Doing Philosophy provides a practical guide to studying philosophy for students. The book offers guidance on:
- Reading and analyzing philosophical texts
- Preparing for and participating in seminars
- Choosing essay topics
- Constructing arguments and avoiding plagiarism
- Using libraries, the internet and other resources
- Technical terms, forms of expression and logical notation
Doing Philosophy outlines the difficulties and challenges faced by students and the exciting scope of the subject as a consequence. The book uses examples of philosophical texts from a wide range of authors to explore strategies that enable the student to develop critical reading skills. The book also offers advice on taking notes, analyzing arguments, using resources effectively, and writing philosophical essays.
Concise and accessible, this book equips the student with the tools needed to succeed at undergraduate level, presenting a variety of practical strategies for tackling tasks that a first-year student will inevitably encounter.
Doing Philosophy
Clare Saunders
Offers guidance and advice on all the key areas of study: reading and writing philosophy, taking notes, seminar preparation and participation, using resources effectively.Rights Sold
Portuguese (World), VietnameseBook Details
Imprint: Continuum
Publication Date: 07-04-2008
Format: Hardback | 216 x 138mm | 192 pagesAbout the Author
Clare Saunders is head of educational development at the University of Birmingham, UK. Upon completing her PhD in philosophy she built up fourteen years’ experience in philosophy teaching and learning, at the Universities of Sunderland and Durham, UK and with the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies, before moving into educational development.
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