Philosophy by Other Means: The Arts in Philosophy and Philosophy in the Arts (Pippin Robert B.)(Paperback)

Philosophy by Other Means: The Arts in Philosophy and Philosophy in the Arts (Pippin Robert B.)(Paperback)

Throughout his career, Robert B. Pippin has examined the relationship between philosophy and the arts. With his writings on film, literature, and visual modernism, he has shown that there are aesthetic objects that cannot be properly understood unless we acknowledge and reflect on the philosophical

Hegel's Practical Philosophy (Pippin Robert B.)(Paperback)

This fresh and original book argues that the central questions in Hegel's practical philosophy are the central questions in modern accounts of freedom: What is freedom, or what would it be to act freely? Is it possible so to act? And how important is leading a free life? Robert Pippin argues that

Philosophy of Expressive Arts Therapy: Poiesis and the Therapeutic Imagination (Levine Stephen K.)(Paperback)

Laying the philosophical foundations of expressive arts therapy, this book highlights the role and importance of poiesis, the art of 'making' as a response to the world, in the expressive arts therapies as well as our own lives. The concept of poiesis was originally developed and brought into the

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,

Bad Arguments: 100 of the Most Important Fallacies in Western Philosophy (Arp Robert)(Paperback)

A timely and accessible guide to 100 of the most infamous logical fallacies in Western philosophy, helping readers avoid and detect false assumptions and faulty reasoning You'll love this book or you'll hate it. So, you're either with us or against us. And if you're against us then you hate books

Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy, Volume 3 (Pasnau Robert)(Paperback)

Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy showcases the best scholarly research in this flourishing field. The series covers all aspects of medieval philosophy, including the Latin, Arabic, and Hebrew traditions, and runs from the end of antiquity into the Renaissance. It publishes new work by leading

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

On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology (Bolelli Daniele)(Paperback)

The urge to forge one's character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. On the Warrior's Path connects the martial arts with this

The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again (Warhol Andy)(Paperback)

In The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, the enigmatic, legendary Warhol makes the reader his confidant on love, sex, food, beauty, fame, work, money, success, and much more.Andy Warhol claimed that he loved being outside a party--so that he could get in. But more often than not, the party was at his own

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

Rethinking Philosophy in Light of the Bible: From Kant to Schopenhauer (Polka Brayton)(Paperback)

Rethinking Philosophy in Light of the Bible analyzes the ideas that are central to the philosophy of Kant, Hegel, and Kierkegaard in order to show that they are biblical in origin, both ontologically and historically. Brayton Polka argues that Schopenhauer has an altogether false conception of the

German Philosophy 1760-1860 (Pinkard Terry)(Paperback)

In the second half of the eighteenth century, German philosophy dominated European philosophy, changing the way Europeans and people all over the world conceived of themselves and thought about nature, religion, human history, politics, and the structure of the human mind. In this rich and

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

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Dance and Philosophy (Farinas Rebecca L.)(Pevná vazba)

An innovative examination of the ways in which dance and philosophy inform each other, Dance and Philosophy brings together authorities from a variety of disciplines to expand our understanding of dance and dance scholarship. Featuring an eclectic mix of materials from exposes to dance therapy

Materialism and Social Inquiry in the Continental Tradition in Philosophy (Koch Andrew M.)(Paperback)

The continental tradition in philosophy has gotten more 'materialistic' over the last two hundred years. This has resulted from a combination of some very specific moves with regard to the epistemological parameters of understanding and the assertion that ideas may have material force in history

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 101 by Socrates: An Introduction to Philosophy Via Plato's Apology (Kreeft Peter)(Paperback)

Philosophy means 'the love of wisdom.' Kreeft uses the dialogues of Socrates to help the reader grow in that love. He says that no master of the art of philosophizing has ever been more simple, clear, and accessible to beginners as has Socrates. He focuses on Plato's dialogues, the Apology of

Marxism and Philosophy (Korsch Karl)(Paperback)

In Marxism and Philosophy Korsch argues for a reexamination of the relationship between Marxist theory and bourgeois philosophy, and insists on the centrality of the Hegelian dialectic and a commitment to revolutionary praxis. Although widely attacked in its time, Marxism and Philosophy has

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

Philosophy in the Islamic World: A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps, Volume 3 (Adamson Peter)(Paperback)

Peter Adamson presents the first full history of philosophy in the Islamic world for a broad readership. He traces its development from early Islam to the 20th century, from Spain to Persia. He introduces Jewish and Christian thinkers as well as Muslim; theology, mysticism, and the history of

Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction (Adamson Peter)(Paperback)

In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among

A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy (Chan Wing-Tsit)(Paperback)

A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy is a milestone along the complex and difficult road to significant understanding by Westerners of the Asian peoples and a monumental contribution to the cause of philosophy. It is the first anthology of Chinese philosophy to cover its entire historical

The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy (Patton Michael F.)(Paperback)

The most entertaining and engaging philosophy class you'll ever take In The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy, Michael F. Patton and Kevin Cannon introduce us to the grand tradition of examined living. With the wisecracking Heraclitus as our guide, we travel down the winding river of philosophy,