Stories of Philosophy Davis-Test Bank

Testbank for Philosophy Tales Davis

1. ISBN-10

   0190903694
2. ISBN-13

   978-0190903695

   Philosophy Tales offers students an entertaining and theatrical introduction to philosophical topics through fiction. It melds concise narratives crafted by the writer, a philosopher and novelist, with comprehensive guided conversations to prompt students to contemplate matters pertaining to reasoning, appearance and truth, the mind’s essence, freedom and accountability, God’s presence, and ethics.

   The collection of twelve tales features a futuristic experiment where scientists endeavor to forecast every action and thought of a prisoner within a library-like prison cell; a comical exchange between God and Satan, both grappling with the concept of free will; and a medieval man enduring a Black Death computer simulation assigned as homework and for a bit of mischievous delight by two school kids.

   The text incorporates educational elements such as “Overview” and “Recap” sections, biographical details about several of the philosophers discussed, prominently highlighted key terms and their explanations, discussion prompts, and recommended additional readings.