ISBN: 1463688881 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): George Stuart Fullerton Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 216
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
The Ultimate Anthology of Philosophy (75+ Works with an active table of contents)
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Greatest Hits Series Publisher: Number of Pages:
This massive anthology of philosophy contains over 75 works by a dozen of the most know philosophers of all time An active table of contents makes it easy to quickly to the work you want
Authors and books include: Aeschylus: Agamemnon Bound and Seven Against Thebes The House of Atreus Maidens and Other Plays
Aristotle: The Athenian Constitution The Categories Ethics The Poetics of Aristotle
Francis Bacon: The Advancement of Learning The Essays of Francis Bacon The New Atlantis Valerius Terminus
George Berkeley: An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision The Querist Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge
Giordano Bruno: An Ethical Poem
Rene Descartes: A Discourse on Method Principles of Philosophy
Euripides: Alcestis The Electra Hippolytus & The Bacchae Tragedies of Euripides The Trojan Women
Thomas Hobbes: Leviathan
Homer: The Iliad Odyssey
David Hume: Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding The History of England: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 A Treatise of Human Nature
Immanuel Kant: The Critique of Practical Reason The Critique of Pure Reason Fundamental Principals of the Metaphysic of Morals The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics
John Locke: An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding: Volume 1 An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding: Volume 2 A Letter Concerning Toleration Two Treatises of Government
Plato: Alcibiades I Alcibiades II Apology Charmides Cratylus Critias Crito Euthydemus Euthyphro Gorgias Ion Laches Lesser Hippias Lysis Menexenus Meno Parmenides Phaedo Phaedrus Protagoras The Republic Sophist Statesman Symposium Theaetetus Timaeus
Jean Jacques Rousseau: The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau A Discourse Upon The Origin And The Foundation Of The Inequality Among Mankind Emile
Sophocles: Oedipus the King
Benedict de Spinoza: The Ethics On the Improvement of the Understanding A Theologico-Political Treatise: Part I A Theologico-Political Treatise: Part II A Theologico-Political Treatise: Part III A Theologico-Political Treatise: Part IV
ISBN: 1847240062 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Ben Dupre Publisher: Quercus Number of Pages: 208
Have you ever lain awake at night fretting over how we can be sure of the reality of the external world Perhaps we are in fact disembodied brains floating in vats at the whim of some deranged puppet-master If so you are not alone - and what's more you are in exalted company For this question and other ones like it have been the stuff of philosophical rumination from Plato to Popper In a series of accessible and engagingly written essays 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know introduces and explains the problems of knowledge consciousness identity ethics belief justice and aesthetics that have engaged the attention of thinkers from the era of the ancient Greeks to the present day
ISBN: 1613820860 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Bertrand Russell Publisher: Simon & Brown Number of Pages: 114
'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: 0756668611 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): DK Publishing Publisher: DK Publishing Number of Pages: 352
To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be a cause for dread The Philosophy Book uses innovative graphics and creative typography to help demystify hard-to-grasp concepts for those new to philosophy cutting through the haze of misunderstanding untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts Aimed at anyone with a general interest in how our social political and ethical ideas are formed as well as students of philosophy and politics The Philosophy Book breathes new life to a subject that is often regarded as esoteric and academic
Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato
ISBN: Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Thomas Taylor Publisher: FQ Books Number of Pages: 66
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
Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): William Irwin Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 133
Explore the philosophical depths of Batman Superman Captain America and your other favorite superheroesFOR FREEBehind the cool costumes special powers and unflagging determination to fight evil youll find fascinating philosophical questions and concerns deep in the hearts and minds of your favorite comic book heroesWhy doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery Does Peter Parker have a good life What can Iron Man teach us about the role of technology in society Bringing together key chapters from books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series this free superhero sampler engages the intellectual might of big thinkers like Aristotle and Kant to answer these questions and many others giving you new insights on everything from whether Superman is truly an American icon to whether Wolverine is the same person when he loses his memory
Features exclusive bonus content: all-new chapters on Captain America and Thor
Gives you a sneak peek at upcoming books: Avengers and Philosophy Spider-Man and Philosophy and Superman and Philosophy
Includes superheroes from both the DC and Marvel universes: the Avengers Batman Captain America Green Lantern Iron Man Spider-Man Superman Thor Watchmen and the X-Men
Gives you a perfect introduction to the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series (learn more at wwwandphilosophycom) FOR FREEWhether you're looking for answers or looking for fun this classic compilation will save the day by helping you gain a deeper appreciation of your favorite comics with an introduction to basic philosophical principles
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 Books 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
ISBN: 1619492431 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Ancius Boethius Publisher: Empire Books Number of Pages: 150
Owing heavily to the styles of Plato and Socrates Boethiuss Consolation of Philosophy is a deep investigation into the nature of wisdom and the physical world Making use of fiction dialogue and other Platonic conventions Boethiuss envisioned discussions with Philosophy personified take the reader on a journey of philosophical inquiry and reflection that is as stimulating today as it was in the sixth century
ISBN: 0872208591 Binding: Paperback Edition: 7 Author(s): Steven M. Cahn Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Number of Pages: 1237
The seventh edition of Steven Cahn's "Classics of Western Philosophy" features several major additions including selections from Plotinus' "Enneads" Schopenhauer's "The World as Will and Representation" Husserl's "Paris Lectures" Wittgenstein's "Philosophical Investigations" and a new selection from Hegel's "Phenomenology of Spirit" Selections from Aristotle's "Metaphysics" and "On the Soul" have been expanded while Aristotle's "Physics and Nicomachean Ethics" Hume's "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" Mill's "On Liberty" and Russell's "The Problem of Philosophy" have been further abridged In all the new edition presents complete texts or substantial selections from fifty-six philosophical masterpieces in pre-eminent and thoughtfully annotated translations and editions with introductions by a team of distinguished scholars including Sara Ahbel-Rappe Richard Bett Steven Cahn Charles Guignon Kathleen Higgins Patricia Kitcher Philip W Kitcher William Mann Derek Pereboom Ruth Anna Putnam Israel Scheffler David Shatz George Sher David Sherman Jonathan Vogel Meredith Williams and Michael Williams
