Philosophy: Key Themes (Baggini J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy: Key Themes (Baggini J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy: Key Themes is a beginner's guide to understanding and critiquing philosophical arguments. Each chapter introduces one of the major themes in philosophy. Baggini's approach combines explanation with summary while encouraging the reader to question the arguments and positions

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

Philosophy of Sport: Key Questions (Ryall Emily)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Sport: Key Questions provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the philosophy of sport. Each chapter is framed by a question that explores the main issues, ideas and literature in the field ranging from questions about the nature and value of sport, the sporting body,

Key Themes in Social Policy (Kennedy Patricia)(Paperback)

'Key Themes in Social Policy' provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the key concepts used in social policy, from autonomy to wellbeing. With over 100 ideas discussed, this is a comprehensive student guide and is designed to help readers to gain a deeper understanding of major

Key Themes in Media Theory (Laughey Dan)(Paperback)

'''Key Themes in Media Theory' is wonderfully wide-ranging and deservedly destined to become a key text for students of Media Studies.' Professor John Storey, University of Sunderland, UK' ''The very best text books are not just summaries of complex ideas for a student audience or an introduction

Philosophy of Language (Szab Zoltn Gendler)(Paperback)

This unique textbook introduces linguists to key issues in the philosophy of language. Accessible to students who have taken only a single course in linguistics, yet sophisticated enough to be used at the graduate level, the book provides an overview of the central issues in philosophy of language,

Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Miller David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the reader to think

Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology (Allhoff Fritz)(Paperback)

By combining excerpts from key historical writings with commentary by experts, Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science from ancient to modern times. Provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science, from antiquity

Think About It! Philosophy for Kids - Key Ideas Clearly Explained (Woolf Alex)(Paperback / softback)

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Rowling J.K.)(Paperback / softback)

Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners (Guttenplan Samuel)(Paperback)

A key introductory philosophy textbook, making use of an innovative, interactive technique for reading philosophical texts Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners, Second Edition, provides a unique approach to reading philosophy, requiring students to engage with material as

Schopenhauer and the Wild Years of Philosophy (Safranski Rudiger)(Paperback)

This richly detailed biography of a key figure in nineteenth-century philosophy pays equal attention to the life and to the work of Arthur Schopenhauer. Rudiger Safranski places this visionary skeptic in the context of his philosophical predecessors and contemporaries Kant, Fichte, Schelling,

Philosophy: All That Matters (Baggini Julian)(Paperback / softback)

Julian Baggini's brilliant new book is ideal for students or general readers who want to know all that matters about

Instant Philosophy: Key Discoveries, Developments, Movements and Concepts (Southwell Gareth)(Paperback)

Instant Philosophy pulls together all the pivotal philosophical knowledge and thought into one concise volume. Each page contains a discrete 'cheat sheet', which tells you the most important facts in bite-sized chunks, meaning you can become an expert in an instant. From Nietzsche and Nozick to

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

How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy (Baggini Julian)(Paperback)

*SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'There to fill the Sapiens-size hole in your life' ObserverIn this groundbreaking global overview of philosophy, Julian Baggini travels the world to provide a wide-ranging map of human thought.One of the great unexplained wonders of human history is that written philosophy

Philosophy of Language: The Key Thinkers (Lee Barry)(Paperback)

Playing a key role in our lives, as a vehicle for our thoughts and a powerful medium of communication, language is at the centre of philosophical investigation. The fifteen specially commissioned essays in this book introduce and explore the ideas of major philosophers who have shaped philosophical

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

The Philosophy of Marx (Balibar tienne)(Paperback)

A rich and accessible introduction to Marx's fundamental concepts from a key intellectual--now updated Written by one of political theory's leading thinkers, The Philosophy of Marx examines all the key areas of Marx's writings in their wider historical and theoretical context--including the

Themes to Inspire for Ks3 Pupil'sbook 3 (Clarke Steve)(Paperback)

'Themes to InspiRE for KS3' covers the National Curriculum programme of study in religion at Key Stage 3 through an exploration of thematic issues and concepts. It covers all the major religions of Great

Awakening to the Tao (I-Ming Lui)(Paperback)

This collection of brief meditative essays illustrates the ancient philosophy that holds the key to success in all aspects of life The Tao is the ancient Chinese 'Way' that has inspired numerous books, from The Tao of Physics to The Tao of Sex. This book, written by an 18th-century Taoist adept,

Cicero: Political Philosophy (Schofield Malcolm)(Paperback)

This book offers an innovative analytic account of Cicero's treatment of key political ideas: liberty and equality, government, law, cosmopolitanism and imperialism, republican virtues, and ethical decision-making in politics. Cicero (106-43 BC) is well known as a major player in the turbulent

The Art Of Hybrid War (Patrick J. J.)(Paperback)

The Art Of Hybrid War is a beautifully bound philosophy on the changed face of conflict - from the manipulation of the will of the people, disinformation campaigns, and voter suppression to cyber weapons and big data.Crafted into a short doctrine, The Art Of Hybrid War takes its inspiration from

Pragmatic Turn (Bernstein Richard J.)(Paperback)

In this major new work, Richard J. Bernstein argues that many ofthe most important themes in philosophy during the past one hundredand fifty years are variations and developments of ideas that wereprominent in the classical American pragmatists: Charles S. Peirce, William James, John Dewey and