A Companion to Rationalism

A Companion to Rationalism

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  • Author: Alan Nelson
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1118394208
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 716

This book is a wide-ranging examination of rationalist thought in philosophy from ancient times to the present day. Written by a superbly qualified cast of philosophers Critically analyses the concept of rationalism Focuses principally on the golden age of rationalism in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries Also covers ancient rationalism, nineteenth-century rationalism, and rationalist themes in recent thought Organised chronologically Various philosophical methods and viewpoints are represented


A Companion to the Philosophy of Time

A Companion to the Philosophy of Time

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  • Author: Adrian Bardon
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1118522052
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 608

A Companion to the Philosophy of Time presents the broadest treatment of this subject yet; 32 specially commissioned articles - written by an international line-up of experts – provide an unparalleled reference work for students and specialists alike in this exciting field. The most comprehensive reference work on the philosophy of time currently available The first collection to tackle the historical development of the philosophy of time in addition to covering contemporary work Provides a tripartite approach in its organization, covering history of the philosophy of time, time as a feature of the physical world, and time as a feature of experience Includes contributions from both distinguished, well-established scholars and rising stars in the field


A Companion to Applied Ethics

A Companion to Applied Ethics

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  • Author: R. G. Frey
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1405171901
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 720

Applied or practical ethics is perhaps the largest growth area inphilosophy today, and many issues in moral, social, and politicallife have come under philosophical scrutiny in recent years. Takentogether, the essays in this volume – including two overviewessays on theories of ethics and the nature of applied ethics– provide a state-of-the-art account of the most pressingmoral questions facing us today. Provides a comprehensive guide to many of the most significantproblems of practical ethics Offers state-of-the-art accounts of issues in medical,environmental, legal, social, and business ethics Written by major philosophers presently engaged with thesecomplex and profound ethical issues


A Companion to Heidegger

A Companion to Heidegger

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  • Author: Hubert L. Dreyfus
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 0470997249
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 560

The Blackwell Companion to Heidegger is a complete guide to the work and thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. Considers the most important elements of Heidegger’s intellectual biography, including his notorious involvement with National Socialism Provides a systematic and comprehensive exploration of Heidegger’s work One of the few books on Heidegger to cover his later work as well as Being and Time Includes key critical responses to Heidegger’s philosophy Contributors include many of the leading interpreters of, and commentators on, the work of Heidegger


A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology

A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology

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  • Author: Sahotra Sarkar
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1444337858
  • Category : Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 618

A COMPANION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY “Sarkar is to be congratulated for assembling this talented team of philosophers, who are themselves to be congratulated for writing these interesting essays on so many fascinating areas in philosophy of biology. This book will be a wonderful resource for future work.” Elliot Sober, University of Wisconsin-Madison “Many of the discussions here start with a definition of terms and a historical context of the subject before delving into the deeper philosophical issues, making it a useful reference for students of biology as well as philosophy.” Northeastern Naturalist “The topics that are addressed are done so well. This book will appeal to the advanced student and knowledgeable amateur and may prove useful catalyst for discussion among research teams or those engaged in cross-disciplinary studies.” Reference Reviews A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology offers concise overviews of philosophical issues raised by all areas of biology. Addressing both traditional and emerging areas of philosophical interest, the volume focuses on the philosophical implications of evolutionary theory as well as key topics such as molecular biology, immunology, and ecology Comprising essays by top scholars in the field, this volume is an authoritative guide for professional philosophers, historians, sociologists and biologists, as well as an accessible reference work for students seeking to learn about this rapidly-changing field.


A Companion to Experimental Philosophy

A Companion to Experimental Philosophy

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  • Author: Justin Sytsma
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1118661702
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 635

This is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores cutting-edge work in experimental philosophy, a radical new movement that applies quantitative and empirical methods to traditional topics of philosophical inquiry. Situates the discipline within Western philosophy and then surveys the work of experimental philosophers by sub-discipline Contains insights for a diverse range of fields, including linguistics, cognitive science, anthropology, economics, and psychology, as well as almost every area of professional philosophy today Edited by two rising scholars who take a broad and inclusive approach to the field Offers a complete introduction for non-specialists and students to the central approaches, findings, challenges, and controversies in experimental philosophy


A Rebel to His Last Breath

A Rebel to His Last Breath

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  • Author: Bill Cooke
  • Publisher: Prometheus Books
  • ISBN: 1615927492
  • Category : Biography & Autobiography
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 332

This is the first biography of Joseph McCabe (1867-1955), a former Catholic preist who became one of the best-known champions and a prolific popularizer of freethought and rationalism in the first half of the 20th century. McCabe's encyclopedic curiosity, rigorous scholarship, and above all his unswerving intellectual honesty led him through a tumultuous career of public lecturing and debating, and an incredible output of over 200 books. He tackled the most controversial issues of the modern era: evolution, biblical errancy, belief in God, immorality, spiritualism, capitalism vs. socialism, women's rights, and many other topics. Much of his writing was published in the form of the "Little Blue Books" by E. Haldeman-Julius, who declared McCabe to be "the world's greatest scholar." Today in our postmodern period, where Enlightenment values are being questioned and irrationalism in many guises has become fashionable, McCabe's gift for rational inquiry, respect for scientific evidence, and lucid, no-nonsense prose are both relevant and welcome.


A Companion to Hume

A Companion to Hume

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  • Author: Elizabeth S. Radcliffe
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1444337866
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 594

Comprised of twenty-nine specially commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of one of history's most remarkable thinkers. Demonstrates the range of Hume's work and illuminates the ongoing debates that it has generated Organized by subject, with introductions to each section to orient the reader Explores topics such as knowledge, passion, morality, religion, economics, and politics Examines the paradoxes of Hume's thought and his legacy, covering the methods, themes, and consequences of his contributions to philosophy


The Cambridge Companion to Chomsky

The Cambridge Companion to Chomsky

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  • Author: James McGilvray
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 9780521784313
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 356

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A Companion to Hegel

A Companion to Hegel

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  • Author: Stephen Houlgate
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 144439715X
  • Category : Philosophy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 674

This companion provides original, scholarly, and cutting-edge essays that cover the whole range of Hegel’s mature thought and his lasting influence. A comprehensive guide to one of the most important modern philosophers Essays are written in an accessible manner and draw on the most up-to-date Hegel research Contributions are drawn from across the world and from a wide variety of philosophical approaches and traditions Examines Hegel’s influence on a range of thinkers, from Kierkegaard and Marx to Heidegger, Adorno and Derrida Begins with a chronology of Hegel’s life and work and is then split into sections covering topics such as Philosophy of Nature, Aesthetics, and Philosophy of Religion