29 Philosophy
Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
This is an introductory textbook in logic and critical thinking, aimed at providing the reader with a set of tools and skills that will enable them to identify and evaluate arguments.
Includes: Exercises.
May suit: PHILOS 2B03/2CT3.
The Originals: Classic Readings in Western Philosophy
This peer-reviewed, open textbook provides readers with an appreciation and understanding of philosophy framed by the very words and ideas of those who have shaped our thinking over the centuries.
Includes: Primary source documents.
May suit: PHILOS 2G03/2H03/2YY3/3HH3 and ARTHIST 2H03.
An Introduction to Philosophy
This peer-reviewed open textbook presents philosophy to newcomers as a living discipline with historical roots. Early chapters are historically organized, to help trace a developmental progression of thought that introduce basic philosophical methods and frames issues that remain relevant today.
Includes: Instructor resources.
May suit: PHILOS 1E03/1F03.
Analyzing Meaning: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
This open textbook provides an introduction to the study of meaning in human language, from a linguistic perspective including foundational concepts, word meanings, implicature (including indirect speech acts), compositional semantics, modals, conditionals, and causation and tense & aspect.
Includes: Instructor resources.
May suit: PHILOS 3E03.
Modern Philosophy
This well reviewed open textbook in modern philosophy combines readings from primary sources with two pedagogical tools.
May suit: PHILOS 2F03/2S03/2X03/2XX3/3VV3.
A Concise Introduction to Logic
Concise Introduction to Logic is an introduction to formal logic suitable for undergraduates taking a general education course in logic or critical thinking, and is accessible and useful to any interested in gaining a basic understanding of logic.
May suit: PHILOS 2B03.
Philosophical Thought: Across Cultures and through the Ages
Philosophical Thought: Across Cultures and through the Ages, is an open-educational resource (OER) to be used as a collection of readings for introductory philosophy courses.
Includes: Examples, videos, audio, questions for reflection, and discussion.
May suit: PHILOS 1A03/1E03.
Introduction to Philosophy: Logic
Introduction to Philosophy: Logic provides students with the concepts and skills necessary to identify and evaluate arguments effectively. The chapters, all written by experts in the field, provide an overview of what arguments are, the different types of arguments one can expect to encounter in both philosophy and everyday life, and how to recognise common argumentative mistakes. The book aims to reach not only those who wish to learn logic to further their philosophical education, but also those who wish to gain the tools to better understand how to approach arguments in many aspects of their lives.
Includes: Examples, activities (a question for you), and end-of-chapter exercises (with answers).
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