"Philosophical Dilemmas is a historical and thematic introduction to philosophy. The chapters are organized around traditional philosophical questions. Each presents two historical figures with different views, followed by two brief essays in a contemporary idiom defending opposing answers to the traditional question. The main goals of the text are to help students enter the debates about important questions, learn about great philosophers, practice critical thinking skills, and develop their own views on philosophical questions.This book is ideal for Introduction to Philosophy courses. It can also be used in Critical Thinking courses that cover philosophical content. This topically organized text clearly outlines the positions of major philosophers and offers succinct pro and con arguments for these positions"--
