Thinking and Writing about Philosophy

Thoroughly updated coverage of finding, evaluating, and documenting print and online sources. Chapter Six includes advice on incorporating sources effectively, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting research papers. Chapter Seven covers print and online sources typically used by philosophers from philosophical journals and Web sites to specialized references.

Improved design makes the text more accessible. The new design highlights the readings and student models, making it easier for students to read. New bulleted lists following the student models focus the analysis more clearly and allow students to find the models more quickly.

Five new readings. With the addition of C.S. Peirce on "How to Make Our Ideas Clear" and Sissela Bok on lying, the text's coverage of ethics -- one of the most engaging philosophical topics for students -- as well as the breadth of topics has been significantly enhanced.

New introduction to the discipline of philosophy. This new introduction answers students' fundamental questions about the different branches of philosophy and broaches the topic of what instructors expect of students in an introductory philosophy course.

New glossary of philosophical terms. This new feature is a handy reference for reading and writing about philosophical issues.