Get set for philosophy. ([2019?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Douglas Burnham.
• Authors: Burnham, Douglas
• Contents: Table of Contents; Introduction; Part One: A Guide to Philosophy; Chapter 1: Philosophy Degrees; A. What is philosophy? Why Study philosophy? (careers and personal growth); 1. What is philosophy?; 2. Philosophy and Your Future; A Special Word to Mature Students; B. Philosophy at university; 1. Choosing Where to Study: Which university?; 2: Which Type of Degree?; 3. Typical philosophy Courses; Chapter 2: An Orientation in Philosophy; A. Typical Courses on the First Year of philosophy Degrees; 1. Problems of Metaphysics; 2. Epistemology and Philosophy of Science; 3. Ethics, Applied Ethics, and Political Philosophy; 4. Aesthetics; 5. The Philosophy of Religion; 6. Ancient philosophy; 7. Early Modern Philosophy; 8. European' Philosophy; Part Two: Study skills; Chapter 3: Be in the Know; Chapter 4: Learning at university; A. Reading; B. Learning by Assessment; C. Self-Directed Learning; D. Time Management; E. Tutorials and seminars; F. Lectures; Chapter 5: Assessments; A. Essays and Dissertations; 1. Why Write Essays?; 2. Philosophy Essays are Different; 3. First, Read the Question; 4. The Writing Process: From Notes to a First Draft; 5. The Essay Returns; 6. Finding and Using Sources; a. Why Use Sources?; B. Finding Sources; 7. Portfolio of Work; 8. The Dissertation; B. Examinations; 1. Preparing for exams; 2. On the Day; 3. After the Exam; C. Oral Presentations; 1. Preparing and Presenting; 2. Working in Groups; Chapter 6:General Skills Handbook; A. Argument and Justification; 1. Critical Thinking; 2. Examples and Analogies; B. Writing Clear and Correctly; 1. References and Bibliographies; 2. Good Academic Style; C. Writing Skills Self-Assessment.
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (viii, 223 pages)
• Subjects: 107.1141; Philosophy; Philosophy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Great Britain; PHILOSOPHY -- Criticism; Philosophy; Philosophy -- Study and teaching (Higher); Einführung; Philosophie; Studium; Great Britain; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781474465533; 1474465536
• Related ISBNs: 9780748616572; 0748616578
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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