Cambridge International Examinations – serie

Suitable for students studying the IB Diploma and an excellent introductory text for undergraduates. Philosophy: Themes and Thinkers covers key philosophical concepts, themes, and philosophy texts. As well as gaining a thorough grounding in these areas, students will develop the ability to analyse and assess philosophical writings, form their own judgements and contribute effectively to the process of debate. Features - learning objectives at the start of each chapter - profile of notable philosophers - stimulating activities throughout - revision questions - definitions of key terms in the margin.

No previous knowledge is assumed, and in lively and provocative chapters the authors invite the reader to explore questions about the nature of science, religion, ethics, politics, art, the mind, the self, knowledge and truth. Each chapter includes inset boxes providing links to classic philosophy texts on the issues discussed. In addition, the book relates the adventure of philosophy to some of the key principles of critical thinking.

Volume 3 of Songs of Ourselves extends our global range of poetry with even more contemporary and diverse works. Literature students will explore a variety of language, form and style, covering engaging themes that will inspire them to reflect on the world around them and know it, and themselves, more richly. The updated volume presents poems from over 50 countries, introducing modern work by writers such as Hone Tuwhare, Dambudzo Marechera, Iman Mersal, Sina Queyras and George the Poet plus canonical greats including William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson and Rainer Maria Rilke. Access your digital resource via Cambridge GO.

Volume 3 extends our global range of prose with even more contemporary and diverse works. Literature students will explore a wide variety of language, form and style, covering engaging themes. They will feel inspired to reflect on the world around them and know it, and themselves, more richly through literary works. Stories of Ourselves, ordered chronologically, places new voices alongside well-known texts. Authors include Heinrich Boll, Bessie Head, Margaret Atwood, Earl Lovelace, Assia Djebar, Kazuo Ishiguro, Okwiri Oduor, Mimoza Ahmeti, Meron Hadero, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Shih-Li Know and Ken Liu. Access your digital resource via Cambridge GO.

This second edition has been extensively revised with updated examples and a brand new chapter on how to obtain reliable information from the internet. Studying critical thinking involves trying to change the ways in which most of us think. In this second edition of the popular 'Critical Thinking: An Introduction', Alec Fisher concentrates on developing critical thinking skills explicitly and directly. His aim is to teach the ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate ideas and arguments and to show how these skills can be transferred to other studies and everyday life. A new chapter covers getting reliable information from the internet and examples and passages have been replaced by completely new material. The book is also suitable for the independent learner.