Electrifying, provocative, and controversial when first published thirty years ago, Donna Haraway’s “Cyborg Manifesto” is even more relevant today, when the divisions that she so eloquently challenges—of human and machine but also of gender, class, ... Zobraziť viac
Literární vědec Přemysl Blažíček (1932-2002) vnesl do českého myšlení o literatuře kromě osobitých soudů a čistého jazykového stylu dva výjimečné rozměry. Prvním je perspektiva filosofického zájmu, v níž umění posledního... Zobraziť viac
Soubor kratších textů. Uspořádal a komentoval Michael Špirit. Zobraziť viac
The first anthology devoted to the theory and practice of all forms of public philosophy, A Companion to Public Philosophy brings together in a single volume the diverse practices, modalities, and perspectives of this rapidly growing field.... Zobraziť viac
Illustrated with 100 artworks and photographs, Egyptian Gods & Myths Illustrated is an engaging and highly informative exploration of a rich mythology that still fascinates today. Zobraziť viac
Written with insight and humor, College Sex - Philosophy for Everyone investigates a broad array of philosophical issues relating to student sex... Zobraziť viac
Metaphysics and Science brings together important new work within an emerging philosophical discipline: the metaphysics of science. In the opening chapter, a definition of the metaphysics of science is offered, ... Zobraziť viac
Mumford puts forward a new theory of dispositions, showing how central their role in metaphysics and philosophy of science is. Much of our understanding of the physical and psychological world is expressed in terms of dispositional properties ... Zobraziť viac
George Molnar came to see that the solution to a number of the problems of contemporary philosophy lay in the development of an alternative to Hume's metaphysics. This alternative would have real causal powers at its centre... Zobraziť viac
Discover how the wisdom and philosophy of Hermes Trismegistus and Hermeticism can be applied to modern life in this beginner-friendly guide to the Hermetic principles.Hermes Trismegistus is believed to be one of the founders of philosophy, and his... Zobraziť viac
An eclectic exploration of witchcraft and magic through 100 objects, practices and symbols. Zobraziť viac
David Abram’s first book, The Spell of the Sensuous has become a classic of environmental literature. Now he returns with a startling exploration of our human entanglement with the rest of nature. As the climate veers toward catastrophe, the... Zobraziť viac
Do we still need philosophical discourse as part of communication within our culture? Is philosophical endeavor still valid? This book offers the views of some of the most popular, distinguished contemporary philosophers who have ... Zobraziť viac
Rorty, Pragmatism, and Confucianism offers a fascinating conversation between Confucianism, historically the dominant tradition in Chinese thought and society, and the contemporary philosophy of Richard Rorty. Well aware that his philosophical hero,... Zobraziť viac
More than twenty years after its publication, Peter Singer's Ethics into Action continues to inspire new generations of activists through its portrayal of Henry Spira and the animal rights movement. With a new preface from the author, this edition... Zobraziť viac
This interdisciplinary project is situated at the boundary between literary studies and philosophy. Its chief focus is on American Romanticism and it examines work by a number of prominent writers and philosophers, from Whitman ... Zobraziť viac
"The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects," writes John Searle, "in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false." One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he... Zobraziť viac
Approaching the Bible from a literary/historical perspective, this work discusses such issues as the forms and strategies of biblical writing, its actual historical and physical settings, the process of canon formation, the sources of the Pentateuch,... Zobraziť viac
hlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a modern classic. Written in English and first published in 1923, the book has gradually become a global bestseller, its wise words a favourite. Beautifully produced in a traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless... Zobraziť viac
Uncover the spiritual quest that fueled a generation's soundtrack. This biography explores how a lifelong search for meaning shaped iconic music. Zobraziť viac
