{"product_id":"philosophy-a-complete-introduction-9781444190137","title":"Philosophy: A Complete Introduction","description":"Written by Sharon Kaye, who is Professor of Philosophy at John Carroll University, Philosophy: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book uses a structure that mirrors many university courses on philosophy - using the work of key philosophers to springboard into a discussion of all the main areas of philosophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeach Yourself titles employ the 'Breakthrough method', which is designed specifically to overcome problems that students face.\u003cbr\u003e- Problem: \"I find it difficult to remember what I've read.\"; Solution: this book includes end-of-chapter questions and summaries, and flashcards of key points available on-line and as apps\u003cbr\u003e- Problem: \"Most books mention important other sources, but I can never find them in time.\"; Solution: this book includes key texts and case studies are summarised, complete with fully referenced quotes ready to use in your essay or exam.\u003cbr\u003e- Problem: \"Lots of introductory books turn out to cover totally different topics than my course.\"; Solution: this book is written by a current university lecturer who understands what students are expected to know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teach Yourself\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/27\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781444190137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.80d","brand":"Sharon Kaye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315023868085,"sku":"9781444190137","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_28052ede-3641-41e3-9ebd-9704a85ff1be.jpg?v=1718719846","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/philosophy-a-complete-introduction-9781444190137","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}