Author: Joseph W. Long
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532004044
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
While Immanuel Kants Critique of Pure Reason is one of the most important and influential philosophical works in the history of Western thought, it is also known for being as inaccessible as it is brilliantan unreadable masterpiece. And as a cardinal text for students of philosophy in both the graduate and undergraduate levels, Kants first critique and its dense, ungainly style can therefore stand as an intimidating and even monumental challenge. But for careful students interested in exploring this pivotal work, Kants first critique can have profound implications for their understandings of both metaphysics and epistemologyas well as of the history of philosophy in general. The Grad Students Guide to Kants Critique of Pure Reason is a valuable resource for students, professors, and scholars interested in learning more about Kants philosophy. It provides definitions for key terms that students of Kants first critique will need to understand, such as analytic, synthetic, a priori, and a posteriori. It discusses the nature and role of synthetic a priori judgments as well as Kants notion of experience and some of its important components. Including an examination of the historical context of the problem at the heart of Kants critique, it also explains Kants transcendental idealism, the transcendental proof, and his so-called first antinomy. With terse and lucid treatments of Kants categories and principlesas well as a discussion of Kants critical refutation of skepticism, idealism, and dogmatic rationalismthis guidebook will offer students an illuminating way to make sense of Kants masterwork.
Philosophy for Graduate Students
Author: Alex Broadbent
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317397134
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
When graduate students start their studies, they usually have sound knowledge of some areas of philosophy, but the overall map of their knowledge is often patchy and disjointed. There are a number of topics that any contemporary philosopher working in any part of the analytic tradition (and in many parts of other traditions too) needs to grasp, and to grasp as a coherent whole rather than a rag-bag of interesting but isolated discussions. This book answers this need, by providing a overview of core topics in metaphysics and epistemology that is at once accessible and nuanced. Ten core topics are explained, and their relation to each other is clearly set out. The book emphasizes the utility of the concepts and distinctions it covers for philosophy as a whole, not just for specialist discussions in metaphysics or epistemology. The text is highly readable and may be used as the basis of a course on these topics. Recommendations for reading are included at the end of each chapter, divided into essential and further readings. The text is also suitable for people approaching philosophy from other disciplines, as an accessible primer to the central topics, concepts and distinctions that are needed to engage meaningfully in contemporary philosophical debate.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317397134
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
When graduate students start their studies, they usually have sound knowledge of some areas of philosophy, but the overall map of their knowledge is often patchy and disjointed. There are a number of topics that any contemporary philosopher working in any part of the analytic tradition (and in many parts of other traditions too) needs to grasp, and to grasp as a coherent whole rather than a rag-bag of interesting but isolated discussions. This book answers this need, by providing a overview of core topics in metaphysics and epistemology that is at once accessible and nuanced. Ten core topics are explained, and their relation to each other is clearly set out. The book emphasizes the utility of the concepts and distinctions it covers for philosophy as a whole, not just for specialist discussions in metaphysics or epistemology. The text is highly readable and may be used as the basis of a course on these topics. Recommendations for reading are included at the end of each chapter, divided into essential and further readings. The text is also suitable for people approaching philosophy from other disciplines, as an accessible primer to the central topics, concepts and distinctions that are needed to engage meaningfully in contemporary philosophical debate.
Good Work If You Can Get It
Author: Jason Brennan
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 1421437961
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Read it, and you will come away ready to hit the ground running.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 1421437961
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Read it, and you will come away ready to hit the ground running.
Moving Up Without Losing Your Way
Author: Jennifer M. Morton
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691216932
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
"Upward mobility through the path of higher education has been an article of faith for generations of working-class, low-income, and immigrant college students. While we know this path usually entails financial sacrifices and hard work, very little attention has been paid to the deep personal compromises such students have to make as they enter worlds vastly different from their own. Measuring the true cost of higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Moving Up without Losing Your Way looks at the ethical dilemmas of upward mobility--the broken ties with family and friends, the severed connections with former communities, and the loss of identity--faced by students as they strive to earn a successful place in society"--Dust jacket.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691216932
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
"Upward mobility through the path of higher education has been an article of faith for generations of working-class, low-income, and immigrant college students. While we know this path usually entails financial sacrifices and hard work, very little attention has been paid to the deep personal compromises such students have to make as they enter worlds vastly different from their own. Measuring the true cost of higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Moving Up without Losing Your Way looks at the ethical dilemmas of upward mobility--the broken ties with family and friends, the severed connections with former communities, and the loss of identity--faced by students as they strive to earn a successful place in society"--Dust jacket.
Moral Writings
Author: Harold Arthur Prichard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199250197
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
to follow
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199250197
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
to follow
A Moral Theory of Solidarity
Author: Avery Kolers
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198769784
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Accounts of solidarity typically defend it in teleological or loyalty terms, justifying it by invoking its goal of promoting justice or its expression of support for a shared community. Such solidarity seems to be a moral option rather than an obligation. In contrast, A Moral Theory of Solidarity develops a deontological theory grounded in equity. With extended reflection on the Spanish conquest of the Americas and the US Civil Rights movement, Kolers defines solidarity as political action on others' terms. Unlike mere alliances and coalitions, solidarity involves a disposition to defer to others' judgment about the best course of action. Such deference overrides individual conscience. Yet such deference is dangerous; a core challenge is then to determine when deference becomes appropriate. Kolers defends deference to those who suffer gravest inequity. Such deference constitutes equitable treatment, in three senses: it is Kantian equity, expressing each person's equal status; it is Aristotelian equity, correcting general rules for particular cases; and deference is 'being an equitable person, ' sharing others' fate rather than seizing advantages that they are denied. Treating others equitably is a perfect duty; hence solidarity with victims of inequity is a perfect duty. Further, since equity is valuable in itself, irrespective of any other goal it might promote, such solidarity is intrinsically valuable, not merely instrumentally valuable. Solidarity is then not about promoting justice, but about treating people justly. A Moral Theory of Solidarity engages carefully with recent work on equity in the Kantian and Aristotelian traditions, as well as the demandingness of moral duties, collective action, and unjust benefits, and is a major contribution to a field of growing interest.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198769784
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Accounts of solidarity typically defend it in teleological or loyalty terms, justifying it by invoking its goal of promoting justice or its expression of support for a shared community. Such solidarity seems to be a moral option rather than an obligation. In contrast, A Moral Theory of Solidarity develops a deontological theory grounded in equity. With extended reflection on the Spanish conquest of the Americas and the US Civil Rights movement, Kolers defines solidarity as political action on others' terms. Unlike mere alliances and coalitions, solidarity involves a disposition to defer to others' judgment about the best course of action. Such deference overrides individual conscience. Yet such deference is dangerous; a core challenge is then to determine when deference becomes appropriate. Kolers defends deference to those who suffer gravest inequity. Such deference constitutes equitable treatment, in three senses: it is Kantian equity, expressing each person's equal status; it is Aristotelian equity, correcting general rules for particular cases; and deference is 'being an equitable person, ' sharing others' fate rather than seizing advantages that they are denied. Treating others equitably is a perfect duty; hence solidarity with victims of inequity is a perfect duty. Further, since equity is valuable in itself, irrespective of any other goal it might promote, such solidarity is intrinsically valuable, not merely instrumentally valuable. Solidarity is then not about promoting justice, but about treating people justly. A Moral Theory of Solidarity engages carefully with recent work on equity in the Kantian and Aristotelian traditions, as well as the demandingness of moral duties, collective action, and unjust benefits, and is a major contribution to a field of growing interest.
A Guide to Academia
Author: Prosanta Chakrabarty
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470960418
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
A Guide to Academia is a handbook for all those individuals thinking seriously about going to graduate school. Written by an author with extensive experience navigating the academic world, the book explains all the steps and potential bumps in the road that a student might encounter as they take the plunge into academia. Each chapter begins with a section called the "hard truth," which will help students determine if they are on the right path. Starting with an undergraduate student looking for a graduate school, the reader is taken on a journey up the academic ladder through graduate studies, a postdoctoral fellowship and an assistant professorship. Each chapter gives advice on not only how to survive the current stage but how to get to the next stage quickly. Enhanced with material from the author's own job applications and interview presentations, A Guide to Academia provides concrete examples of the tools needed for a successful career in academia.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470960418
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
A Guide to Academia is a handbook for all those individuals thinking seriously about going to graduate school. Written by an author with extensive experience navigating the academic world, the book explains all the steps and potential bumps in the road that a student might encounter as they take the plunge into academia. Each chapter begins with a section called the "hard truth," which will help students determine if they are on the right path. Starting with an undergraduate student looking for a graduate school, the reader is taken on a journey up the academic ladder through graduate studies, a postdoctoral fellowship and an assistant professorship. Each chapter gives advice on not only how to survive the current stage but how to get to the next stage quickly. Enhanced with material from the author's own job applications and interview presentations, A Guide to Academia provides concrete examples of the tools needed for a successful career in academia.
Continental Philosophy in America
Author: Hugh J. Silverman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Teaching Matters
Author: Aeron Haynie
Publisher: Teaching and Learning in Highe
ISBN: 9781952271540
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A practical and evidence-based teaching guide for graduate students across all fields. In a book written directly for graduate students that includes graduate student voices and experiences, Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong establish why good teaching matters and offer a guide to helping instructors-in-training create inclusive and welcoming classrooms. Teaching Matters is informed by recent research while being grounded in the personal perspectives of current and past graduate students in many disciplines. Graduate students can use this book independently to prepare to teach their courses, or it can be used as a guide for a teaching practicum. With a just-in-time checklist for graduate students who are assigned to teach courses right before the semester starts, step-by-step directions for writing a compelling teaching philosophy, and an emphasis on teaching well regardless of modality, Teaching Matters will remain relevant for graduate students throughout their careers.
Publisher: Teaching and Learning in Highe
ISBN: 9781952271540
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A practical and evidence-based teaching guide for graduate students across all fields. In a book written directly for graduate students that includes graduate student voices and experiences, Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong establish why good teaching matters and offer a guide to helping instructors-in-training create inclusive and welcoming classrooms. Teaching Matters is informed by recent research while being grounded in the personal perspectives of current and past graduate students in many disciplines. Graduate students can use this book independently to prepare to teach their courses, or it can be used as a guide for a teaching practicum. With a just-in-time checklist for graduate students who are assigned to teach courses right before the semester starts, step-by-step directions for writing a compelling teaching philosophy, and an emphasis on teaching well regardless of modality, Teaching Matters will remain relevant for graduate students throughout their careers.
The Grad Student’S Guide to Kant’S Critique of Pure Reason
Author: Joseph W. Long
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532004044
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
While Immanuel Kants Critique of Pure Reason is one of the most important and influential philosophical works in the history of Western thought, it is also known for being as inaccessible as it is brilliantan unreadable masterpiece. And as a cardinal text for students of philosophy in both the graduate and undergraduate levels, Kants first critique and its dense, ungainly style can therefore stand as an intimidating and even monumental challenge. But for careful students interested in exploring this pivotal work, Kants first critique can have profound implications for their understandings of both metaphysics and epistemologyas well as of the history of philosophy in general. The Grad Students Guide to Kants Critique of Pure Reason is a valuable resource for students, professors, and scholars interested in learning more about Kants philosophy. It provides definitions for key terms that students of Kants first critique will need to understand, such as analytic, synthetic, a priori, and a posteriori. It discusses the nature and role of synthetic a priori judgments as well as Kants notion of experience and some of its important components. Including an examination of the historical context of the problem at the heart of Kants critique, it also explains Kants transcendental idealism, the transcendental proof, and his so-called first antinomy. With terse and lucid treatments of Kants categories and principlesas well as a discussion of Kants critical refutation of skepticism, idealism, and dogmatic rationalismthis guidebook will offer students an illuminating way to make sense of Kants masterwork.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532004044
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
While Immanuel Kants Critique of Pure Reason is one of the most important and influential philosophical works in the history of Western thought, it is also known for being as inaccessible as it is brilliantan unreadable masterpiece. And as a cardinal text for students of philosophy in both the graduate and undergraduate levels, Kants first critique and its dense, ungainly style can therefore stand as an intimidating and even monumental challenge. But for careful students interested in exploring this pivotal work, Kants first critique can have profound implications for their understandings of both metaphysics and epistemologyas well as of the history of philosophy in general. The Grad Students Guide to Kants Critique of Pure Reason is a valuable resource for students, professors, and scholars interested in learning more about Kants philosophy. It provides definitions for key terms that students of Kants first critique will need to understand, such as analytic, synthetic, a priori, and a posteriori. It discusses the nature and role of synthetic a priori judgments as well as Kants notion of experience and some of its important components. Including an examination of the historical context of the problem at the heart of Kants critique, it also explains Kants transcendental idealism, the transcendental proof, and his so-called first antinomy. With terse and lucid treatments of Kants categories and principlesas well as a discussion of Kants critical refutation of skepticism, idealism, and dogmatic rationalismthis guidebook will offer students an illuminating way to make sense of Kants masterwork.
Philosophy for Graduate Students
Author: Alex Broadbent
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317397142
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
When graduate students start their studies, they usually have sound knowledge of some areas of philosophy, but the overall map of their knowledge is often patchy and disjointed. There are a number of topics that any contemporary philosopher working in any part of the analytic tradition (and in many parts of other traditions too) needs to grasp, and to grasp as a coherent whole rather than a rag-bag of interesting but isolated discussions. This book answers this need, by providing a overview of core topics in metaphysics and epistemology that is at once accessible and nuanced. Ten core topics are explained, and their relation to each other is clearly set out. The book emphasizes the utility of the concepts and distinctions it covers for philosophy as a whole, not just for specialist discussions in metaphysics or epistemology. The text is highly readable and may be used as the basis of a course on these topics. Recommendations for reading are included at the end of each chapter, divided into essential and further readings. The text is also suitable for people approaching philosophy from other disciplines, as an accessible primer to the central topics, concepts and distinctions that are needed to engage meaningfully in contemporary philosophical debate.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317397142
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
When graduate students start their studies, they usually have sound knowledge of some areas of philosophy, but the overall map of their knowledge is often patchy and disjointed. There are a number of topics that any contemporary philosopher working in any part of the analytic tradition (and in many parts of other traditions too) needs to grasp, and to grasp as a coherent whole rather than a rag-bag of interesting but isolated discussions. This book answers this need, by providing a overview of core topics in metaphysics and epistemology that is at once accessible and nuanced. Ten core topics are explained, and their relation to each other is clearly set out. The book emphasizes the utility of the concepts and distinctions it covers for philosophy as a whole, not just for specialist discussions in metaphysics or epistemology. The text is highly readable and may be used as the basis of a course on these topics. Recommendations for reading are included at the end of each chapter, divided into essential and further readings. The text is also suitable for people approaching philosophy from other disciplines, as an accessible primer to the central topics, concepts and distinctions that are needed to engage meaningfully in contemporary philosophical debate.