Summary of Peter Gibson's A Degree In A Book: Philosophy

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The study of reasons for opinions is at the center of philosophy. However, many other disciplines, such as physics, chemistry, statistics, biology, literature, geography and history, seek the same thing. #2 Continental philosophy is more concerned with broad concepts, while analytic philosophy is more concerned with precision and clarity. #3 Philosophy is a discipline that attempts to understand reality and human life in general terms by studying key concepts in our thinking. It is a picture guided by good reasons. #4 The Age of Reason was a period in European history from the 1680s to the 1800s when philosophy acquired great prestige. It was an age of classicism in architecture, and a new mechanical inventiveness in industry.