Moral philosophy has long been dominated by the aim of understanding morality and the virtues in terms of principles. However, the underlying assumption that this is the best approach has received almost no defence, and has been attacked by... Zobraziť viac
This volume argues for the relevance of Confucian policies and institutions for the contemporary world. Zobraziť viac
Named for the famous Chinese minister of state, Guan Zhong (d. 645 B.C.), the Guanzi is one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese writings still in existence. With this volume, W. Allyn Rickett completes the first full translation of the Guanzi... Zobraziť viac
Including over 50 newly-commissioned survey articles, this outstanding volume represents the first truly comprehensive guide to feminist philosophy. Zobraziť viac
Die Verarbeitung ethischer Schlüsselprobleme gehört zum Kernbereich dessen, was nach Wolfgang Klafki unverzichtbar zur allgemeinen Bildung gehört. Sie zu kennen, sich mit ihnen auseinander zu setzen und begründet Position zu beziehen, ist spätestens... Zobraziť viac
Ein Kunstexperte sieht eine 10 Millionen Dollar teure Skulptur und erkennt sofort, dass sie eine Fälschung ist. Ein Psychologe weiß innerhalb von Minuten, ob ein Paar zusammenbleiben wird. Ein Feuerwehrmann in einem brennenden Gebäude »spürt« plötzlich... Zobraziť viac
This fully revised and updated second edition of Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945 analyzes the roots and emergence of Islamic movements in the modern world and the main thinkers that inspired them.This bookprovides an authoritative account of the... Zobraziť viac
This volume presents a double argumentative analysis of the debate between Bertrand Russell and Frederick Copleston on the existence of God. It includes an introduction justifying the choice of text and describing the historical and philosophical... Zobraziť viac
This book presents some of the most stimulating ideas on mind and meaning I have ever read. It is a book that has far-reaching consequences and is sure to rattle the foundations of thinking and research in the cognitive sciences. Zobraziť viac
The theology of the Eucharist has long been the subject of heated debate; particularly since the Reformation. In this book, George Hunsinger explores ways in which Christians might resolve their differences in this area. He tackles three issues... Zobraziť viac
Ewing examines the competing forces behind the formation of a modern western subjectivity in the context of Sufi religious meanings and practices in Pakistan. Zobraziť viac
Time and Poverty in Western Welfare States is the English language adaptation of one of the most important contributions to welfare economics published in recent years. Professors Leibfried and Leisering offer a time-based (dynamic) analysis of the... Zobraziť viac
Jacques Derrida's prolific output has been the delight of philosophers and literary theorists for over twenty years. His influence on the way we read theoretical texts continues to be profound. Zobraziť viac
This book examines the Avar siege of Constantinople in 626, one of the most significant events of the seventh century, and the impact and repercussions this had on the political, military, economic and religious structures of the Byzantine Empire. The... Zobraziť viac
This reissue of the modern classic on the study of argumentation features a new Introduction by the author. Zobraziť viac
This major volume of original essays traces the role of emotions in human nature through a discussion of the relationship between consciousness and body. It analyzes the importance of emotion for human agency and explores questions of value at the... Zobraziť viac
Published in 1874, Sidgwick's masterpiece argues the utilitarian approach to ethics and presents a systematic and historically sensitive approach to ethical research that influenced utilitarian philosophers well into the twentieth century. It remains a... Zobraziť viac
This collection gathers a set of central papers from the emerging area of ethics and climate change. Zobraziť viac
Aristotle's has been the most influential philosophy in the whole history of science. Monte Johnson examines its most controversial aspect: Aristotle's emphasis on the importance of goals and purposes to scientific understanding - his teleology. Zobraziť viac
Truth, Language, and History is the much-anticipated final volume of Donald Davidson's philosophical writings. In four groups of essays, Davidson continues to explore the themes that occupied him for more than fifty years: the relations between... Zobraziť viac
