More Than the Love of Wisdom

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to philosophy, unifying various topics into a coherent understanding. More Than the Love of Wisdom encourages active engagement with philosophical inquiry.

The textbook More Than the Love of Wisdom offers a comprehensive introduction to philosophy, addressing the oversimplified views often held by newcomers to the discipline. Unlike many standard textbooks that compartmentalize philosophy into specific sub-topics such as ethics or metaphysics, this book presents philosophy as a unified field of inquiry. It explores the connections between diverse philosophical questions and themes, providing readers with a holistic understanding of the subject.

The book begins by challenging common misconceptions about what philosophy truly entails, guiding readers away from popular yet misguided interpretations. This initial groundwork sets the stage for a more nuanced exploration of the nature of philosophy, preparing students to engage with the discipline in a more informed manner. As the text progresses, it delves into the various branches of philosophy and its historical context, encouraging readers to investigate fundamental concepts and principles that shape our understanding of the world.

Written in a concise and approachable style, More Than the Love of Wisdom invites readers to actively participate in philosophical reasoning. By engaging with the material, students not only learn about philosophy but also practice the discipline itself. This book serves as an ideal resource for undergraduate Introduction to Philosophy courses and can also complement lower-division classes in ethics and the philosophy of the mind.