Think Again is a personal and cutting-edge introduction to philosophy by award-winning teacher and renowned public philosopher John Kaag. The book encourages students to relate to their own lives the important questions raised by philosophy over the millennia. Motivated by the belief that teaching is fundamental to philosophy, the book has been carefully designed and written to be accessible to a wide range of undergraduates at a broad array of schools.
Think Again proceeds historically, guiding students from the ancients through to 1900 and the birth of contemporary philosophy. From there, it proceeds thematically, covering topics as diverse as metaphysics and epistemology, philosophy of mind, moral and political philosophy, and philosophical approaches to oppression. It features skillfully selected excerpts of primary texts from philosophy to encourage students鈥� direct engagement with and close reading of foundational texts.
- Personal and conversational style
- Historical and thematic coverage
- Primary text excerpts
- Learning objectives
- Chapter reviews that include a summary, key terms, review questions, and additional readings
- Three types of boxed features: Historical Context, Writing Philosophically, and Thinking Critically
John Kaag is professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and external professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He is the author of two memoirs, Hiking with Nietzsche and American Philosophy. His other books include Thinking Through Writing; Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life; and Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living (all 快色直播).
“An excellent book. The writing is superior. Kaag masterfully weaves philosophical content, everyday experience, personal anecdotes, and current events. The substantial inclusion of primary texts allows instructors to enjoy the benefits of a textbook without sacrificing a commitment to the original text. And Kaag’s explanations and applications make the primary texts more accessible.”—Michael Ventimiglia, Sacred Heart University
“Kaag is a gifted storyteller, and there is richer storytelling in this book than in many other philosophy textbooks I’ve read or used. The vivid imagery throughout the book and the interesting tidbits about philosophers and their stories make the material come alive. Think Again is exceedingly accessible to a wide range of readers.”—Tess Varner, Concordia College
“Kaag treats complex ideas in a patient way, leading students to understand larger questions and problems in philosophy. One of the book’s strengths is the attention it gives to teaching how to think and write philosophically. I think my students would like this book. It not only explains how ideas emerged historically but how these ideas are used in everyday life. Moreover, the approach of thinking of philosophy as a way of being human anchors the practice of philosophy in the realm of action.”—Celia T. Bardwell-Jones, University of Hawai驶i at Hilo
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