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	title:	Philosophy for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
	author:	Tom Morris
	format:	Paperback
	publisher:	John Wiley & Sons
	released:	September 3, 1999
	isbn:	0764551531
	isbn-13:	9780764551536

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Theology for dummies - Rated Do not read this book and think you are getting an introduction to Philosophy. This book is instead a thinly disguised justification for the authors belief in a Christian God, the afterlife, christian morals etc. A worthy topic for philosophical study, but in no way an appropriate introduction to the subject. I had the good fortune to read Bryan Magee's 'The Story of Philosphy' before this book, and it is by contrast a facinating and readable introduction to the subject .. for Christian, Aethiest or Agnostic. How does Philosophy for Dummies measure up as philosophical study? His 'Great idea' which he repeatedly goes back to to justify his beliefs is, the 'Principal of belief conservation'. Essentially this states that we should not reject a belief if that would cause us to have to reject alot of our other current beliefs'. Essentially a philosphy of faith. Sorry, to me that is not what Philosophy is all about. How about teaching us about philosphical enquiry? Surely a Philosophy proffessor can help us out here? Afraid not. His agruments are truly light weight. The authors arguments consist mainly of putting up 'straw men' by simplifiying or trivialising some particular philosophical or scientific idea and shooting them down. I loved his dismissal of Kant as Baloney. So are there any good points? Well, if you are a Christian, conservative republican from middle America, and you would like to feel more secure in your beliefs rather than question them, this is the book for you. A moderately successful introduction with strong biases - Rated I think that an introductory book which aims to simplify the subject is to be welcomed. However, I have some reservations. My first recommendation is to check other '..FOR DUMMIES' books to decide whether their style appeals to you. Some may feel that it is too informal; others may be uncomfortable with american English or with american cultural assumptions. Secondly, ask yourself whether you are likely to find acceptable a book which seems heavily biased towards christian views of philosophy. I think I might suggest an alternative title, 'Christian Philosophy for Dummies', though I would not want this to imply that either all non-christians or all christians are 'dummies'. An excellent introduction to basic Philosophy. - Rated This book is a very basic introduction to philosphy, and its application to everyday lives, be that business, personal direction or parenting. Written in the style of a likeable, approachable university lecturer the text is clear, well illustrated with anecdotes and broken into small, digestable chunks by quotations, and examples. I have no idea how much use this would be to an 'qualified' or 'experienced' thinking, but to an untrained and inquisitive mind it allowed exploration and offered guidance and focus without stamping the authors views all over them.

Customer Reviews

Theology for dummies - Rated 1/5
Do not read this book and think you are getting an introduction to Philosophy. This book is instead a thinly disguised justification for the authors belief in a Christian God, the afterlife, christian morals etc. A worthy topic for philosophical study, but in no way an appropriate introduction to the subject.

I had the good fortune to read Bryan Magee's 'The Story of Philosphy' before this book, and it is by contrast a facinating and readable introduction to the subject .. for Christian, Aethiest or Agnostic.

How does Philosophy for Dummies measure up as philosophical study? His 'Great idea' which he repeatedly goes back to to justify his beliefs is, the 'Principal of belief conservation'. Essentially this states that we should not reject a belief if that would cause us to have to reject alot of our other current beliefs'. Essentially a philosphy of faith. Sorry, to me that is not what Philosophy is all about.

How about teaching us about philosphical enquiry? Surely a Philosophy proffessor can help us out here? Afraid not. His agruments are truly light weight. The authors arguments consist mainly of putting up 'straw men' by simplifiying or trivialising some particular philosophical or scientific idea and shooting them down.

I loved his dismissal of Kant as Baloney.

So are there any good points? Well, if you are a Christian, conservative republican from middle America, and you would like to feel more secure in your beliefs rather than question them, this is the book for you.

A moderately successful introduction with strong biases - Rated 3/5
I think that an introductory book which aims to simplify the subject is to be welcomed. However, I have some reservations.

My first recommendation is to check other '..FOR DUMMIES' books to decide whether their style appeals to you. Some may feel that it is too informal; others may be uncomfortable with american English or with american cultural assumptions.

Secondly, ask yourself whether you are likely to find acceptable a book which seems heavily biased towards christian views of philosophy.

I think I might suggest an alternative title, 'Christian Philosophy for Dummies', though I would not want this to imply that either all non-christians or all christians are 'dummies'.

An excellent introduction to basic Philosophy. - Rated 4/5
This book is a very basic introduction to philosphy, and its application to everyday lives, be that business, personal direction or parenting. Written in the style of a likeable, approachable university lecturer the text is clear, well illustrated with anecdotes and broken into small, digestable chunks by quotations, and examples. I have no idea how much use this would be to an 'qualified' or 'experienced' thinking, but to an untrained and inquisitive mind it allowed exploration and offered guidance and focus without stamping the authors views all over them.