{"product_id":"a-guide-to-field-philosophy-evelyn-brister-9780815347576","title":"A Guide to Field Philosophy: Case Studies and Practical Strategies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilosophers increasingly engage in practical work with other disciplines and the world at large. This volume draws together the lessons learned from this work--including philosophers' contributions to scientific research projects, consultations on matters of policy, and expertise provided to government agencies and non-profits--on how to effectively practice philosophy. Its 22 case studies are organized into five sections: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Collaboration and Communication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eII Policymaking and the Public Sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIII Fieldwork in the Academy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIV Fieldwork in the Professions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV Changing Philosophical Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these essays provide a practical, how-to guide for doing philosophy in the field--how to find problems that can benefit from philosophical contributions, effectively collaborate with other professionals and community members, make fieldwork a positive part of a philosophical career, and anticipate and negotiate the sorts of unanticipated problems that crop up in direct public engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives specific advice on how to integrate philosophy with outside groups.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers examples from working with the public and private sectors, community organizations, and academic groups.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides lessons learned, often summarized at the end of chapters, for how to practice philosophy in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Evelyn Brister\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 081534757X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815347576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.70d","brand":"Evelyn Brister","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43941004083455,"sku":"9780815347576","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_cb4d2eec-3024-4994-a239-aa6424d40655.jpg?v=1681450366","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-guide-to-field-philosophy-evelyn-brister-9780815347576","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}