Continuity and Rupture: Philosophy in the Maoist Terrain (Moufawad-Paul J.)(Paperback)

Continuity and Rupture: Philosophy in the Maoist Terrain (Moufawad-Paul J.)(Paperback)

A philosophical examination of the theoretical terrain of contemporary Maoism premised on the counter-intuitive assumption that Maoism did not emerge as a coherent theory until the end of the

Demarcation and Demystification: Philosophy and Its Limits (Moufawad-Paul J.)(Paperback)

Marx once declared that philosophers have only interpreted the world, but the point is to change it. Demarcation and Demystification examines the ways in which a radical practice of philosophy is possible under the aegis of Marx's 11th thesis, arguing that philosophy's radicality is discovered by

God and Intelligence in Modern Philosophy: A Critical Study in the Light of the Philosophy of Saint Thomas (Sheen Fulton J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy and Terry Pratchett (Held J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy and Terry Pratchett is the first attempt by philosophers to explore themes in Sir Terry Pratchett's writings. It will appeal to both specialists and fans of Pratchett with serious essays written in a manner accessible to anyone who enjoys, or is curious about, Pratchett's

Science in a Free Society (Feyerabend Paul)(Paperback)

No study in the philosophy of science created such controversy in the seventies as Paul Feyerabend's Against Method. In this work, Feyerabend reviews that controversy, and extends his critique beyond the problem of scientific rules and methods, to the social function and direction of science today

Dude, You're a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School (Pascoe C. J.)(Paperback)

High school and the difficult terrain of sexuality and gender identity are brilliantly explored in this smart, incisive ethnography. Based on eighteen months of fieldwork in a racially diverse working-class high school, Dude, You're a Fag sheds new light on masculinity both as a field of meaning

Event - Philosophy in Transit (Zizek Slavoj)(Paperback / softback)

An Event can be an occurrence that shatters ordinary life, a radical political rupture, a transformation of reality, a religious belief, the rise of a new art form, or an intense experience such as falling in love. This book examines the new and highly-contested concept of

Isonomia and the Origins of Philosophy (Karatani Kojin)(Paperback)

In Isonomia and the Origins of Philosophy-published originally in Japanese and now available in four languages-Kōjin Karatani questions the idealization of ancient Athens as the source of philosophy and democracy by placing the origins instead in Ionia, a set of Greek colonies located in

Wall (Sartre Jean-Paul)(Paperback / softback)

First published in 1939, a few years before his most influential works in theatre and philosophy, The Wall was Sartre's first and only collection of short

Love, Sex and Philosophy (Woods Travis J.)(Paperback)

Love, sex and philosophy are three words that encapsulate the human experience. What they represent is so central to our existence, yet we overlook the power and wonder involved when consciously engaging with these interests. As such, we neglect our beauty and misunderstand what we are. The book is

Retcon Game: Retroactive Continuity and the Hyperlinking of America (Friedenthal Andrew J.)(Paperback)

The superhero Wolverine time travels and changes storylines. On Torchwood, there's a pill popped to alter memories of the past. The narrative technique of retroactive continuity seems rife lately, given all the world-building in comics. Andrew J. Friedenthal deems retroactive continuity, or

The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy (Adamson Peter)(Paperback)

Representing one of the great traditions of Western philosophy, philosophy written in Arabic and in the Islamic world was inspired by Greek philosophical works and the indigenous ideas of Islamic theology. This collection of essays, by some of the leading scholars in Arabic philosophy, provides an

The Philosophy of Civilization (Schweitzer Albert)(Paperback)

Albert Schweitzer's social and ethical philosophy is best expressed in The Philosophy of Civilization. Not widely available in recent years, this edition will give contemporary readers the opportunity to discover his prophetic thought. In Book I, The Decay and Restoration of Civilization,

Regret: A Theology (Griffiths Paul J.)(Paperback)

In this brilliant theological essay, Paul J. Griffiths takes the reader through all the stages of regret.To various degrees, all human beings experience regret. In this concise theological grammar, Paul J. Griffiths analyzes this attitude toward the past and distinguishes its various kinds. He

Being and Nothingness (Sartre Jean-Paul)(Paperback)

Revisit one of the most important pillars in modern philosophy with this new English translation--the first in more than 60 years--of Jean-Paul Sartre's seminal treatise on existentialism. 'This is a philosophy to be reckoned with, both for its own intrinsic power and as a profound symptom of our

The History and Philosophy of Islamic Science (Bakar Osman)(Paperback)

The essays in this volume cover a wide range of topics in the history and philosophy of Islamic science. The main aim is to reveal the different dimensions of the link that exists between spiritual and scientific

An Introduction to Engaged Buddhism (Fuller Paul)(Paperback)

This textbook introduces and explores the ideas, practices and philosophy of engaged Buddhism. The movement holds that suffering is not just caused by the cravings of the mind, but also by political and social factors; therefore, engaged Buddhists 'engage' with social issues to achieve liberation

Business Continuity Management: A Practical Guide to Organizational Resilience and ISO 22301 (Crask James)(Paperback)

Implement practical solutions in business continuity management and organizational resilience guided by international best practice from ISO 22301:2019. Business continuity management and resilience are critical to maintaining a healthy business, but many organizations either do nothing (leaving

The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science (Humphreys Paul)(Paperback)

This handbook provides both an overview of state-of-the-art scholarship in philosophy of science, as well as a guide to new directions in the discipline. Section I contains broad overviews of the main lines of research and the state of established knowledge in six principal areas of the discipline,

Rupture (Jonasson Ragnar)(Paperback / softback)

1955. Two young couples move to the uninhabited, isolated fjord of Hedinsfjordur. Their stay ends abruptly when one of the women meets her death in mysterious circumstances. The case in never solved. Fifty years later, an old photogrpah comes to light, and it becomes clear that the couple may not

Spongebob Squarepants and Philosophy: Soaking Up Secrets Under the Sea! (Foy Joseph J.)(Paperback)

SpongeBob SquarePants and Philosophy is designed to introduce fans of SpongeBob SquarePants to some of the great thinkers and questions in philosophy. The essays can be shared by young and old alike, kindling new interest in philosophy and life's big questions. What keeps SpongeBob 'reeling in'

Philosophy in the Middle Ages - The Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Traditions(Paperback / softback)

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 and Theurgy in Late Antiquity (Uzdavinys Algis)(Paperback)

The ancient philosophy, in its original Orphico-Pythagorean and Platonic form, is not simply a way of life in accordance with the divine or human intellect (nous), but also the way of alchemical transformation and mystical illumination achieved through initiatic 'death' and subsequent restoration