If you've ever asked 'what is philosophy? Whilst most people have heard of Socrates, Machiavelli and Nietzsche, many are less clear on their theories and key concepts. In The Great Philosophers, bestselling author Stephen Law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas.
Is there life after death? Skip to content. He brings new perspectives to age-old conundrums while also tackling modern-day dilemmas -- some for the first time. Begin your warm up by contemplating whether a pickled sheep can truly be considered art, or dive right in and tackle the existence of God. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, Stephen Law illustrates the problem with a story, then lets the argument battle it out in clear, easily digestible and intelligent prose.
This perfect little mental health club is sure to give each reader's mind a great workout. Dip into any chapter and you will find lively scenarios and dialogues to take you through philosophical puzzles ancient and modern, involving virtual reality, science fiction and a host of characters from this and other planets. The text is interspersed on every page with lively cartoons, and there is a list of philosophical jargon at the end..
Stephen Law has a gift for communicating complex ideas. He offers few answers, but his unstuffy, highly personal approach will have the reader thinking and arguing with as much pleasure as he does himself.
Discover philosophers answers to the 'big questions' Where do we come from? What is the perfect model for society? What is the meaning of life?
Discover who's who and know all the major thinkers, from Aristotle to Zeno. Use the 'toolkit' to exercise your mind, learn to talk the talk and construct and communicate philosophical arguments. First Published in Have you ever found yourself alone with your thoughts? Have you ever been asked if the glass is half full or half empty?
Do you wonder what true happiness is or how to attain it? Or maybe nothing really matters if everything is just an illusion or a dream? Everywhere you look, the messages are there.
Gluten is making you fat. Religion is currently gaining a much higher profile. The number of faith schools is increasingly, and religious points of view are being aired more frequently in the media. As religion's profile rises, those who reject religion, including humanists, often find themselves misunderstood, and occasionally misrepresented.
Stephen Law explores how humanism. An introduction to the study of philosophy with discussions on several topics including God, politics, science and art. The Philosophy Gym. The Philosophy Gym by Stephen Law. Philosophy by Stephen Law. Believing Bullshit by Stephen Law. The Xmas Files by Stephen Law. P4C has become a significant educational and philosophical movement with growing impact on schools and educational policy.
Its community of inquiry pedagogy has been taken up in community, adult, higher, further and informal educational settings around the world. The Routledge International Handbook of Philosophy for Children will spark new discussions and identify emerging questions and themes in this diverse and controversial field. It is an accessible, engaging and provocative read for all students, researchers, academics and educators who have an interest in Philosophy for Children, its educational philosophy and its pedagogy.
The book is structured directly around the AQA specification, devoting a chapter each to the six themes covered by the syllabus. Exploring familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives of different Eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, and strands of Buddhism and Hinduism, this book covers key figures, issues, methods and concepts.
Is human nature inherently good or bad? How is the mind related to the world? How can you live an authentic life? What is the fundamental nature of reality? Throughout the book the relationships between Eastern Philosophy, Western Philosophy and the questions reflective people ask within the contemporary world are brought to the fore.
With timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions, a list of useful websites and further reading suggestions for each topic, this engaging overview of fundamental ideas in Eastern Philosophy is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand Eastern perspectives. The key question it asks is: what it is that makes American Philosophy unique?
This lively and compelling book moves through key periods in the development of American thought from the founding fathers to the transcendentalists and pragmatists to contemporary social commentators. Readers are introduced to: Some of the most important thinkers in American history including Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Paine, Charles Sanders Pierce, Thomas Kuhn, Cornel West and many more Developments in five key areas of thought: epistemology, metaphysics, religion and ethics, social philosophy, and political philosophy The contributions of American women, African-Americans and Native Americans.
Featuring suggestions for further reading and assuming no prior knowledge of philosophy, this is an ideal first introduction for anyone studying or interested in the history of American thought.
Am I free? What should I do? What is good? Is there justice? Is life meaningful?
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