3103 results for 'Williamson, Sophie'

Explore the profound teachings of MAAT, an ancient philosophy that guides individuals in living virtuously and wisely. This book delves into the rich spirituality of Ancient Egypt, exploring Kemetic...

Plant-Thinking: A Philosophy of Vegetal Life by Michael Marder Michael Marder's Plant-Thinking challenges traditional philosophical assumptions about human existence and our relationship with the...

Beyond the Hoax: Science, Philosophy and Culture by Alan D. Sokal explores the world of charlatanism in science and philosophy. Sokal's 1996 hoax exposed the flaws in extreme postmodernist criticism...

This edition of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's 1821 work offers a comprehensive view of his influential system. In Philosophy of Right, Hegel applies his dialectics to various areas such as law,...

Thomas Sowell's Marxism provides a clear and concise introduction to Marxist theory and its economic implications. By examining Marx's philosophical ideas first, readers can gain a deeper...

Consciousness is a fundamental aspect of our existence, yet its nature remains one of the most intriguing puzzles in modern science. Josh Weisberg explores the various philosophical approaches to...

A Companion to Aesthetics provides an in-depth examination of the nature of beauty, morality and art, as well as recent developments in the arts and philosophy. This second edition covers topics such...

The Outlines of Pyrrhonism by Sextus Empiricus provides insight into the skeptical school of thought, which questions the nature of knowledge and its attainability. Sextus Empiricus presents a...

Emotion is at the heart of our personal and social lives. Our emotional responses shape our thoughts and actions, influence our relationships with others, and drive our imaginations.The role of...

A Philosophy of Textile Between Practice and Theory by Catherine Dormor brings together language and materiality to develop new models of thinking, writing and making. This beautifully illustrated...

Care and Cure: An Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine by Jacob Stegenga provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophical controversies underlying medicine. This concise introduction explores...

Paul Horwich's influential study of central issues in the philosophy of science offers a fresh perspective on probability and its role in scientific reasoning. By adopting a Bayesian strategy, he...

A comprehensive anthology of philosophical readings on the central questions of religion, spanning ancient to contemporary thought. This collection offers a rich introduction to the subject,...

Parapsychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality: A Postmodern ExplorationThis book examines why parapsychological phenomena have been met with skepticism by scientists, philosophers, and theologians...

Arguing for Atheism: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion by Robin Le Poidevin explores the idea that atheistic approaches can explain some of the things that theistic perspectives claim...

This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy explores the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their significance in the history of philosophy.Through...

Entrepreneurship and Universities: Pedagogical Perspectives and Philosophies by Robert James Crammond explores the growing relationship between entrepreneurship and higher education. The book delves...

Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language by John R. Searle explores the fundamental nature of language and its role in shaping our understanding of reality.Through a comprehensive...

Set Theory and its Philosophy: A Critical Introduction by Michael Potter provides a comprehensive introduction to set theory, exploring its logical foundations and philosophical implications. This...

Mathematics has undergone significant transformations since the nineteenth century, as its traditional domains have been challenged and revised. This shift has led to a re-evaluation of mathematics'...

The Problem of Evil by Marilyn McCord Adams and Robert Merrihew Adams is a comprehensive collection of recent scholarship on one of the most debated topics in philosophy of religion. This volume...

Why Punish? An Introduction to the Philosophy of Punishment by Rob Canton explores the complex and enduring question of why we punish. A systematic analysis of the themes of retribution, deterrence,...

Truthmaking theory offers a compelling approach to understanding truth, and D. M. Armstrong provides a thorough examination of this idea in his book. Armstrong presents a clear and balanced...

God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism Abraham Joshua Heschel's profound exploration of the nature of Biblical thought and its relationship to faith is presented in this thought-provoking work...

Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a profound and thought-provoking work of philosophy and literature. Written from the perspective of Zarathustra, who has descended from a mountain to...

Explore the philosophical richness of Frank Herbert's Dune, a universe where the control of a rare and valuable resource determines the fate of the universe. This book delves into the world of Dune,...

Death is a subject that is both familiar and mysterious. This book explores its significance in shaping human lives, drawing on insights from philosophers across the ages. It argues that death plays...

The Hospitality of the Matrix: Philosophy, Biomedicine, and Culture by Irina Aristarkhova explores the concept of "matrixial/maternal hospitality" as a fundamental aspect of generation and space...

Iris Marion Young's Responsibility for Justice explores our responsibilities to address structural injustices in which we are implicated. These injustices can arise from participating in market...

Oswald Spengler's Man and Technics: A Philosophical Perspective on the Relationship Between Humanity and Technology. In this revised edition, Spengler's predictions have proven remarkably accurate...

Radical Philosophy 2.14 / Spring 2023 explores key themes and debates in contemporary philosophy.This collection features articles by leading thinkers, including Daniel Nemenyi, Eric-John Russell,...

What Gender Should Be by Matthew J. Cull is a philosophical exploration of gender that challenges existing theories and arguments. Drawing on feminist and transgender perspectives, Cull makes the...

David Bowie and Philosophy: Rebel, Rebel explores the complex and multifaceted world of one of music's most influential figures. This thought-provoking book delves into the artistic and philosophical...

Rudolf Steiner's landmark lectures challenge our understanding of human consciousness and its evolution throughout history. By studying the differences in human souls during various historical eras,...

German Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Bowie provides an essential introduction to the subject. Without key figures such as Kant, Frege, Wittgenstein, and Husserl, modern philosophy...

The Cambridge Companion to Early Greek Philosophy by A. A. Long provides an in-depth exploration of the key figures and ideas that shaped Western philosophy's early development. This comprehensive...

Philosophy for Young Children: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive resource for teachers looking to introduce philosophy to children. Written by a professor of philosophy and a primary school...

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is Wittgenstein's first masterwork and only published book during his lifetime. Composed over a century ago, this enigmatic text remains a definitive modern work on...

Propositional Quantifiers: A Study in LogicThis Element introduces propositional quantifiers and explains why they are especially interesting in the context of propositional modal logics. It surveys...

Thinking about Mathematics: A Philosophical Exploration of Numbers and Logic. This comprehensive text by Stewart Shapiro explores fundamental questions and issues in mathematics, tracing their roots...

The Oldest Book in the World: Philosophy in the Age of the Pyramids A new translation of an ancient philosophical text, The Teaching of Ptahhatp, sheds light on one of the world's earliest surviving...

A Philosophy for a Fair Society 2nd Edition by Kris Feder, G. J. Miller, and Michael Hudson is a thought-provoking exploration of the root causes of societal crisis and the need for a new economic...

Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy is an inspiring memoir that reveals how one entrepreneur transformed the hospitality industry. Isadore Sharp shares his remarkable journey, from...

Francis Bacon Painting, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis by Ben Ware A new perspective on Francis Bacon's art and motivations is offered in this latest book in a series that explores his paintings. Bacon's...

Therapy & the Counter-tradition: The Edge of Philosophy brings together leading voices in psychotherapy and philosophy to explore how philosophical ideas can inform therapeutic practice. This...

This introduction to the philosophy of José Ortega y Gasset explores his redefinition of philosophy for a new era. Oswald Sobrino provides original translations and commentary, guiding readers...

What Tends to Be The Philosophy of Dispositional Modality explores a fundamental question: why do things often tend towards certain states or outcomes, but not always? This book delves into the...

Gardening - Philosophy for Everyone Cultivating Wisdom by Dan O'Brien The connection between gardens and philosophy is a long-standing one. For centuries, people have drawn inspiration from the...

The Underlying Religion: An Introduction to the Perennial Philosophy by Martin Lings and Clinton Minnaar is an anthology of 25 essays that offers a comprehensive introduction to the perennialist...

Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals explores the challenges posed by the decline of religion and the increasing influence of science on our moral values. Iris Murdoch examines how we can reconcile...

Charles Mills explores the intersection of philosophy and race in this thought-provoking collection of essays. By examining key concepts such as standpoint epistemology, metaphysics of racial...

Philosophy and Psychedelics Frameworks for Exceptional Experience explores the intersection of psychedelic experience and philosophical inquiry. This volume examines the impact of psychedelics on our...

Thinking and Perceiving by Dustin Stokes provides an in-depth exploration of the complex relationship between cognition and perception. This introduction to the problem examines the philosophical and...

This introduction to political philosophy provides a clear and thorough overview of key thinkers and their influential works. The book covers major figures such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke,...

A new introduction to philosophy of social science has been published, offering a clear and accessible guide to this fascinating field. The book covers key aspects such as social ontology,...

Edmund Husserl's Logical Investigations is a foundational work in twentieth-century philosophy that has had a profound impact on both continental and analytic traditions. First published, this...

Twelve great thinkers guide you calmly through life's difficult times, and help you to keep it together. Whether dealing with an unexpected breakup, a nightmare social occasion, or a spurious urge to...

This collection of essays explores one of the most intellectually fertile areas of debate in practical philosophy: social justice. It brings together key discussions and contemporary theories,...

A Cosmist Manifesto: Practical Philosophy for the Posthuman Age by Ben Goertzel explores the intersection of Western and Eastern philosophy with modern technology and science. This 21st-century twist...

An Outline of Esoteric Science by Rudolf Steiner is a foundational work of spiritual science that places humankind at the heart of cosmic evolution. Published in 1910, this comprehensive guide...

François Laruelle's Struggle and Utopia at the End Times of Philosophy explores a radical rethinking of philosophy's future. For Laruelle, traditional philosophy has become stagnant, serving only to...

Smellosophy: What the Nose Tells the Mind by A. S. Barwich explores the complex relationship between our sense of smell and the brain. Recent research has shown that external stimuli can trigger...

Art and Imagination: A Study in the Philosophy of Mind by Roger Scruton presents a comprehensive theory of aesthetic judgment and appreciation. The book explores three key areas: philosophical logic,...

Ribbonwork Embroidery Techniques and Projects by Sophie Long is a comprehensive guide to this traditional embroidery technique. With step-by-step photographs and stunning contemporary designs, this...

The Happy Hippo by Amelia Cobb is a heartwarming story about a young hippo who finds himself at the zoo after his mother's passing. With a new arrival already living in the enclosure, Henry faces an...

A poignant and gripping novel about Sophie Duncan, whose world is turned upside down after her daughter's illness and her husband's affair. When she experiences a profound and extraordinary event, it...

Rudolf Steiner presents the key concepts and methods of spiritual science to a skeptical academic audience in this previously untranslated volume. In the early 1920s, Steiner led his listeners...

The Kybalion: Centennial EditionA hardbound edition of the most popular occult work of the twentieth century, restored to evoke the appearance of its first edition. This mysterious exploration of...

The first book of a renowned treatise on magic and Alchemy, this volume is a vital resource for Ceremonial Magicians of all forms.Written by two prominent figures in the field, this work provides a...

Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion This book presents a sophisticated and internally coherent systematic philosophy of the Aztecs, worthy of consideration alongside other philosophies...

The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy Second Edition provides authoritative and stimulating definitions for terms from akrasia to zetetic. This comprehensive reference work covers the Western...

Zoroastrianism's roots run deep in history, dating back to the 6th Century BC. According to ancient accounts, its founder received a series of visions that led him to Heaven, where he was charged...

Neuroscience and Philosophy: Brain, Mind, and Language explores fundamental questions about the nature of consciousness, the mind-body relationship, and the role of philosophy in understanding...

The Ground of the Image by Jean-Luc Nancy This collection of writings explores the complex relationship between images and visual art, delving into topics such as the power of images, their...

Umberto Eco's exploration of semiotics and language philosophy is a thought-provoking collection that delves deeper into complex themes. Building on his previous works, Eco presents a witty and...

Bryan Magee's engaging conversations with fifteen contemporary writers and philosophers provide an accessible account of Western philosophy and its greatest thinkers. Beginning with Socrates' death...

The Philosophy of History by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and J. Sibree A foundational work in the history of philosophy, this book presents a novel approach to understanding the subject as a...

Meditations on First Philosophy by Andreas Vrahimis is a foundational text in the history of Western thought. Written in 1641, it remains a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry.This influential work...

The Category of the Person: A Comparative Study This collection of essays explores how different cultures conceive of the person, from ancient societies to modern Africa and Papua New Guinea...

German Philosophy 1760-1860: A Legacy of Idealism The second half of the eighteenth century saw German philosophy dominate European thought, profoundly influencing how people conceived of themselves...

Alfarabi and the Foundation of Islamic Political Philosophy by Muhsin S. Mahdi is an authoritative analysis of the work of Alfarabi, the founder of Islamic political philosophy. This comprehensive...

John Dupré explores recent revolutionary developments in biology and considers their relevance for our understanding of human nature and human society. Epigenetics and related areas of molecular...

The Bird and the Elephant Philosophy for Young Minds by Dominic Smith is a thought-provoking exploration of life's big questions. This beautifully illustrated book presents 10 poetic discussions that...

Explore the fascinating world of Continental philosophy with this graphic guide. From its origins in 18th-century Europe to its influence on modern thought, this book provides an accessible...

Contemporary art is often subject to diverse and sometimes conflicting claims. Peter Osborne's new work offers a fresh approach to understanding this phenomenon through a philosophical lens. The book...

Living in Time: The Philosophy of Henri BergsonThis book presents a comprehensive exploration of Bergson's thought, covering his theories on time, perception, memory, and consciousness. Barry Allen...

German Philosophy and the First World War explores how the devastating conflict impacted the development of German philosophy. By examining the works of ten influential thinkers who wrote during and...

A sweeping intellectual and cultural history of arguments against suicide, Jennifer Michael Hecht explores how people throughout time have found powerful reasons to stay alive. Drawing on a wide...

The philosophical underpinnings of Mad Men are revealed in this thought-provoking exploration. By examining the key characters and themes of the hit TV show, James B. South and Rod Carveth uncover...

Ressentiment by Max Scheler and Manfred S. Frings is a philosophical response to Nietzsche's critique of Christianity in his work Genology of Morals. In this monograph, the authors address...

The concept of mental illness is complex and contested. Debates surrounding its nature and definition have been ongoing among philosophers and psychiatrists. This Element explores these contested...

Alan Soble's Eros, Agape and Philia: Readings in the Philosophy of Love presents a dialogue among the three major traditions in the philosophy of love: Platonic eros, Christian agape, and...

Philosophy and the Real World: An Introduction to Karl Popper by Bryan Magee is a thought-provoking exploration of the Austrian philosopher's ideas on the nature of reality and knowledge. This book...

Moral Dilemmas is a collection of essays by Philippa Foot, a renowned moral philosopher. Published in 2003, it gathers her work from the late 1970s to the 1990s and builds upon her previous...

The Enlightenment: Voltaire to KantA comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of the Enlightenment period, this volume explores the key thinkers and their relationships with one another.Written...

A Terribly Serious Adventure: Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960This absorbing group biography explores the lives of the Oxford thinkers who shaped philosophical thought in twentieth-century...

Virtues and Vices and Other Essays in Moral Philosophy by Philippa Foot A collection of essays that explore the nature of ethics and morality, focusing on the importance of virtues and vices. This...

Sophia As a Story for Our Time by Signe Eklund Schaefer is an exploration of the great mystery that is Sophia. The author poses questions about this enigmatic figure, seeking to understand her as a...

Outlines of the Philosophy of Right by G. W. F. Hegel is a foundational work in moral and social philosophy that explores the nature of justice, freedom, and human responsibility. In this...

This comprehensive introduction to decision theory provides an accessible and thorough exploration of key concepts, including decision making under uncertainty and risk, utility theory, probability,...