ISBN: 1412812941 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Bertrand Russell Publisher: Transaction Large Print Number of Pages: 156
'Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it' Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions not carelessly and dogmatically as we might deal with them in ordinary life but critically after analysing how and why the questions arise and clarifying the assumptions and concepts on which they are based This classic work first published in 1912 has never been supplanted as an approachable introduction to the theory of philosophical enquiry It gives Russell's views on such subjects as the distinction between appearance and reality the existence and nature of matter idealism knowledge by acquaintance and by description induction and the limits and value of philosophical knowledge This edition includes an introduction by John Skorupski contextualizing Russell's work and a guide to further reading
ISBN: 1438525702 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): George Stuart Fullerton Publisher: Book Jungle Number of Pages: 264
George Stuart Fullerton (1859 - 1925) was an American philosopher and psychologist He was dean of the philosophy department at University of Pennsylvania An Introduction to Philosophy was published in 1906 and reflects his realistic philosophy This introduction to philosophy will cover the following "1 To point out what the word "philosophy" is made to cover in our universities and colleges at the present day and to show why it is given this meaning 2 To explain the nature of reflective or philosophical thinking and to show how it differs from common thought and from science 3 To give a general view of the main problems with which philosophers have felt called upon to deal 4 To give an account of some of the more important types of philosophical doctrine which have arisen out of the consideration of such problems 5 To indicate the relation of philosophy to the so-called philosophical sciences and to the other sciences 6 To show finally that the study of philosophy is of value to us all and to give some practical admonitions on spirit and method Had these admonitions been impressed upon me at a time when I was in especial need of guidance I feel that they would have spared me no little anxiety and confusion of mind For this reason I recommend them to the attention of the reader"
Philosophy of Religion: Thinking About Faith (Contours of Christian Philosophy)
ISBN: 0830838767 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): C. Stephen Evans, R. Zachary Manis Publisher: IVP Academic Number of Pages: 234
With over 40000 copies in print since its original publication in 1982 Steve Evans's Philosophy of Religion has served many generations of students In this new edition Zach Manis joins Evans in a thorough revamping of arguments and information while maintaining the qualities of clarity and brevity that made the first edition so appreciated
Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
ISBN: 0143113879 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Number of Pages: 224
This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes theyd had in school
Outrageously funny Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar has been a breakout bestseller ever since authorsand born vaudevilliansThomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPRs Weekend Edition Lively original and powerfully informative Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything) Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly this is a joy to readand finally it all makes sense
History of Western Philosophy (Routledge Classics)
ISBN: 0415325056 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Bertrand Russell Publisher: Routledge Number of Pages: 792
First published in 1946 History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century A dazzlingly ambitious project it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy Providing a sophisticated overview of the ideas that have perplexed people from time immemorial Russell's History of Western Philosophy offered a cogent prcis of its subject Of course this cannot be the only reason it ended up the best selling philosophy book of the twentieth century Russell's book was 'long on wit intelligence and curmudgeonly scepticism' as the New York Times noted and it is this coupled with the sheer brilliance of its scholarship that has made Russell's History of Western Philosophy one of the most important philosophical works of all time
ISBN: 0073386715 Binding: Paperback Edition: 6 Author(s): James Rachels, Stuart Rachels Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 224
Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics this concise lively book takes the reader on an in-depth tour of the major moral theories always illustrating abstract ideas with concrete examples Separate self-contained chapters examine such theories as Egoism Kantianism Utilitarianism Virtue Ethics and the Social Contract Theory Through this conceptual framework the text addresses timely and provocative issues including abortion racism euthanasia poverty marijuana homosexuality the death penalty and vegetarianism The text's versatility makes it an ideal choice for use not only in ethical theory courses but also in applied ethics courses of all kinds
House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
ISBN: 0470316608 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Henry Jacoby Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 272
An unauthorized look at the philosophical issues raised by one of today's most popular television shows: House
House is one of the top three television dramas on the air pulling in more than 19 million viewers for each episode This latest book in the popular Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series takes a deeper look at the characters and issues raised in this Emmy Award-winning medical drama offering entertaining answers to the fascinating ethical questions viewers have about Dr Gregory House and his medical team
Henry Jacoby (Goldsboro NC) teaches philosophy at East Carolina University He has published articles primarily on the philosophy of mind and was a contributor to South Park and Philosophy (978-1-4051-6160-2)
How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most
ISBN: 1585427462 Binding: Paperback Edition: Original Author(s): Marietta McCarty Publisher: Tarcher Number of Pages: 352
Discover how great philosophers can help you live a more purposeful and peaceful life
This inspiring new book from the bestselling author of Little Big Minds reveals how the heartbeats of philosophy- clear thinking quiet reflection and good conversation- are essential ingredients in a well-lived life Full of great discussion ideas and activities you can do with a group How Philosophy Can Save Your Life is framed around ten "big ideas"-themes that according to McCarty are necessary to grasp if one wants to live a truly fulfilling life They are:
1 Simplicity (philosophers include Epicurus and Charlotte Joko Beck) 2 Communication (philosophers include bell hooks and Karl Jaspers) 3 Perspective (philosophers include Bertrand Russell and Mary Wollstonecraft) 4 Flexibility (philosophers include Socrates Plato and Alan Watts) 5 Empathy (philosophers include the Dalai Lama and Martin Luther King Jr) 6 Individuality (philosophers include Jean-Paul Sartre and Elizabeth Spelman) 7 Belonging (philosophers include Albert Camus and Rita Manning) 8 Serenity (philosophers include Epictetus and Lao Tzu) 9 Possibility (philosophers include John Stuart Mill and Simone de Beauvoir) 10 Joy (philosophers include Shunryu Suzuki and Jane Addams)
So join the greatest thinkers of all time to discover the ideas that will help you live a happier healthier life
The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers
ISBN: 0671739166 Binding: Mass Market Paperback Edition: Author(s): Will Durant Publisher: Pocket Number of Pages: 528
The Story of Philosophy chronicles the ideas of the great thinkers the economic and intellectual environments which influenced them and the personal traits and adventures out of which each philosophy grew
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
ISBN: 0470558369 Binding: Paperback Edition: Original Author(s): William Irwin, Richard Brian Davis Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 240
The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll's classic book and director Tim Burton's March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland Alices Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke hookahs cats whose grins remain after their heads have faded away and a White Queen who lives backwards and remembers forwards Is it all just nonsense Was Carroll under the influence This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Alice books and reveals a world rich with philosophical life lessons Tapping into some of the greatest philosophical minds that ever livedAristotle Hume Hobbes and NietzscheAlice in Wonderland and Philosophy explores lifes ultimate questions through the eyes of perhaps the most endearing heroine in all of literature
Looks at compelling issues such as perception and reality as well as how logic fares in a world of lunacy the Mad Hatter clocks and temporal passage
Offers new insights into favorite Alice in Wonderland characters and scenes including the Mad Hatter and his tea party the violent Queen of Hearts and the grinning Cheshire Cat Accessible and entertaining Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy will enrich your experience of Alice's timeless adventures with new meaning and fun
