Doing Philosophy

Doing Philosophy by Clare Saunders; Danielle Lamb; David Mossley; George MacDonald Ross was published by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. in April 2008 and is our 19651st best seller. The ISBN for Doing Philosophy is 9780826498731.

Doing Philosophy provides a practical guide to studying philosophy for undergraduate students. Addressing the often problematic transition from A-levels to studying philosophy at university, the book offers guidance on:

Reading and analysing philosophical texts
Preparing for and participating in seminars
Choosing essay topics
Constructing arguments and avoiding plagiarism
Using libraries, the internet and other resources
Technical terms, forms of expression and logical notation

Doing Philosophy outlines the difficulties and challenges faced by students and the exciting scope of the subject as a consequence. The book uses examples of philosophical texts from a wide range of authors to explore strategies that enable the student to develop critical reading skills. The book also offers advice on taking notes, analysing arguments, using resources effectively, and writing philosophical essays.

Concise and accessible, the book equips the student with the tools needed to succeed at undergraduate level, presenting a variety of practical strategies for tackling tasks that a first-year student will inevitably encounter.

Clare Saunders is Subject Co-ordinator for Philosophy at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. She has a PhD in Philosophy and has taught a wide range of philosophy courses at the University of Sunderland and the University of Durham.

David Mossley is Information Manager and Subject Co-ordinator at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. He has a PhD in Philosophy and has taught a wide range of philosophy courses at the University of Durham and Birkbeck College, University of London.

George MacDonald Ross is Director of the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK. In 2006 he was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for his contribution to the improvement of learning and teaching in higher education in the UK.

Danielle Lamb is Resource Development Officer at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. She has an MA in Philosophy from the University of Leeds and has tutored undergraduates on a range of philosophy modules.