What Is Philosophy of Religion? (Taliaferro Charles)(Paperback)

What Is Philosophy of Religion? (Taliaferro Charles)(Paperback)

An important part of philosophy is concerned with religious questions. What is the meaning of life, and how might religious faith or doubt impact such meaning? What is the evidence for the existence of God? Is evidence essential for religious faith? What is the relationship between science and

Philosophy of Religion: An Anthology (Taliaferro Charles)(Paperback)

This substantial anthology is a comprehensive, authoritative collection of the classical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of religion, providing a survey and analysis of the key issues, figures and concepts. Comprises the most comprehensive and authoritative collection of the classical

Philosophy of Religion: A Very Short Introduction (Bayne Tim)(Paperback)

What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as 'eternal'? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence of God, or is

Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide (Taliaferro Charles)(Paperback)

Explaining what art is and what's not art. What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art. In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through

Theory of Religion (Bataille Georges)(Paperback)

Theory of Religion brings to philosophy what Bataille's earlier book, The Accursed Share, brought to anthropology and history; namely, an analysis based on notions of excess and expenditure. Bataille brilliantly defines religion as so many different attempts to respond to the universe's relentless

Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology (Davies Brian)(Paperback)

Is it possible to be both a philosopher and a religious believer? Is philosophy a friend or foe to religious belief? Does talk of God make sense? Does God exist? What is God? Essential for anyone pondering these and similar questions, Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology provides a

Philosophy of Religion for as Level (Wilkinson Michael B.)(Paperback)

This comprehensive and easy to use textbook is endorsed by OCR for use with the Philosophy of Religion unit of the OCR AS Religious Studies specification. KEY FEATURES * Co-authored by experienced examiners * Stretch and Challenge material for advanced students * Timeline of philosophers * Appendix

OCR A Level Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion (Waterfield Julian)(Paperback / softback)

Engage students with the 'Philosophy of Religion' content for OCR A Level Religious Studies; build their knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop their skills using this accessible textbook, brought to you by subject specialists with examining experience and the leading A Level Religious

What Is Posthumanism? (Wolfe Cary)(Paperback)

What does it mean to think beyond humanism? Is it possible to craft a mode of philosophy, ethics, and interpretation that rejects the classic humanist divisions of self and other, mind and body, society and nature, human and animal, organic and technological? Can a new kind of

Hegel (Taylor Charles)(Paperback)

This is a major and comprehensive study of the philosophy of Hegel, his place in the history of ideas, and his continuing relevance and importance. Professor Taylor relates Hegel to the earlier history of philosophy and, more particularly, to the central intellectual and spiritual issues of his own

Theaetetus (Plato)(Paperback)

'What exactly is knowledge?' The Theaetetus is a seminal text in the philosophy of knowledge, and is acknowledged as one of Plato's finest works. Cast as a conversation between Socrates and a clever but modest student, Theaetetus, it explores one of the key issues in philosophy: what is knowledge?

Religion and Nothingness, 1 (Nishitani Keiji)(Paperback)

In Religion and Nothingness the leading representative of the Kyoto School of Philosophy lays the foundation of thought for a world in the making, for a world united beyond the differences of East and West. Keiji Nishitani notes the irreversible trend of Western civilization to nihilism, and

OCR Philosophy of Religion for AS and A2 (Oliphant Jill)(Paperback)

Structured directly around the specification of the OCR, this is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses. The updated third edition covers all the necessary topics for Philosophy of Religion in an enjoyable student-friendly fashion. Each chapter

What Is Philosophy of Mind? (McClelland Tom)(Paperback)

We all have minds, but what exactly is a mind? Is your mind the same thing as your brain? How does what's happening in your mind cause your behaviour? Can you know what's going on in other people's minds? Can you even be sure what's going on in your own? Are babies conscious? How about cats? Or

What Is Existentialism? (De Beauvoir Simone)(Paperback)

The groundbreaking writings on the philosophy of the individual by iconic feminist and social thinker, Simone de Beauvoir How should we think and act in the world? These writings on the human condition by one of the twentieth century's great philosophers explore the absurdity of our notions of good

What Is Philosophy? (Deleuze Gilles)(Paperback)

Called by many France's foremost philosopher, Gilles Deleuze is one of the leading thinkers in the Western World. His acclaimed works and celebrated collaborations with Felix Guattari have established him as a seminal figure in the fields of literary criticism and philosophy. The long-awaited

Comprehensive Commentary on Kant's Religion Within the Bounds of Bare Reason (Palmquist Stephen R.)(Paperback)

Palmquist's Commentary provides the first definitive clarification on Kant's Philosophy of Religion in English; it includes the full text of Pluhar's translation, interspersed with explanations, providing both a detailed overview and an original interpretation of Kant's work. Offers definitive,

On Art, Religion, and the History of Philosophy - Introductory Lectures (Hegel G. W. F.)(Paperback / softback)

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Management (Griseri Paul)(Paperback)

What and who is business for? What exactly is work and how can we distinguish it from other activity? Do businesses operate along different ethical lines from individuals? This clear and accessible text introduces key philosophical concepts and ideas and applies them to fundamental issues in

What Is Analytic Philosophy? (Glock Hans-Johann)(Paperback)

Analytic philosophy is roughly a hundred years old, and it is now the dominant force within Western philosophy. Interest in its historical development is increasing, but there has hitherto been no sustained attempt to elucidate what it currently amounts to, and how it differs from so-called

The Spectrum of Consciousness (Wilber Ken)(Paperback)

Wilber's groundbreaking synthesis of religion, philosophy, physics, and psychology started a revolution in transpersonal psychology. He was the first to suggest in a systematic way that the great psychological systems of the West could be integrated with the noble contemplative traditions of the

Infinity: A Very Short Introduction (Stewart Ian)(Paperback)

Infinity is an intriguing topic, with connections to religion, philosophy, metaphysics, logic, and physics as well as mathematics. Its history goes back to ancient times, with especially important contributions from Euclid, Aristotle, Eudoxus, and Archimedes. The infinitely large (infinite) is

What Is Philosophy For? (Midgley Mary)(Paperback)

Why should anybody take an interest in philosophy? Is it just another detailed study like metallurgy? Or is it similar to history, literature and even religion: a study meant to do some personal good and influence our lives? Mary Midgley addresses these provocative questions in her most up-to-date

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