How to Get the Most Out of Philosophy [Paperback]

Douglas J. Soccio (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534566588 | ISBN-13: 978-0534566586 | Publication Date: September 21, 2000 | Edition: 4

This useful guide gives tips for succeeding in the study of philosophy. Topics include motivation and basic study strategies; how to think, read and write critically; how to relate to professors; and advice on test taking.
-- A whole section on critical thinking, reading, and writing.
-- A whole section on motivation and getting the most out of college, including tips on time management, test taking, and setting and achieving goals.
-- Beginning Philosopher's Bibliography includes listings and descriptions of philosophy reference books, philosophically-oriented study books, and books on study and writing skills. It also includes addresses for related Web sites.
-- Sections using the internet for research updated.

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"Everything your students need to know about philosophy communicated in a way that appeals to them, as well as inspire many of them to the study of philosophy."

"This is a great introductory text not only for Philosophy majors but also to non majors. It is a comprehensive texts with great discussion questions to further in-class learning." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Douglas Soccio was professor of philosophy at Shasta College from 1975 until 2001. He is the author of ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM, HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF PHILOSOPHY, and, with Vincent E. Barry, PRACTICAL LOGIC, all of which are published by Wadsworth. He is now devoted to writing on a full-time basis, and presently, has taken a leave from writing a weekly philosophy column for the REDDING RECORD SEARCHLIGHT to work on a collection of philosophical stories. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 4 edition (September 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534566588
• ISBN-13: 978-0534566586
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,725,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Many teachers require this book. It is terrific., October 21, 1999

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My teacher made us read this book. Without it, I would have been lost. With it - I have decided to become a philosophy major. Several professors at CAL have recommended it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Title should be "How to get the most out of College", January 12, 2007

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I bought the book because I saw it was written by the same author as my textbook for intro to philosophy class. It's great! Almost all the advice in the book can be more broadly applied to any academic activity. Chapters on reading, writing are especially useful to students of history, english, sociology as well as philosophy. Highly recommended!!!

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