A Philosophy Of The Human Being

Download or read book A Philosophy of the Human Being written by Julian A. Davies and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2009 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an accessible text that explores what it means to be human. It is designed for an introductory course in Philosophy of the Human Being and contains an abundance of current examples, with embedded quotations from philosophers and selections from contemporary writers following the chapters. The author provides an introduction to philosophy, then discusses the topics of human sociability, intelligence, freedom, duality, individuality, and immortality. He concludes by highlighting the contrast between realism and materialism. This systematic approach focuses on issues, with a minimum of metaphysical superstructure and jargon, and provides connections between the readings. Book jacket.