Baggini, Julian

In this book, the author explores the arguments for atheism, and dispels some common myths, explaining how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral.

"By now, it should be clear: in the face of disinformation and disaster, we cannot hot take, life hack, or meme our way to a better future. But how should we respond instead? In How to Think like a Philosopher, Julian Baggini turns to the study of reason itself for practical solutions to this question, inspired by our most eminent philosophers, past and present. Baggini offers twelve key principles for a more human, balanced, and rational approach to thinking: pay attention; question everything (including your questions); watch your steps; follow the facts; watch your language; be eclectic; be a psychologist; know what matters; lose your ego; think for yourself, not by yourself; make connections, not theories; and don't give up. Each chapter is chockfull of real-world examples showing these principles at work-from the discovery of penicillin to the fight for trans rights-and how they lead to more thoughtful conclusions. More than a book of tips and tricks (or ways to be insufferably clever at parties), How to Think like a Philosopher is an invitation to develop the habits of good reasoning that our world desperately needs"--.

"In this . . . global overview of philosophy, Julian Baggini travels the world to provide a wide-ranging map of human thought"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of one hundred philosophical puzzles designed to help people explore a wide range of moral, social, and personal dilemmas.

Provides overviews of five philosophical texts, covering Aristotle's "The Nicomachean Ethics," Ren? Descartes' "Meditations on First Philosophy," David Hume's "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding," Bertrand Russell's "The Problems of Philosophy," and Jean-Paul Sartre's "Existentialism and Humanism," and includes a summary and glossary of key terms as well as suggestions for further reading.

Presents an introduction to the philosophy, ethics, and various meanings behind different kinds of belief, exploring such questions as whether miracles really happen, whether all religions have a rule book, and how things become sacred.

Analyzes one hundred quotes from a range of people, such as politicians, nutritionists, and entertainers, to examine the moral, social, or personal dilemmas of each.