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Julian Baggini (Author), Peter S. Fosl (Author)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd Edition edition (9 April 2010)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405190183
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405190183
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 16.1 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"The Philosopher′s Toolkit is a very good book. It could be highly useful for both introductory courses in philosophy, or philosophical methodology, as well as independent study for anyone interested in the methods of argument, assessment and criticism used in contemporary analytic philosophy. It is unique in approach, and written in a pleasant and considerate tone. Its authors are both competent philosophers, and the book visibly reflects their deep sympathy to the discipline and their appreciation of its unique character. This book will help one to get going to do philosophy, but more advanced students might find this text helpful too. I wish I had had access to this book as an undergraduate." (Teaching Philosophy)

"This book is ... an encyclopedia of philosophy. It should be of great use as a quick and accurate reference guide to the skill of philosophy, especially for beginners, but also for instructors ... highly recommended." (Choice)

"Its choice of tools for basic argument ... is sound, while further tools for argument ... move through topics and examples concisely and wittily... Sources are well chosen and indicated step by step. Sections are cross–referenced (making it better than the Teach Youself "100 philosophical concepts") and supported by a useful index." (Reference Reviews)

"...the average person who is interested in arguments and logic but who doesn′t have much background in philosophy would certainly find this book useful, as would anyone teaching a course on arguments, logic, and reasoning. Even introductory courses on philosophy in general might benefit because the book lays out so many of the conceptual "tools" which will prove necessary over students′ careers." (About.com)

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"The Philosopher′s Toolkit provides a welcome and useful addition to the introductory philosophy books available. It takes the beginner through most of the core conceptual tools and distinctions used by philosophers, explaining them simply and with abundant examples. Newcomers to philosophy will find much in here that will help them to understand the subject."
—David S. Oderberg, University of Reading
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Not a large tome, not exhaustive but it doesn't claim to be. It is a rather useful aide memoire of the main points, topics and techniques of philosophy.It could pass as a bluffer's guide but that would demean it. If you are new to philosophy or are wanting an accessible manual on the important bits in philosophy this book is for you. Laid out in alphabetical order, very easy to use. Recommended.
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Seems perfect! 25 July 2010
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I bought this as a present for a friend studying philosophy and after reading some of it he told me it may have single handedly saved his degree! So I guess it's pretty good! It was delivered really quick and it perfect condition too.
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