Topics in philosophy Books

Ethics and Social Survival rejects theories that treat ethics as having justification within itself and contends that ethics can have a grip on humans only if it serves their deep-seated need to live together. It takes a social-survival view of...

The first, full-length contemporary defence, from the perspective of analytic philosophy, of the Scholastic theory of good and evil - the theory of Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and most medieval and Thomistic philosophers.

Warning: This book will not make you happier.There comes a moment in every thinking person's life when the familiar picture of the world cracks. Usually this happens after another betrayal, disappointment, or collision with cruel reality that couldn't...

Stem cell research is headline news. Researchers are eager to move forward, state governments and private foundations are rushing to support it, and the sick and afflicted are desperate for its benefits. Yet powerful forces in our society - led by...

"Literature and Ethics" is a thought-provoking inaugural lecture delivered at the University College of Wales on October 5, 1906, by Charles Harold Herford. This essay delves into the intricate relationship between literature and moral philosophy,...

Curso De Filosofia Elementar presents a comprehensive exploration of fundamental philosophical concepts, theories, and principles. Authored by Ramón Martí de Eixalá, this book delves into the theory of ideas, general grammar, and logic. Written...

Logique Et Mathématiques: Essai Historique Et Critique Sur Le Nombre Infini... by Arnold Reymond delves into the historical and philosophical implications of infinity within logic and mathematics. This work offers a critical examination of the...

"The Theory Of Knowledge According to Francesco Suarez" explores the epistemological contributions of the influential Spanish Jesuit philosopher, Francisco Suárez (1548-1617). This work delves into Suárez's complex theories on knowledge,...

Vie et matière, Ou, Matérialisme et spiritualisme en présence de la cristallogénie, by Théophile Ortolan, explores the intersection of materialism and spiritualism through the lens of crystallography. Published in 1900,...

"Die Systematischen Begriffe In Kants Vorkritischen Schriften Nach Ihrem Verhältniss Zum Kritischen Idealismus .." by Hermann Cohen delves into the systematic concepts within Immanuel Kant's pre-critical writings, exploring their relationship to Kant's...

La morale chrestienne à Monsieur de Villarnoul, Volume pt.2, written by Moïse Amyraut and originally published in 1652, presents a detailed exploration of Christian ethics. This volume delves into the moral and ethical considerations pertinent to...

La morale chrestienne à Monsieur de Villarnoul, Volume 4, by Moïse Amyraut, offers a profound exploration of Christian ethics within the historical context of 17th-century France. This volume delves into the moral and ethical considerations...

Die Schöpferkraft Der Phantasie, (l'imagination Créatrice), written by Th. Ribot, delves into the power and mechanics of imagination. Published in 1902, this work explores the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of the creative process...

Throughout his career, Martin Heidegger read and reinterpreted his own writings. This was part of the entirely self-critical orientation of the journey in the landscape of thought.On My Own Publications is the first English-language translation of volume...

This book provides the first analysis of the reception and development of Lacanian psychoanalysis in Italy, offering a comprehensive account of the relevance and contributions of Italian Lacanians. It examines Italian Lacanianism through its distinctive...

This book is a journey of in-depth exploration into the social dimensions of understanding. As human beings, we strive to understand the world around us. The path to understanding, however, is rarely walked alone; we walk the path with others. We...

Taking as its starting point the diagnosis that events such as the pandemic, the ecological crisis, and the increasingly volatile international situation have made our relationship to the world problematic, the book aims to survey the ways in which this...

Arguably America's most famous nonconformist, Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847, chronicling his experiences there. It was an experiment in living a life unhindered by social trappings and tradition. His work was...

En este libro, Rav Berg elabora un mapa para quienes buscamos un entendimiento total del mundo que nos rodea. Al decodificar las narraciones, relatos y parábolas de la Biblia y del Zóhar, nos muestra que las raíces de la mayoría de infortunios tienen...

First published in 1953. This title provides an exposition and discussion on Hippolyte Taine (1828-1893), the leader of the Naturalist movement in French criticism. The book examines his theories and some of his practice, as a critic of literature and...

First published in 1933. The purpose of this work was to bridge a gap in English philosophical literature by completing the elaborate history of Bosanquet and to stimulate and enrich the whole study of aesthetics by means of his personal destructive and...

From Cotton Fields to Quantum Fields: Volume I is a revolutionary spiritual companion for seekers ready to remember their power, rewrite their story, and reclaim their divine identity.This isn't just a book-it's a soul activation.Blending metaphysics,...

A Global Vision with Local Strategies for Planetary FlourishingImagine a world where every person feels seen, valued, and connected, a world not driven by fear and division, but by compassion, cooperation, and unity... This vision is not just a dream;...

In this work, Prabhuji guides us from the conception of a personal God, through the notion of an abstract Being, until the discovery of the Last God. Following the reflections of Martin Heidegger, we will explore the ontological depths of Being. On this...

4891 is an "energetic frequencies" concepts book that intends to liberate minds from 1984 solidslavery. In 4891 everything is perceived as energetic frequencies while solidity is a deluded 1984illusion. Solidity belongs to an imaginary invisible machine...

Discover the transformative world of dumpster diving with The Dumpster Divers Manifesto. Unearth hidden treasures in trash, while challenging societal norms and embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle. Packed with expert tips, the book covers essential...

The book is a comprehensive exploration of Ziji's life, art, and psychological journey, intertwined with poetry and reflections on trauma, relationships, and healing.Author's Background: Ziji, a writer, visual artist, and former clinical psychologist...

For centuries, women's voices were silenced, their contributions erased, their histories forgotten. But silence is never absolute-history waits for us to listen.History Waits to Be Heard is not just a retelling of forgotten stories; it is an exploration...

Your Majestic Heart holds your pain, your coding, and your human reactions, but above all, it holds the key to your healing. To those suffering from collective ancestral trauma or individually from trauma, unlocking the hidden truths of your Majestic...

The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a novel set aboard a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River, where a diverse group of passengers are confronted with a mysterious mute stranger in cream-colored clothing. The novel delves into the...

In this long-awaited volume, Jeremy Shearmur collects the most important writings Popper made in the years after The Open Society was first published. Many are published here for the first time.

Gottlob Frege is considered the father of modern logic and one of the founding figures of analytic philosophy. His writings are difficult and deal with technical, asbtract concepts. The Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Frege On Sense and...

In this book Fromm set out to identify 'what man is, how he ought to live, and how the tremendous energies within man can be released and used productively.' It makes for exciting, illuminating, even life-changing reading.

Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry: Centering Personal Narratives for Humanist Science diagnoses the fundamental problem in contemporary scientific psychiatry to be a lack of a sophisticated and nuanced engagement with the self and proposes a solution -...

This book offers an introduction to the philosophical issues of criminal justice ethics in a way suitable for students of criminology and criminal justice. It links philosophical concepts with empirical research in criminology and introduces criminal...

Ressentiment explains the formation of bad conscience, guilt, asceticism, and, most importantly, it motivates the "slave revolt" that gives rise to Western morality's values. This book brings it sharply into focus and provides the first detailed...

This volume brings together experts who delve into classic and unexplored lines of philosophical inquiry related to downward causation. It critically assesses the possibility of downward causation given different ontological assumptions and explores the...

As the title suggests, this book is a wake-up call to my fellow Americans ... to get themselves back on the road that brought America to greatness over a long historical process, one lasting over three centuries − from the early 1600s until America...

Ceres in Astrology is a rallying cry for the return of sacred nourishment, radical care, and the divine feminine in astrology.Astrologer and storyteller Louise Edington (Lumina) reclaims Ceres as a personal planet-vital for understanding soul purpose,...

Learn everything there is to know about the 24 solar terms and the lessons this ancient calendar offers us today.China's lunar calendar or the animals of the twelve-year cycle are fairly well-known in West. Less understood is the major calendar system of...

"Fallacies of Socialism Exposed: Being a Reply to the Manifesto of the Democratic Federation" presents a critical examination of socialist doctrines. Authored by Friedrich Max Müller, Samuel Smith, and Maria D. Weston, this work meticulously dissects...