What is Philosophy? This video offers an excellent introduction to some of the central problems in philosophy, philosophical methodology and the study of philosophy in contemporary universities. It is thus a useful resource for both students and philosophy educators alike. Topics covered include the nature and importance of philosophical inquiry, problem solving, and certain classical problems of philosophy such as the existence of God, the nature of thinking and the mind/body problem, ethical dilemmas and issues in political philosophy, space and time and the nature of art.

Video segments are:

1. What is Philosophy?

2. God?

3. Ethics and Rights?

4. Space and Time

5. Art?

6. Government?

7. Why Study Philosophy?

8. How to Solve Questions

9. Conclusion

The video may be purchased from:

School of Philosophy
University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Australia

office@philosophy.unimelb.edu.au

The cost is $20.00 including GST.