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Author |
: D.E. Wittkower |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2013-04-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781440558870 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1440558876 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Philosopher's Book of Questions & Answers by : D.E. Wittkower
Your life through the lens of the world's greatest thinkers! Do you ever wonder how important money really is in life or what you need to do to achieve happiness? With The Philosopher's Book of Questions and Answers, you will be one step closer to solving these uncertainties. Inside, you'll find the basics of philosophy, written in plain English, and thoughts for applying these important theories to your own life. You'll also be encouraged to dig deep into the philosophical reasoning behind your everyday actions with a series of fascinating prompts, such as: If you had ten times your wealth and ten times your income, what would you do then that you can't do now? What's a version of that activity that you could do right now? Is it ten times less meaningful, important, or enjoyable than the activity you would do with more money? From Socrates and Epicurean to Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, The Philosopher's Book of Questions and Answers will not only help you grasp history's greatest thoughts, but will also unveil the world in a whole new light.
Author |
: Stephan Körner |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 1979 |
ISBN-10 |
: 085527168X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780855271688 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Synopsis Fundamental Questions of Philosophy by : Stephan Körner
Author |
: Ian Olasov |
Publisher |
: Macmillan + ORM |
Total Pages |
: 175 |
Release |
: 2020-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781250756183 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1250756189 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ask a Philosopher by : Ian Olasov
A collection of answers to the philosophical questions on people's minds—from the big to the personal to the ones you didn't know you needed answered. Based on real-life questions from his Ask a Philosopher series, Ian Olasov offers his answers to questions such as: - Are people innately good or bad? - Is it okay to have a pet fish? - Is it okay to have kids? - Is color subjective? - If humans colonize Mars, who will own the land? - Is ketchup a smoothie? - Is there life after death? - Should I give money to homeless people? Ask a Philosopher shows that there's a way of making philosophy work for each of us, and that philosophy can be both perfectly continuous with everyday life, and also utterly transporting. From questions that we all wrestle with in private to questions that you never thought to ask, Ask a Philosopher will get you thinking.
Author |
: Nicholas Fearn |
Publisher |
: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 254 |
Release |
: 2008-01-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781555846329 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1555846327 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Latest Answers to the Oldest Questions by : Nicholas Fearn
“A serious yet readable overview of philosophy in modern times” from the author of Zeno and the Tortoise: How to Think Like a Philosopher (The Spectator). The work of the classic philosophers is well known. But what do contemporary thinkers say about what it is to be a human being? In his serious, challenging, and remarkably accessible new book, Nicholas Fearn turns to contemporary philosophers to ask the age-old questions: Who am I? What do I know? What should I do? In his search for higher meaning, Fearn consults with thinkers from around the world (including John Searle, Martha Nussbaum, Peter Singer, Richard Rorty, Daniel Dennett, Noam Chomsky, Derek Parfit, Nick Bostrom, among many others) to create an impressive survey of recent thought. Variously, they believe that free will, identity, and consciousness are not what they seem; that the difference between virtue and wickedness can be a matter of sheer luck; and that, one day, we will all be vegetarians. Fearn discovers that the topics haven’t changed, though our world has. Or has it? Moving deftly from pop culture to the writings of Plato, The Latest Answers to the Oldest Questions is a brilliant and entertaining guide to the current state of philosophical thought. “[A] small marvel.”—The Economist “The writing is informative, witty and illustrated by vivid anecdotes.”—The Times Literary Supplement “A readable, challenging guide to the frontiers of thinking.”—The Independent “A commendable summation of current thought and a good mental workout.” —Leeds Guide (UK) “Illuminating, profound and witty. Read it and be challenged to think differently about who and what you are.”—Raymond Tallis, author of Aping Mankind
Author |
: Geoffrey Klempner |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 396 |
Release |
: 2018-05-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 198099059X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781980990598 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (9X Downloads) |
Synopsis Philosophy Q and A by : Geoffrey Klempner
Philosophy Q and A is a compilation of answers to philosophical questions on a wide range of topics covering most areas of philosophy. The answers were originally posted on the 'Ask a Philosopher' web site and are all written by the author.Geoffrey Klempner is Director of the Pathways School of Philosophy and founder member of the International Society for Philosophers.
Author |
: David Birch |
Publisher |
: John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 28 |
Release |
: 2021-06-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781789045727 |
ISBN-13 |
: 178904572X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pandora's Book by : David Birch
Trees occupy a place of enormous significance, not only in our planet’s web of life but also in our psyche. A Spell in the Forest - Tongues in Trees is part love-song, part poetic guidebook, and part exploration of thirteen native sacred British tree species. Tongues in Trees is a multi-layered contribution to the current awareness of the importance and significance of trees and the resurgence of interest in their place on our planet and in our hearts.
Author |
: A. C. Grayling |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages |
: 353 |
Release |
: 2010-08-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780802719720 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0802719724 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Thinking of Answers by : A. C. Grayling
A volume of philosophical essays by the London Times and Prospect columnist shares accessible insights into provocative questions about such topics as human self-deception, the relevance of beauty and the relationship between goodness and happiness. Original.
Author |
: Naomi Zack |
Publisher |
: Visible Ink Press |
Total Pages |
: 505 |
Release |
: 2009-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781578592852 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1578592852 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Handy Philosophy Answer Book by : Naomi Zack
Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Sartre, and many more. Who were they? What did they say? Why should we care? How did changing philosophical thought affect the history of civilization? How does philosophy affect pop culture, politics and government, and our everyday lives? Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, The Handy Philosophy Answer Book introduces the reader to the world of philosophy. This comprehensive survey analyzes the collective effort of philosophers throughout history in the pursuit of truth and wisdom. It explores the tangible significance of philosophical thought to modern society and civilization as a whole, and answers more than 1,000 questions, including … What was the Enlightenment? Why did the Pythagorians avoid fava beans? How was Skepticism related to the scientific revolution? Was Søren Kierkegaard’s life “cursed”? How did philosopher A. J. Ayer defeat professional heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson? What are the current trends in philosophy and how are they related to feminism, environmentalism, and African American studies? How is Confucianism relevant to contemporary Western philosophy? The Handy Philosophy Answer Book explains philosophical fundamentals. It looks at the various schools of thought. It explores the deep--and sometimes odd--questions posed by philosophers. This comprehensive survey brings us the lives and the impacts of philosophy's greatest thinkers. With more than 130 photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
Author |
: Simon Blackburn |
Publisher |
: Quercus |
Total Pages |
: 279 |
Release |
: 2013-11-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781623652111 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1623652111 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Big Questions: Philosophy by : Simon Blackburn
Bestselling author Simon Blackburn tackles the key questions in philosophy--and provides easy-to-understand and enlightening answers. In Big Questions: Philosophy, bestselling author Simon Blackburn addresses the 20 essential questions: What is the meaning of life? Am I free? Why is there something and not nothing? What do we really know? Is there such a thing as society? Can machines think? What is time? How can I deceive myself? Why be good? What fills up space? Can we truly understand each other? Why do things keep on keeping on? Are we rational? What am I? What are my rights? Is truth relative? Do we need God? What is human nature? What is beauty? Is death to be feared?
Author |
: Emmett Barcalow |
Publisher |
: Wadsworth Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 500 |
Release |
: 1992 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0534165125 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780534165123 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Open Questions by : Emmett Barcalow
This engaging introduction to the fundamental issues of philosophy will prompt students to think actively about questions such as: Does God exist? Do we have souls? Does human life have meaning? Is there a real difference between right and wrong? and many more. Organized topically, the twelve chapters in the book focus on key philosophical questions and discuss alternative answers (solutions). Author Emmett Barcalow includes readings in every chapter by famous thinkers and well-known philosophers who offer their own answers to these questions--for example, the thoughts of Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, and Mohandas K. Ghandi on the existence of God; Plato's ideas on the body/mind connection; and John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant's theories of right and wrong. As students progress through the text, they'll begin to think critically and decide for themselves which answers seem the most reasonable to them. Definitions and other relevant information are placed in the margins for easy reference, and brain teasers--questions for class discussion and student reflection-- are integrated throughout. The text also features insightful discussion and review questions at the end of each chapter and two valuable appendices: one on reading philosophy and the other on writing a philosophy paper.The third edition adds chapter objectives; information on philosophy's subfields; a section on self-knowledge; new material on reflective equilibrium; expanded coverage of the social justification of morality; a new discussion of equal opportunity; a discussion of Feinberg's analysis of four liberty limiting principles; and more. It also adds readings by Rahula, Sartre, Russell, St. Augustine, Constant, Rousseau, and many others.