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By John Passmore. 1985
A retired professor provides a survey of the major developments in Anglo-American philosophy since the mid-1960s. He chronicles the explosion…
of writing in the field, the split with mathematical logic, the involvement with linguistics, and the ongoing disagreements among philosophers. He states that "this is a descriptive, informal, necessarily summary account of some recent controversies, not a deep analysis or a final judgment."By Simone Beauvoir. 1976
First published in 1948 by the French feminist, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher. This brief position paper sums up her thinking…
about existentialism--the twentieth-century philosophy that centers on existence and the freedom and responsibility of the individual. First, de Beauvoir discusses the absurdity of the human condition. She then outlines the positive aspects of ambiguity, concluding with an analysis of ethical choicesBy Iris Murdoch. 1993
A playwright, prize-winning novelist, and philosopher ponders the fundamental quest for morality. Murdoch searches philosophy, particularly metaphysics, and theology for…
guidance in living a moral life. And she contemplates the determining roles that art, literature, science, politics, and nature play in the conscious choices that human beings make in daily livingBy Ralph Harper. 1991
Essays concerned with the nature and relations of being. Harper suggests that the reader consider the phenomenon of presence as…
a central theme, from which he records a set of variations based on religious, mystical, biblical, psychological, philosophical, and literary manifestations. To the question of what is meant by presence, he replies, "Think of what it is like to be alive."By Jonathan Barnes. 1982
A brief introduction to the writings of an ancient Greek thinker whose ideas earned him an ardent if controversial following…
during his lifetime, dominated the Middle Ages, and continue to influence modern thought. Barnes portrays Aristotle primarily as a philosopher, who was equally respected for his scientific studies and his opinions about art and poetryBy Bertrand Russell. 1961
By Peter Singer. 1980
Introductory biography of the nineteenth-century philosopher. In an effort to explain the central vision of Marx's thought, Singer discusses Marx's…
early writings and his materialist concept of history and economic theory of capital. He also assesses Marx's relevance in the late twentieth centuryBy W. V Quine. 1982
A professor of philosophy states that it is his intention to "convey a precise understanding of the formal concepts of…
modern logic and to develop convenient techniques of formal reasoning." Quine's approach is to resort to novel techniques on occasion. But he uses scientific methods to arrive at his conclusions, which are, in this case, logical truths. He stresses the importance of implication in the development of one's powers of deductionBy Peter Singer. 1983
A beginner's guide to the complex ideas of the Prussian-born nineteenth-century philosopher George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Singer discusses Hegel's philosophy…
of history, his views of freedom and society, his concept of logic, and what many believe to be Hegel's most challenging work, The Phenomenology of MindBy Conari Press. 1993
Anonymous narrators describe acts of kindness given or received. These stories are supplemented with quotes on the subject from well-known…
historical figures. Includes suggestions for those who want to perform unexpected good deeds. Foreword by Daphne Rose Kingma and introduction by Dr. Dawna MarkovaBy Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen. 1996
The authors provide even more stories to "inspire and motivate you to love more unconditionally, live more passionately, and pursue…
your heartfelt dreams with more conviction." Topics include love, parenting, attitude, and wisdom. Sequel to A Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 40454, BR 10090). BestsellerBy Martha Nussbaum. 1996
Explores the philosophical debate over patriotism versus global view. The author's initial essay states that our responsibilities as "citizens of…
the world" supersede national allegiances. Fifteen scholars provide responses to her thesisBy Dave Marinaccio. 1994
Collection of philosophical essays and humorous pearls of wisdom based on principles gleaned from the Star Trek television series. The…
author demonstrates that insights from the show can be used in real life to entertain houseguests, refrain from gossip, confront conflict, and respect individuals and diverse cultures. Some strong languageBy Brian Burrell. 1997
In this anthology of major texts that have influenced life in the United States, the author compiles works ranging from…
the Golden Rule to the Mafia initiation oath. What began as a family hobby evolved into this collection of essays revolving around popular sayingsBy Robert Solomon. 1997
Portrays the evolution of philosophical ideas and trends from ancient times to postmodern thinking, which arose after World War II.…
Traces the development of key ideologies and movements, explaining their meanings, relationships, and historical significanceBy Roger Scruton. 1998
By Jerome Segal. 1999
Philosopher and political activist advocates a return to the simple life but stresses that government policy often intrudes. Contends that…
our consumer society needs to change because meeting basic human needs often requires a high level of income. Explores elements of a philosophy of simple livingBy David Hume. 1988
Originally written in 1748, Hume's discourse explores how we come to understand and have knowledge of our world. He questions…
whether sensory perceptions are shaped by outside influences and whether characteristics of the mind play a significant role in how concepts such as probability, necessity, and miracles are understoodRepresentative texts by major philosophers grouped into six categories: social and political thought, religion, art and culture, metaphysics, epistemology, and…
science. Each section is prefaced with an introduction to the topic. Includes excerpts from works by Aristotle, Hobbes, Augustine, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Hegel, Wittgenstein, Descartes, Kuhn, and Ayala, among others. 2000By Arthur Danto. 1997
A survey of modern philosophy and guide to problems in metaphysics and epistemology by a professor emeritus of philosophy at…
Columbia University. Examines the work of Plato, Berkeley, Descartes, Hume, and Wittgenstein, while exploring the topics of the singularity of philosophical thought, understanding, knowledge, and the world. 1989