Forward. Preface. Part One: WHAT IS EVERYTHING REALLY LIKE? Questions of Metaphysics. Historical Interlude A: A Worldwide Context for Western Philosophy. 1. Why Philosophy? Is This All There Is? 2. Reality and Being. Is What You See What You Get? Historical Interlude B: Philosophy and Early Christianity. 3. Human Nature. Who or What Are We, and What Are We Doing Here? 4. Philosophy and God. Who's in Charge? Part Two: HOW AM I TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD? Questions of Epistemology. Historical Interlude C: From the Medieval to the Modern World. 5. Knowledge Sources. Do You See What I See? 6. Truth Tests. Do You Swear to Tell the Truth . . . ? 7. Aesthetic Experience. Is Truth Beauty and Beauty Truth? Part Three: BY WHAT VALUES SHALL I LIVE IN THE WORLD? Questions of Axiology. Historical Interlude D: From the Modern World to the Post Modern World. 8. Political Philosophy. Is Big Brother Watching? 9. Social Philosophy. Am I My Brother's or Sister's Keeper? 10. Ethics. What Will It Be: Truth or Consequences? Historical Interlude E: A Revolution in Philosophy. Glossary. Index.