The Natural World As A Philosophical Problem
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The Natural World As A Philosophical Problem
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Author : Jan Patocka
language : en
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Release Date : 2016-08-15
The Natural World As A Philosophical Problem written by Jan Patocka and has been published by Northwestern University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-15 with Philosophy categories.
The first text to critically discuss Edmund Husserl’s concept of the "life-world," The Natural World as a Philosophical Problem reflects Jan Patocka's youthful conversations with the founder of phenomenology and two of his closest disciples, Eugen Fink and Ludwig Landgrebe. Now available in English for the first time, this translation includes an introduction by Landgrebe and two self-critical afterwords added by Patocka in the 1970s. Unique in its extremely broad range of references, the work addresses the views of Russell, Wittgenstein, and Carnap alongside Husserl and Heidegger, in a spirit that considerably broadens the understanding of phenomenology in relation to other twentieth-century trends in philosophy. Even eighty years after first appearing, it is of great value as a general introduction to philosophy, and it is essential reading for students of the history of phenomenology as well as for those desiring a full understanding of Patocka’s contribution to contemporary thought.
A Minimalist Ontology Of The Natural World
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Author : Michael Esfeld
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-25
A Minimalist Ontology Of The Natural World written by Michael Esfeld and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-25 with Philosophy categories.
This book seeks to work out which commitments are minimally sufficient to obtain an ontology of the natural world that matches all of today’s well-established physical theories. We propose an ontology of the natural world that is defined only by two axioms: (1) There are distance relations that individuate simple objects, namely matter points. (2) The matter points are permanent, with the distances between them changing. Everything else comes in as a means to represent the change in the distance relations in a manner that is both as simple and as informative as possible. The book works this minimalist ontology out in philosophical as well as mathematical terms and shows how one can understand classical mechanics, quantum field theory and relativistic physics on the basis of this ontology. Along the way, we seek to achieve four subsidiary aims: (a) to make a case for a holistic individuation of the basic objects (ontic structural realism); (b) to work out a new version of Humeanism, dubbed Super-Humeanism, that does without natural properties; (c) to set out an ontology of quantum physics that is an alternative to quantum state realism and that avoids any ontological dualism of particles and fields; (d) to vindicate a relationalist ontology based on point objects also in the domain of relativistic physics.
Human Life And The Natural World
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Author : Owen Goldin
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 1997-04-07
Human Life And The Natural World written by Owen Goldin and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-04-07 with Philosophy categories.
Human concern over the urgency of current environmental issues increasingly entails wide-ranging discussions of how we may rethink the relationship between humans and the rest of the natural world. In order to provide a context for such discussions this anthology provides a selection of some of the most important, interesting and influential readings on the subject from classical times through to the late nineteenth century. Included are such figures as Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Hildegard of Bingen, St Francis of Assisi, Bacon, Descartes, Kant, Mill, Emerson and Thoreau. As the collection as a whole amply demonstrates, the history of western philosophical accounts of nature can help us to better understand current attitudes and problems. Human Life and the Natural World may also be of interest to a broad range of philosophers and students of philosophy, and more generally to those with a concern for the environment that engages the intellect as well as the heart.
The Philosophy Of Living Nature
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Author : Kratochvíl, Zdeněk
language : en
Publisher: Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
Release Date : 2016
The Philosophy Of Living Nature written by Kratochvíl, Zdeněk and has been published by Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Philosophy categories.
Zdenek Kratochvil's publication focuses on the approach of the Western philosophical tradition to physis, or nature. The scholar reveals, on a philosophical level, the roots of today's environmental crisis, calling his text "an attempt to descend to the uncertain and rich lands of nature's experience, to the lands of natural experience." The introduction presents an etymological explanation of the notion of "nature," analyzing its aspects. The scholar points out that neglecting the appreciation of nature results in harm to the world. It is therefore necessary to focus on the world and its plurality - as the background for phenomena and the context of things, as a unity of horizons, as a paradigm for understanding nature. However, the natural world exists not merely as a philosophical problem, but also one concerning real life. Kratochvil also explains the categories related to the perception of the world: matter, space and time. Other chapters deal with living nature (he ask about the identity of a living organism, about the relation of life and being), evolution (he attempts to provide "a description of evolutionary events based on experience, analyzes Darwin and neo-Darwinian evolutionism) and the epistemological issues (of the ability to know the living). He discusses the paradigms of the reality, while focusing on modern paradigms.
A Philosopher Looks At The Natural World
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Author : Daniel C. Fouke
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-10
A Philosopher Looks At The Natural World written by Daniel C. Fouke and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-10 with Philosophy categories.
This book interweaves the author’s personal story and observations of nature, with scientific research, and philosophical reflection. It tells the story of nearly three decades of labor to ecologically restore twenty-one acres of ruined land near Dayton, Ohio. This story and what the author has observed motivate reflection on the human relationship to soil, the inner lives of animals, the intelligence of plants, and human psychology. The book advances the case for the intelligence and kinship of all living things, an ethic of respect for life, and the need to radically rethink how human societies live on Earth.
The Idea Of Nature
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Author : Robin George Collingwood
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1960-12-31
The Idea Of Nature written by Robin George Collingwood and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960-12-31 with Philosophy categories.
Collingwood's theory of philosophical method applied to the problem of the philosophy of nature.
Environmental Philosophy
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Author : Christopher Belshaw
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-18
Environmental Philosophy written by Christopher Belshaw and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-18 with Philosophy categories.
This introduction to the philosophy of the environment examines current debates on how we should think about the natural world and our place within it. The subject is examined from a determinedly analytic philosophical perspective, focusing on questions of value, but taking in attendant issues in epistemology and metaphysics as well. The book begins by considering the nature, extent and origin of the environmental problems with which we need to be concerned. Chapters go on to consider familiar strategies for dealing with environmental problems, and then consider what sort of things are of direct moral concern, examining in turn at animals, non-sentient life-forms, natural but non-living things and deep ecology. The final part of the book investigates notions of value, natural beauty and the place of human beings in the scheme of things.
With Respect For Nature
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Author : J. Claude Evans
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2012-02-01
With Respect For Nature written by J. Claude Evans and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Science categories.
Explores how humans can take the lives of animals and plants while maintaining a proper respect both for ecosystems and for those who live in them.
Natural Philosophy
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Author : Wilhelm Ostwald
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-05-19
Natural Philosophy written by Wilhelm Ostwald and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-19 with Philosophy categories.
Dive into the intricate world of philosophy and science with "Natural Philosophy" by Wilhelm Ostwald. This enlightening work delves into the fundamental principles of science and its relationship with philosophy. Ostwald's keen insights and Seltzer's adept translation make this a must-read for those seeking to understand the deeper connections between the natural world and philosophical thought.
Environmental Philosophy
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Author : Simon P. James
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-06-03
Environmental Philosophy written by Simon P. James and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-03 with Philosophy categories.
Climate change, habitat loss, rising extinction rates - such problems call for more than just new policies and practices. They raise fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. What, for instance, is the natural world? Do we humans belong to it? Which parts of it are we morally obliged to protect? Drawing on an exceptionally wide range of sources, from virtue ethics to Buddhism, leading environmental philosopher Simon P. James sets out to answer these vitally important questions. The book begins with a discussion of animal minds, before moving on to explore our moral relations with non-human organisms, ecosystems and the earth as a whole. James then considers environmental aesthetics, humanity's place in the natural world and the question of what it means to be wild. In the concluding chapter, he applies his findings to the topic of global climate change, building a strong moral case for urgent action. This accessible, entertainingly written book will be essential reading for students of the environment across the humanities and social sciences. It will, moreover, be an ideal guide for anyone keen to deepen their understanding of environmental issues.