The Empiricists A Guide For The Perplexed
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The Empiricists A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Laurence Carlin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2009-04-09
The Empiricists A Guide For The Perplexed written by Laurence Carlin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-09 with Philosophy categories.
The Empiricists: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a clear and thorough guide to the key thinkers responsible for developing this central concept in the history of philosophy. The book focuses on the canonical figures of the empiricist movement, Locke, Berkeley and Hume, but also explores the contributions made by other key figures such as Bacon, Hobbes, Boyle and Newton. Laurence Carlin presents the views of these hugely influential thinkers in the context of the Scientific revolution, the intellectual movement in which they emerged, and explores in detail the philosophical issues that were central to their work. Specifically designed to meet the needs of students seeking a thorough understanding of the topic, this book is the ideal guide to a key concept in the history of philosophy.
Habermas A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Lasse Thomassen
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-04-18
Habermas A Guide For The Perplexed written by Lasse Thomassen and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-18 with Philosophy categories.
A clear, accessible and authoritative account of Jurgen Habermas's wide-ranging and ambitious philosophical project. >
Aquinas A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Peter S. Eardley
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Aquinas A Guide For The Perplexed written by Peter S. Eardley and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
A student's guide to the life and thought of Thomas Aquinas, the most widely read and studied medieval thinker.
Schopenhauer A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : R. Raj Singh
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-07-08
Schopenhauer A Guide For The Perplexed written by R. Raj Singh and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-08 with Philosophy categories.
Schopenhauer: A Guide For The Perplexed is a clear and thorough introduction To The work and thought of this important but often difficult thinker.
Zizek A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Sean Sheehan
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2012-01-19
Zizek A Guide For The Perplexed written by Sean Sheehan and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-19 with Philosophy categories.
One of the most widely-read thinkers writing today, Slavoj Žižek's work can be both thrilling and perplexing in equal measure. Žižek: A Guide for the Perplexed is the most up-to-date guide available for readers struggling to master the ideas of this hugely influential thinker. Unpacking the philosophical references that fill Žižek's writings, the book explores his influences, including Lacan, Kant, Hegel and Marx. From there, a chapter on 'Reading Žižek' guides the reader through the ways that he applies these core theoretical concepts in key texts like Tarrying With the Negative, The Ticklish Subject and The Parrallax View and in his books about popular culture like Looking Awry and Enjoy Your Symptom! Major secondary writings and films featuring Žižek are also covered.
Marx A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : John Seed
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-06-25
Marx A Guide For The Perplexed written by John Seed and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-25 with Philosophy categories.
It is widely acknowledged that Karl Marx was one of the most original and influential thinkers of modern times. His writings have inspired some of the most important political movements of the past century and still has the power to arouse controversy today. Marx: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Marx's thought, his major works and theories, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex ideas of this major figure in the history of political thought. The book introduces key Marxist concepts and themes and examines the ways in which they have influenced philosophical and political thought. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Marx's ideas, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of some of the most important debates surrounding his often controversial theories. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of thinkers.
Augustine A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : James Wetzel
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-04-09
Augustine A Guide For The Perplexed written by James Wetzel and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-09 with Philosophy categories.
This is a student's guide to the life and work of Augustine; a notoriously challenging thinker, widely read in Philosophy and Christian Theology. The book provides a concise and coherent overview of Augustine, introducing all the key concepts and themes, and is ideal for undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought.
Locke A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Patricia Sheridan
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-02-18
Locke A Guide For The Perplexed written by Patricia Sheridan and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-18 with Philosophy categories.
Locke: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear account of Locke's philosophy, his major works and ideas. The book covers the whole range of Locke's philosophical work, offering a thematic review of his thought, together with detailed examination of his landmark text, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Locke's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his life, political context and philosophical influences, and clearly and concisely reviews the competing interpretations of the Essay. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.
Socrates A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Sara Ahbel-Rappe
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2009-08-30
Socrates A Guide For The Perplexed written by Sara Ahbel-Rappe and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-30 with Philosophy categories.
An introduction to Socrates, ideal for undergraduate students taking courses in Ancient and Greek Philosophy.
Utilitarianism A Guide For The Perplexed
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Author : Krister Bykvist
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2009-12-17
Utilitarianism A Guide For The Perplexed written by Krister Bykvist and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-17 with Philosophy categories.
Utilitarianism is the ethical theory advanced by Jeremy Bentham, J.S. Mill, and Henry Sidgwick and has contributed significantly to contemporary moral and political philosophy. Yet it is not without controversy and is a subject that students can often find particularly perplexing. Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a concise, yet fully comprehensive introduction to utilitarianism, its historical roots, key themes, and current debates. Krister Bykvist provides a survey of the modern debate about utilitarianism and goes on to evaluate utilitarianism in comparison with other theories, in particular virtue ethics and Kantianism. Bykvist offers a critical examination of utilitarianism, distinguishing problems that are unique to utilitarianism from those that are shared by other moral theories. Focusing on the problems unique to utilitarianism, the book provides a well-balanced assessment of where the theory goes astray and is in need of revision. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of utilitarianism, this book serves as an ideal companion to study of this influential and challenging of philosophical concepts.