A lucid and wide-ranging introduction suitable for readers with a basic grounding in philosophy. Zobraziť viac
- what is the relationship between the social sciences and the natural sciences... Zobraziť viac
The Natural Law Reader features a selection of readings in metaphysics, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics that are all related to the classical Natural Law tradition in the modern world... Zobraziť viac
One of the most mind-boggling topics in philosophical theology is the relationship between divine foreknowledge and human freedom. If God has a complete knowledge of the future due to his epistemic perfection, how can a human being be free with respect... Zobraziť viac
This book by Brian Skyrms is a study of ideas of cooperation and collective action. Zobraziť viac
Moral philosophers agree that welfare matters. But they disagree about what it is, or how much it matters. Wayne Sumner presents an original theory of welfare, investigating its nature and discussing its importance. He considers and rejects all notable... Zobraziť viac
An imaginative and exciting position of themes from Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations, this book helps readers find their way around the "forest of remarks" that make up this classic. Chapters on language, mind, color, number, God, value, and... Zobraziť viac
Fourteen original essays providing a comprehensive introduction to Renaissance humanism. Zobraziť viac
Die Gesellschaft verändert sich. Was heißt das für die Verkündigung der Kirchen? Anhand der aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Kommunikationsforschung entwirft Fabian Vogt ein Konzept der "Narrativen Verkündigung", das Lust macht, wieder leidenschaftlich... Zobraziť viac
Major survey of the history and culture of Roman Britain. Brings together specialists to provide an overview of recent debates about this period. Zobraziť viac
The first comprehensive collection of the work of Richard Rorty (1931-2007), The Rorty Reader brings together the influential American philosopher's essential essays from over four decades of writings... Zobraziť viac
The scholastic philosopher is interested in definition for a different reason than the lexicographer and linguist. The philosopher is trying to learn things. Fe defines, after investigating reality, in an attempt to describe reality clearly and to sum... Zobraziť viac
From best-selling author Adrian Plass, here is a collection of songs, poetry and drama. In Clearing Away the Rubbish Adrian Plass applies his own particular brand of wry humour to the stresses of modern day life. He considers the way we all clutter up... Zobraziť viac
Professor Hawking was a brilliant theoretical physicist, an influential author and thinker, and a great popular communicator. Throughout his career he was asked questions by business leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, academics and the ... Zobraziť viac
This volume offers an overview of the philosophy of cognitive science that balances breadth and depth, with chapters covering every aspect of the psychology and cognitive anthropology. Zobraziť viac
Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching, or "The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue," is one of the true classics of the world of spiritual literature.... Zobraziť viac
Martin Smith explores the question of what it takes for a belief to be justified or rational. He argues that in order to have justification for believing a proposition, one's evidence must normically support it¿roughly, one's evidence must make the... Zobraziť viac
Stephen Gaukroger presents an original account of the development of science and our understanding of ourselves during a period which saw a fundamental shift in how the role of science was seen. At the core of the shift lies the aim of understanding... Zobraziť viac
Irena Backus offers the first examination of Leibniz as both scholar and theologian in more than four hundred years, illuminating the relationship between metaphysics and theology in Leibniz's handling of key theological issues of his time:... Zobraziť viac
Eleven original essays discuss a range of puzzling philosophical questions about characters in fiction and other fictional objects. For example: Do they really exist? Are they created? Can they be destroyed? Are they abstract or concrete? What are... Zobraziť viac
