This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics.
A compact and straightforward guide to the skills needed to study philosophy - reading, listening, discussing and writing - aimed at anyone coming to the subject for the first time or just looking to improve their performance.
Beginning with an inquiry into the nature and purpose of philosophy, this text moves through many traditional discussionssuch as the existence of God, the problems of knowledge, the freewill/determinism debate, and the foundations of ...
Beginning with an inquiry into the nature and purpose of philosophy, this text moves through many traditional discussions--such as the existence of God, the problems of knowledge, the freewill/determinism debate, and the foundations of ...
It combines traditional readings and exercises with fictive narratives starring central figures in the history of the field from Plato to Martin Luther King, Jr. The book makes innovative use of compelling short stories from two writers who ...
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These are just some of the questions philosophers have attempted to answer. They strike right to the heart of what it means to be human. This important new book shows that philosophy need not be dry or intimidating.
question “What is Goodness?” or “How should I live my life?” There is no question that Divine Command Theory is still very popular in the world today. However, philosophers have found many problems with this view. It is important to ...
... 27 Dictionary of American Philosophy, 103 Dictionary of Asian Philosophies, 104 Dictionary of Christian Ethics, 73n Dictionary of Ethics, Theology, and Society, 74 Dictionary of Indian Philosophical Concepts, 116 Dictionary of Logic ...
This popular introductory text provides a unique diversity of teaching tools for instructors who prefer a synoptic approach. The text is visually appealing and reader friendly. The author accents his...
Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for anybody interested in philosophy, and especially for those who want a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that shape the way we think.
Philosophy: Questions and Theories
Philosophy is everywhere, and open to everyone.
The fourth edition includes new material on: Montaigne Essays Thomas Paine Rights of Man R.G. Collingwood The Principles of Art Karl Popper The Open Society and Its Enemies Thomas Kuhn The Structure of Scientific Revolutions With a glossary ...
This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these: Book 1: In this convenient guide, several ancient, famous philosophers will be covered, so you may get a better understanding of the ancestors ...
“To imagine love as a form of mourning is already to court solipsism; to imagine it as a form of laughter is to insist that it presupposes...the achievement of community. LOVE'S KNOWLEDGE Our interpretation of certain feelings, ...
He explores important themes in ethics, knowledge, and the self, alongside a new chapter for this edition on free will, discussing determinism and indeterminism in the context of Descartes and Hegel's work.
LA lélte LUNE EWNE cena ****** DARWIN SINE So if it is probable that artificial selection can produce such effects in a relatively short time , is there any natural principle of selection that might produce effects of similar magnitude ...
This is the first part of a two-volume introduction to philosophy intended to orientate, assist and stimulate the reader at every stage in the study of the subject.
attributable to some brothers is not a quality which every brother must have in order to be a brother (many things, such as women and dolls, may possess this trait without being brothers). On the other hand, every brother must be male.