An Philosophy An Innovative Introduction Fictive Narrative, Primary Texts, and Responsive Writing 1st Edition by Michael Boylan,Charles Johnson ISBN 0813344484 978-0813344485

Philosophy: An Innovative Introduction features a unique, engaging approach to introduce students to philosophy. It combines traditional readings and exercises with fictive narratives starring central figures in the history of the field from Plato to Martin Luther King, Jr. The book makes innovative use of compelling short stories from two writers who have prominently combined philosophy and fiction in their work. These narratives illuminate pivotal aspects of the carefully selected classic readings that follow. This gives students two ways to understand the philosophical positions: through indirect argument in fiction and through direct, deductive presentations. Study questions and writing exercises accompany each set of readings and help students grasp the material and create their own arguments.

Table of contents: 

Preface
Glossary
Part 1: Direct and Indirect Discourse in Philosophy
Direct and Indirect Discourse in Philosophy
Reading and Discussion Questions
How Can I Respond to Claims Using Direct Logical Discourse?
Reading and Discussion Questions
How Can I Respond to Claims Using Indirect Fictive Narrative Discourse?
Reading and Discussion Questions
Part 2: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
4. Plato
5. Aristotle
6. Buddha
7.Aquinas
Part 3: Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
8. Descartes
9. Kant
10. Marx
11. Heidegger and Arendt
12. Murdoch
13. King
Appendix: Some Philosophy Games
About the Authors
Credits and Acknowledgments
Index