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Just the Arguments:

100 of the Most Important Arguments in Western Philosophy
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Michael Bruce, Steven Barbone
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Wiley, Oct 3, 2011 - Philosophy - 424 pages
Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop.
  • A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy
  • The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know
  • Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary
  • Translates difficult texts to core arguments
  • Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas’ “Five Ways” to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world
  • Visit www.justthearguments.com, the editor's site for students, teachers, researchers, and fans of philosophy

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Review: Just the Arguments: 100 of the Most Important Arguments in Western Philosophy

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Not personally what I was hoping for. Its not that I can't appriciate concise compilations, but I think this took some of the "essence" of major philosophical works and threw it to the wind. Lets ...

Review: Just the Arguments: 100 of the Most Important Arguments in Western Philosophy

User Review  - Tyler - Goodreads

There are a few things that are great about this book: 1. It covers more than just one area of philosophy. It covers just about everything except aesthetics, I believe. Including morality, political ... Read full review

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About the author (2011)

Michael Bruce currently researches in the history of philosophy. He has taught philosophy and mathematics courses at the University of Washington’s Robinson Center for Young Scholars.

Steven Barbone is Associate Professor of Philosophy at San Diego State University.

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