{"product_id":"the-philosophers-toolkit-a-compendium-of-philosophical-concepts-and-methods-9781119103219","title":"The Philosopher's Toolkit: A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new edition of the bestselling guide to the study of philosophy: the ideal intellectual 'toolkit' for sharpening analytical skills and building philosophical acuity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether used as a guide to basic principles or a resource for key concepts and methods, \u003ci\u003e The Philosopher's Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e equips readers with all the intellectual 'tools' necessary for engaging closely with philosophical argument and developing fluency in the methods and language of philosophical inquiry. Featuring accessible explanations, practical examples, and expert guidance, this text empowers readers to understand traditional philosophical thinking and to engage with new ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the practical methods and concepts necessary for philosophical inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a versatile resource for both novice and advanced students in areas of philosophy, critical theory, and rhetoric\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopts a pluralistic approach to teaching philosophy, making this a suitable resource for many courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivers extensive cross-referenced entries, recommended readings, and updated online resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers an array of topics, from basic tools of argumentation to sophisticated philosophical principles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully revised and updated to include new topics and entries as well as expanded recommended reading lists to encourage further study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter S. Fosl\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of PPE at Transylvania University, Kentucky. He is author of \u003ci\u003eHume's Scepticism\u003c\/i\u003e (2020), co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Critical Thinking Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2016) and \u003ci\u003eThe Ethics Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2007), editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Lebowski and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2012), and co-editor of \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy: The Classic Readings\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2009). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian Baggini\u003c\/b\u003e is Academic Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent. He was the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophers' Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, as well as for the think tanks The Institute of Public Policy Research, Demos, and Counterpoint. He is the author, co-author, or editor of over 20 books, including \u003ci\u003eHow the World Thinks, The Virtues of the Table, The Ego Trick, Freedom Regained, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Edge of Reason\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557303718162,"sku":"9781119103219","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b28d5498-3fcb-4601-bc15-a438cb017fff.jpg?v=1731778489","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-philosophers-toolkit-a-compendium-of-philosophical-concepts-and-methods-9781119103219","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}