This book contains a series of philosophical conversations between two old college friends and provides a readable and clear examination of certain fundamental philosophical questions. It shows introductory students some of the standard arguments in the history of philosophy.
Acknowledgments
ix
Introduction
xi
Dialogue One What Is Philosophy?
1
(18)
Dialogue Two Faith and Reason
19
(16)
Dialogue Three Order and Evil
35
(20)
Dialogue Four Freedom
55
(22)
Dialogue Five Persons, Souls, and Bodies
77
(18)
Dialogue Six Moral Skepticism
95
(18)
Dialogue Seven Morality: Divine Commands, Social Approval, or Respect for Others?
