Philosophy for Us

Philosophy for Us is a collection of accessible and engaging philosophical papers on topics that matter to all of us.The text features select papers written by contemporary, professional philosophers specifically for beginning students. These papers are organized into seven sections, each dealing with a philosophical question: Is there a God? Do we have free will? Are there objective moral truths? What sort of thing is a person? Is it moral to eat animals? Do animals think? Are trans women women? Each section includes a brief introduction to the topic. Key terms and concepts are defined as they occur naturally within the text.This second edition has been revised for diverse perspectives. It features five new readings, two new sections on gender and animal thought, comprehension questions for each paper, discussion questions after each section, and a new introduction.Philosophy for Us bridges the gap between philosophers and introductory philosophy students, making it ideal for introductory philosophy courses.