14: The Case for Materialism. Chapter 15: The Case for Dualism. PART VI: What′s the Deal with Death? Chapter 16: From Dust to Dust: Fear and the Void. Chapter 17: Philosophical Consolations on Death. Chapter 18: Is There Life After Death? PART VII: Is There a God? Chapter 19: Two World Views. Chapter 20: Theistic Visions. Chapter 21: The Problem of Evil. PART VIII: The Meaning of Life. Chapter 22: What Is the Meaning of Life? Chapter 23: Pascal′s Wager: Betting Your Life. Chapter 24: Success and Happiness in Life. PART IX: The Part of Tens. Chapter 25: Ten Great Philosophers. Chapter 26: Ten Great Questions. Index. Book Registration Information.

Tom Morris, Ph.D., author of True Success and other books, taught philosophy at Notre Dame University for 15 years and currently heads the Morris Institute for Human Values.