Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Philosophy: The Power Of Ideas

Philosophy: The Power Of Ideas Review



This comprehensive introductory text with readings offers a historical overview of all major subdivisions of Western Philosophy perspectives--including both the analytic and Continental traditions--as well as Eastern philosophy, postcolonial philosophy, and feminist philosophy. Written in an engaging and captivating style, it makes philosophy accessible without oversimplifying the material, and shows that philosophy's powerful ideas affect the lives of real people.


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato

Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato Review



Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Thomas Taylor is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Thomas Taylor then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas

Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas Review



Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas offers an in-depth, teenager-friendly look at the philosophy behind everyday issues. The authors examine some of life's biggest topics, such as lying, cheating, love, beauty, the role of government, hate, and prejudice, in this casual and engaging book, written directly for and field-tested with teenagers.

Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Examining life's big ideas and discovering their own opinions has never been easier or more exciting for today's teens.


Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy

The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy Review



This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Theories Of Darwin And Their Relation To Philosophy, Religion And Morality

The Theories Of Darwin And Their Relation To Philosophy, Religion And Morality Review



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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Philosophy and Religion: Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge

Philosophy and Religion: Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge Review



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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction Review



How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This book introduces important themes in ethics, knowledge, and the self, via readings from Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hegel, Darwin, and Buddhist writers. It emphasizes throughout the point of studying philosophy, explains how different areas of philosophy are related, and explores the contexts in which philosophy was and is studied.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.