Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions, 2nd Edition

Note to Teachers.

The Contract.

Part I: The Lure of Certainty:.

1. Certainty and Doubt.

2. Sources of Conviction.

3. Rationalism.

4. Rationalism versus Relativism in Morals.

5. Induction and Deduction.

6. The Retreat from Certainty.

Postcard History of Philosophy I.

Part II: Life in an Uncertain World: .

7. Utilitarianism.

8. Kantian Ethics.

9. Empiricism.

10. Beyond Empiricism.

11. Objectivity.

Postcard History of Philosophy II.

Part III: Reality: .

12. Materialism and Dualism.

13. Morality for Naturalists.

14. Deep Illusions.

15. Realism.

Postcard History of Philosophy III.

Definitions.

Index.