An Introduction to Western Philosophy (Flew Antony)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Western Philosophy (Flew Antony)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction to philosophy from Plato to

How To Read Ancient Philosophy (Leonard Miriam)(Paperback / softback)

An introduction to the thinkers who laid the basis of all Western

History of Political Philosophy (Strauss Leo)(Paperback)

This volume provides an unequaled introduction to the thought of chief contributors to the Western tradition of political philosophy from classical Greek antiquity to the twentieth century. Written by specialists on the various philosophers, this third edition has been expanded significantly to

Philosophy of Law: An Introduction (Tebbit Mark)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Law: An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy and law. Setting it clearly against the historical background, Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today. He provides an

The Norton Anthology of Western Philosophy: After Kant (Conant James)(Paperback)

The Norton Anthology of Western Philosophy: After Kant provides a comprehensive introduction to the predominantly European ('Continental') interpretive tradition of philosophy after Kant in one volume, and to the now predominantly Anglo-American analytic tradition in the other. It features the

Continental Philosophy: An Introduction (West David)(Paperback)

This book is a fully updated and expanded new edition of An Introduction to Continental Philosophy, first published in 1996. It provides a clear, concise and readable introduction to philosophy in the continental tradition. It is a wide-ranging and reliable guide to the work of such major figures

An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture (White Adrian)(Paperback)

Now in its 2nd edition, An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture provides a broad evidence-based approach to acupuncture when used as part of modern medicine. Illustrated throughout it gives the practitioner an essential guide for deciding where and how to treat conditions with acupuncture,

The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction (Bailey Richard)(Paperback)

The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction encourages the reader to actively engage with the philosophy of education and the carefully selected contributors bring the philosophy of education to life for the reader. Each chapter: focuses on a particular area of debate and explains the main

A Dictionary of Philosophy (Flew Antony G.)(Paperback)

This is a new, updated and revised edition of a reference work that has proved invaluable as a tool for the student of philosophy, as well as a handbook for the general reader. From the classical thinkers through Aquinas, Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, up to the modern age of Russell and Wittgenstein,

This Is Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Tuckness Alex)(Paperback)

This is Political Philosophy is an accessible and well-balanced introduction to the main issues in political philosophy written by an author team from the fields of both philosophy and politics. This text connects issues at the core of political philosophy with current, live debates in policy,

Medieval Philosophy: An Historical and Philosophical Introduction (Marenbon John)(Paperback)

This new introduction replaces Marenbon's best-selling editions Early Medieval Philosophy (1983) and Later Medieval Philosophy (1987) to present a single authoritative and comprehensive study of the period. It gives a lucid and engaging account of the history of philosophy in the Middle Ages,

Philosophy of Biology (Godfrey-Smith Peter)(Paperback)

An essential introduction to the philosophy of biologyThis is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the philosophy of biology written by a leading authority on the subject. Geared to philosophers, biologists, and students of both, the book provides sophisticated and innovative

An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Bird Colin)(Paperback)

Introduces readers to central concepts and debates in political philosophy using real-life examples. Clearly written, thematically structured, and containing several new chapters, this fully updated second edition explores topics including economic inequality, justice, immigration, climate change,

Person-Centred Counselling Psychology: An Introduction (Gillon Ewan)(Paperback)

Person-Centred Counselling Psychology is an introduction to the philosophy, theory and practice of the person-centred approach. Focusing on the psychological underpinnings of the approach, Ewan Gillon describes the theory of personality on which it is based and the nature of the therapeutic which

Introduction to Philosophy of Religion - Ccea GCSE Religious Studies (McCullough Paula)(Paperback / softback)

This resource has been specially commissioned to cover Unit 7, An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion, of the CCEA GCSE Religious Studies specification. Produced in full colour, and illustrated throughout with questions and

Western Philosophy: An Anthology (Cottingham John G.)(Paperback)

The new edition of this celebrated anthology surveys the Western philosophical tradition from its origins in ancient Greece to the work of today's leading philosophers Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides an authoritative guided tour through the great tradition of Western philosophical

Philosophy Before Socrates - An Introduction with Texts and Commentary (McKirahan Richard D.)(Paperback / softback)

History of Western Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

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

Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics (Hamkins Joel David)(Paperback)

An introduction to the philosophy of mathematics grounded in mathematics and motivated by mathematical inquiry and practice. In this book, Joel David Hamkins offers an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics that is grounded in mathematics and motivated by mathematical inquiry and practice

Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained (McGinn Colin)(Paperback)

An introduction to philosophy of language through systematic and accessible explanations of ten classic texts by such thinkers as Frege, Kripke, Russell, and Putnam.Many beginning students in philosophy of language find themselves grappling with dense and difficult texts not easily understood by

The Philosophy of Design (Parsons Glenn)(Paperback)

The Philosophy of Design is an introduction to the fundamental philosophical issues raised by the contemporary practice of design. The first book to systematically examine design from the perspective of contemporary philosophy, it offers a broad perspective, ranging across key philosophical areas

Republic (Plato)(Paperback)

An authoritative new translation of Plato's foundational work of Western philosophy The Republic is Plato's masterwork. It was written 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely read books in the world, famous for both the richness of its ideas and the virtuosity of its writing. Presented

Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Kymlicka Will)(Paperback)

This new edition of Will Kymlicka's best selling critical introduction to contemporary political theory has been fully revised to include many of the most significant developments in Anglo-American political philosophy in the last 11 years, particularly the new debates over issues of democratic

The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'Oh! of Homer (Irwin William)(Paperback)

This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons TV s favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical