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The Big Questions: A Short Introduction to Philosophy (with Source CD-ROM) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert C. Solomon
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 285471
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0534625509
Dewey Decimal Number: 100
EAN: 9780534625504
ASIN: 0534625509
Publication Date: February 11, 2005
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It's time for an introduction to philosophy textbook that's written so you can actually understand it! THE BIG QUESTIONS: A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY tackles the tough issues and helps you make up your mind about what you think, all while presenting the best philosophical selections available.
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 Regrettably expensive March 7, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I used to use this book for my freshman philosophy classes and loved it. When I found that I had been assigned another intro to phil class next semester, I decided to order The Big Questions for the course. I was however astonished to discover the $83.00 (!) price tag. I just can't justify making my students pay that much for a text, as much as I love it.
 A Life Saver! January 4, 2008
This is the only philosophy book, that I've read, that gave me a real understanding of the subject. I used this book, in a philosophy class, to explain what my textbook was supposed to.
The Big Question December 31, 2007
A reflection of this books makes me feel as if I have not pondered life and living enough. A deep insight to who you are and how you feel about life, people and reltionships.
Excellent introduction to philosophy May 2, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Solomon's "Big Questions" is an excellent beginning for anyone looking for a serious but approachable introduction to a wide variety of philsophical issues and methods. I teach an Introduction to Philosophy class at the high school level and use a large amount of the material in this book. I have found students can access Solomon's writing quite well; he is both terse and clear.
"Big Questions" breaks down issues of free will, mind-body relationship, the existence of God, the meaning of life, and includes a very useful overview of philosophical methods including formal logic. It is a well organized survey of western philosophy, with the inclusion of non-western philosophy as well.
I would highly recommend.
Too much at once February 23, 2007
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
I too had to purchase this book for a class. It did not help. There is too much information compacted into one paragraph. Then it is very reduntant. Each chapter seems to be repeating itself even though it is suppose to be on another subject of philosophy. I would not suggest this book to anyone. It was a good thing I had prior knowledge of philosophy so I could pass my class. If you know nothing of philosophy, this book will only confuse you more.
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