Philosophy and Current Issues: A Comprehensive Reference For Higher Education Students

Editors: Aeidah Abul Khalek & Angeline Wong Wei Wei
Publisher: UM Press
ISBN: 9789674883645
Weight: 0.4 kg
Pages: 232 pp
Year: 2024
Price: RM52

This edited volume delves into the role of philosophy as a tool to enhance our understanding of life, human nature, and diverse cultures. It explores the interplay between philosophical inquiry and contemporary issues, both locally and globally, within multicultural contexts. Key philosophical topics—epistemology, metaphysics, logic, ideology, and decolonization—are discussed with a focus on their practical applications to modern challenges. Offering comparative insights across philosophy, sociology, religion, human ecology and civilization, the book fosters intercultural dialogue and the nurturing of shared values. Unique in its approach, the book critically bridges philosophical theory with real-world application, particularly within the Malaysian context—a perspective less explored in local philosophical works. It aims to be a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and students, encouraging critical engagement with the relevance of philosophy in today's diverse societies and sparking deeper conversations around current issues in different philosophical perspectives.