Six Philosophical Appetizers by Dale Jacquetie

Curious about philosophy, but unsure about how to begin? Six Philosophical Appetizers can help you start with bitesize philosophical reasonings that in just a few pages - present a concise overview of some of the main problems and methods of philosophy, without assuming any prior background.

Using imaginative thought experiments, examples from everyday life, and a systematic approach, topics covered include the meaning of life, the theory of knowledge, the concept of mind and problem of free will, the existence and nature of God, choosing berween moral right and wrong, and the practice, scope, and limitations of philosophy itself.

A companion collection of readings, Philosophical Entrées Classic and Contemporary Readings in Philosophy, is designed to accompany Appetizers, presenting more in-depth examinations of these topics.

What Instructors Are Saving about Six Philosophical Appetizers by Dale Jacquette

[Jacquette very successfully integrates these different areas of philosophy into a coherent process of addressing the question: What is the meaning of life!"....students will be able to see the relevance of philosophy to their situation more easily than sumply by reading classic texts."

Bradley E When Slippery Rock Univers

"[Jacquette]'s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. I think it will appeal to stu dents because it contains concrete examples and imagery, Chapter 2 [is] the best introductory treatment of epistemology I have seen. I especially like the thought experiments (in Chapter 5 on ethics). The strength of the author's approach lies in motivating the value of doing phi losophy"

Sharon Karve John Carroll University