Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings (Edelglass William)(Paperback)

Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings (Edelglass William)(Paperback)

The Buddhist philosophical tradition is vast, internally diverse, and comprises texts written in a variety of canonical languages. It is hence often difficult for those with training in Western philosophy who wish to approach this tradition for the first time to know where to start, and difficult

Neoplatonic Philosophy - Introductory Readings(Paperback / softback)

Critical Realism - Essential Readings(Paperback / softback)

Critical realism is a movement in philosophy and the human sciences most closely associated with the work of Roy Bhaskar. Since the publication of Bhaskars A Realist Theory of Science, critical realism has had a profound influence on a wide range of subjects. This reader makes accessible, in one

Idea of Race - Readings in Philosophy (Bernasconi Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy - From Thales to Aristotle(Paperback / softback)

Paracelsus: Essential Readings (Paracelsus)(Paperback)

Readings in Later Chinese Philosophy - Han to the 20th Century(Paperback / softback)

Philosophy: Basic Readings (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

Nigel Warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Philosophy: Basic Readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thought-provoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic. The second edition of

Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy (Gerson Lloyd P.)(Paperback / softback)

Readings in Philosophy of Religion: Ancient to Contemporary (Zagzebski Linda)(Paperback)

Comprised of readings from ancient to modern times, this volume offers a comprehensive introduction to the central questions of the philosophy of religion. Provides a history of the philosophy of religion, from antiquity up to the twentieth century Each section is preceded by extensive commentary

Philosophy of Mind (Jaworski William)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems and the various solutions to them. It provides a detailed yet balanced overview of the entire field that enables readers to jump immediately into current debates. Treats

Ancient Philosophy: A Companion to the Core Readings (Stumpf Andrew)(Paperback)

A guide to the most important and influential works of ancient Greek philosophy. The book begins with mythology and the pre-Socratics, then proceeds to examine a number of the most important works from Plato and Aristotle, including Euthyphro, Meno, Republic the Categories, the Physics and the

Not about Being Good: A Practical Guide to Buddhist Ethics (Subhadramati)(Paperback)

While there are numerous books on Buddhist meditation and philosophy, there are few books that are entirely devoted to the practice of Buddhist ethics. Here Subhadramati, an experienced teacher of meditation and ethics, communicates clearly both their founding principles and the practical methods

The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever (Hitchens Christopher)(Paperback)

God and the World's Arrangement - Readings from Vedanta and Nyaya Philosophy of Religion (Guha Nirmalya)(Paperback / softback)

Philosophy of Mathematics: Selected Readings (Benacerraf Paul)(Paperback)

The twentieth century has witnessed an unprecedented 'crisis in the foundations of mathematics', featuring a world-famous paradox (Russell's Paradox), a challenge to 'classical' mathematics from a world-famous mathematician (the 'mathematical intuitionism' of Brouwer), a new foundational school

Philosophy of Language - A Contemporary Introduction (Lycan William G)(Paperback / softback)

Now in its third edition, Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction introduces students to the main issues and theories in twenty-first-century philosophy of language, focusing specifically on linguistic phenomena. Author William G. Lycan structures the book into four general parts. Part

House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies (Irwin William)(Paperback)

HOUSE AND PHILOSOPHY Is being nice overrated? Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence? Would reading less and watching more television be good for you?Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude?Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most

Big Lebowski Philosophy (Irwin William)(Paperback)

Celebrate the Dude with an abiding look at the philosophy behind The Big Lebowski Is the Dude a bowling-loving stoner or a philosophical genius living the good life? Naturally, it's the latter, and The Big Lebowski and Philosophy explains why. Enlisting the help of great thinkers like Plato and

Philosophy of Education (Curren Randall)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Education: An Anthology brings together the essential historical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of education. The readings have been selected for their philosophical merit, their focus on important aspects of educational practice and their readability. Includes

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

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: An Anthology (Anomaly Jonathan)(Paperback)

The only book on the market to include classical and contemporary readings from key authors in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), this unique anthology provides a comprehensive overview of the central topics in this rapidly expanding field. Each chapter opens with an introduction that helps

Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality (Lief Judith L.)(Paperback)

Drawing from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, a Buddhist teacher 'provides readers] with the essential guidepost for embarking on the journey of life and the journey beyond' (Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing) In Making Friends with Death, Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, who's drawn her

Guided Buddhist Meditations: Essential Practices on the Stages of the Path (Chodron Thubten)(Paperback)

A new edition of a Buddhist classic, an accessible introduction to the stages of the path (lamrim)--including 14 hours of downloadable audio meditations. The Stages of the Path, or lamrim, presentation of Buddhist teachings (a step-by-step method to tame the mind) is a core topic of Buddhist study