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| Posted 6/28/2001 4:43 PM (GMT -6) |   | Message
TGB
03/27/01 1:28 PM
Titles Please?
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HI all-
I’m interested in a few things that perhaps you folks can help me with.
1)Can I get a few suggested titles of introductions to philosophy?
2)The same as 1) above, but specifically regarding Epistemology.
Later,
Tom
Posted Originally From: Open Theism Information Site
might-be-don
03/27/01 1:48 PM
RE: Titles Please?
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1) "When green isn't Green"
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
Mephi2K
03/27/01 3:16 PM
Meph's Suggestions
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Tom,
A preface. This is NOT being condescending. I'm being very serious about my suggestion. The FIRST thing I'd tell you to read is "Philosophy For Dummies" by Tom V. Morris. This book helped me a lot. (I've even quoted some of his stuff here before) There are a couple of reasons why:
1) Morris, in my opinion, is a good philosopher. He taught some at Notre Dame with Alvin Plantinga.
2) He covers a LOT of stuff in a short amount of time. It's like an intro-introduction in my view.
3) He's very practical. The whole reason why he did this book is because he is big on making philosophy very applicable to everyday life. His anedotes and whatnot show that. [Moreover, check out his website called "The Morris Institute for Human Values" (www.morrisinstitute.com)
4) He pushes theism a lot in the book. I genuinely think that you would like him, Tom.
Then I would move on to some other stuff like:
"The Big Questions: A Short Introduction to Philosophy" by Robert C. Solomon
"A New History of Philosophy, Volumes 1 and 2" by Wallace I. Matson, for a more historical perspective on philosophy
Doc's undergrad degree was philosophy, so I know that he will have some other good title ideas in mind.
By the way, if you have the money, get yourself a Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy. It's expensive, but I think it's pretty worth it. Before, I used the one at my library, but I've talked my wife into letting me get it. (YAAAAY, wifey!!!)
Also, NEVER dispel the power of the Internet! Sure, there's a lot of stupid, insipid crud on here. But there's also some VERY good sources if you decide to look. Here's a page that is REALLY cool.
Guide to Philosophy on the Internet
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/philinks.htm
Some guy named Suber created a list of links to various philosophy pages. In cases like these, many of the links are either kept by university philosophy departments OR by students from those departments. MOST of them are pretty keen, but some of them are somewhat wanting. So, always be keen enough to recognize meat and bones and spit accordingly!
Use the internet for MORE than chatting and posting. There's some good material to be used out there. And it's FREE!!! Tons of information on TONS of historical philosophers. You'd be surprised what you can learn between surfing the web and reading in the library.
Well, man. This should get you started. And take heart. You've got some WICKED smarts, man. For real. And it would be nothing for you to pick this stuff up. Would you believe that about 4 years ago, I knew exactly DIDDLY about theology OR philosophy? That's right. (My two undergraduate degrees are in the field of business...and God calls me to ministry. Go figure. LOL) It's just a matter of reading and applying it, man. If a nincompoop like me can do it, anyone can!
Peace and love,
Mephistopheles 2K
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
Still_unsure
03/27/01 8:55 PM
RE: Titles Please?
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"Basic Teachings of the Great Philosophers" - S. E. Frost, Jr.
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
springs
(Forum Moderator)
03/27/01 10:57 PM
RE: Titles Please?
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I can't help you with epistemology but for philosophy I recommend The Great Chain of Being a study of the history of an idea by Arthur O. Lovejoy. He taught philosophy for nearly forty years at Johns Hopkins University.
springs
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
TGB
03/28/01 6:40 AM
RE: RE: Titles Please?
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Sounds like the testimony of a Wall Street guru. Any bio info on that Might-be-Don?
Tom
Posted Originally From: Open Theism Information Site
might-be-don
03/28/01 7:18 AM
RE: RE: RE: Titles Please?
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Tom,
After re-reading the original message I was hoping my comment would go completely unnoticed. I mis-read the query thinking you were looking for a title for a new work on intro to philosophy.
I wouldn't hold out for any help from the Doc on titles, he loaned me an introductory book quite a few years ago and I was completely lost on page two. Well... maybe that wasn't his fault.
The titles with dictionary in them sound like a great place to start. My number one hurdle with philosophy is the language used. They seem to always be using language I don't understand to explain concepts I don't understand. Not real helpful for a lazy guy like me.
don
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
ghost-dog-girl
03/28/01 3:25 PM
RE: Titles Please?
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I am a fan of "Philosophy for Beginners (Documentary Comic Book)" by Richard Osborne and Ralph Edney (illustrator). Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/086316157X/102-1003455-9395346
It overviews 2500 years of western philosophy, starting with the pre-socratics and ending with the post-structuralists--and yes, it has PICTURES. Lots of 'em. GDG
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