Introduction to Philosophy

Author: Wu Kunru, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The book "Introduction to Philosophy," as its title suggests, provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of philosophy. It aims to help students who intend to continue their studies in philosophy understand the overall significance of the required courses in the philosophy department and the relationships between different courses. — Wu Kunru, Editor-in-Chief of the book, Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Munich, Germany, and Distinguished Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Fu Ren University. This book is human-centered in its intent. Centered on the idea that philosophy is the wisdom that teaches individuals to achieve perfection and communities to achieve excellence, it introduces the development and cutting-edge achievements of Western, Chinese, and Indian philosophical histories from six aspects: logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, value philosophy, and general philosophy. The language is lively and engaging, showcasing the depth of philosophical content without any obscurity, making it a valuable read for philosophy theorists and enthusiasts alike. — Chen Zhiliang, Philosopher and Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Renmin University of China.
The word "philosophy" is frequently used in daily life, and most people have engaged in philosophical thinking at some point. However, if asked to define what philosophy is, few could provide a clear and concise answer. The term often evokes a sense of being overly mystical, difficult, and obscure. As a new philosophy textbook co-authored by philosophy professors and associate professors from Fu Ren University, National Taiwan University, and other institutions in Taiwan, this book strives to offer beginners an objective, correct, and clear concept of philosophy. With diverse perspectives and accessible explanations, it inspires readers' interest in philosophy, allowing non-philosophy majors to truly enter the world of philosophy through reading and engage in multidimensional humanistic thinking.
The authors hope to help readers develop a habit of rational thinking by reflecting on and discussing social and life issues. Through understanding the philosophical problems embedded in daily life and social phenomena, readers can enhance their thinking and problem-solving abilities, encouraging them to continuously contemplate their own life circumstances and cultivate a human-centered ultimate concern. The purpose of this publishing house in introducing and publishing this book is twofold: first, to provide ordinary readers with a popular text that allows them to easily enter the fascinating world of philosophy; second, to offer a completely different reference for philosophy public courses in universities, enabling non-philosophy majors to truly break free from the of rote memorization for credit exams in philosophy courses. Instead, they can deeply appreciate the charm of philosophy and enjoy the joy of philosophical thinking.