Doing Philosophy: A Practical Guide for Students [Paperback]

Doing Philosophyprovides a practical guide to studying philosophy for undergraduate students. The book presents strategies for developing the necessary skills that will allow students to get the most out of this fascinating subject. It examines what it means to think, read, discuss and write philosophically, giving advice on:

Reading and analysing philosophical texts

Preparing for and participating in seminars

Choosing essay topics

Constructing arguments and avoiding plagiarism

Using libraries, the internet and other resources

Technical terms, forms of expression and logical notation The second edition is fully revised and expanded throughout, packed with practical exercises, useful examples and fully up-to-date resources. It also features for the first time a full companion website with additional resources and a range of pedagogical tools and activities designed for students and lecturers to use both in the classroom and in seminar preparation.

Concise and accessible,Doing Philosophyequips the student with the tools needed to successfully engage in discussing, reading and writing philosophy.

Second edition of this successful introductory guide to studying philosophy, including: reading and writing, taking notes, seminar preparation and participation, using resources effectively.

Clare Saundersis Academic Practice Advisor at the University of Birmingham, UK. She has a PhD in Philosophy and has taught a wide range of philosophy courses.David Mossleyis an independent consultant specialising in the application of philosophy to education and management. He has been a Senior Adviser at the Centre Manager at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. He has an MBA and PhD in Philosophy, and has taught a wide range of philosophy courses.George MacDonald Rossis former Director of the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies, and Visiting Senior LeclC&