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Our Search with Socrates for Moral Truth
Gary Michael Atkinson
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Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 525.
Many people believe that when it comes to moral questions, anyone’s opinion is as good as anyone else’s. Teachers of philosophy, by exposing students to the full panoply of moral theory, can reinforce this prejudice towards skepticism even when they intend to challenge it. Gary Michael Atkinson has taught introductory courses in philosophy for decades, and he has developed an effective approach to show that widespread skepticism based on the existence of persistent moral disagreement is mistaken. Our Search with Socrates for Moral Truth will appeal not only to students and teachers of philosophy but to any educated reader seeking ... Read more
Many people believe that when it comes to moral questions, anyone’s opinion is as good as anyone else’s. Teachers of philosophy, by exposing students to the full panoply of moral theory, can reinforce this prejudice towards skepticism even when they intend to challenge it. Gary Michael Atkinson has taught introductory courses in philosophy for decades, and he has developed an effective approach to show that widespread skepticism based on the existence of persistent moral disagreement is mistaken. Our Search with Socrates for Moral Truth will appeal not only to students and teachers of philosophy but to any educated reader seeking ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813227856
SKU
V9780813227856
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99-50
About Gary Michael Atkinson
Gary Michael Atkinson is professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, USA.
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