Cognella Academic Publishing Philosophical Introductions: Introductory Readings in Philosophy

Through an engaging collection of readings and articles, Philosophical Introductions: Introductory Readings in Philosophy introduces students to a variety of areas within the discipline. The text features examples and content students can easily relate to, as well as a section dedicated to humor.The anthology is organized into 15 chapters that cover a range of topics, including the concepts of evil, forgiveness and apology, free will and determinism, and the justification of human rights. Students read selections from Aristotle concerning the virtue of character, virtues of thought, and the individual virtues of character. Additional chapters cover the concept of race as it applies to social culture, utilitarianism, Kantianism, humor, and more.Designed to provide students with a thought-provoking reading experience, Philosophical Introductions is an ideal foundational resource for courses in philosophy. About the Author Michael K. Cundall, Jr. holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and the Sciences from the University of Cincinnati and a B.A. in psychology and philosophy from the University of Kentucky. He is a program lead and associate professor of philosophy at North Carolina A&T University. Dr. Cundall's research interests include humor and the philosophy of psychology. His research has been published in Humor in Business and Society Relationships: A Research Anthology; Computer-Mediated Communication in Business: Theory to Practice; Catcher in the Rye and Philosophy; Louisiana Folklife; and Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council.