3103 results for 'Williamson, Sophie'

Francis Bacon's writings had a profound impact on the development of modern science. This comprehensive collection of essays explores his ideas on science, philosophy, and history, offering a...

Rudolf Steiner's lectures and writings offer profound insights into the spiritual significance of the feminine divine. In this collection, Steiner explores the concept of Sophia, or Divine Wisdom,...

The Kybalion: A Guide to the Seven Hermetic Principles. This little work presents the essence of the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, offering a statement of truth that reconciles disparate occult...

The Conquest of Politics: Liberal Philosophy in Democratic Times by Benjamin R. BarberThis book explores the relationship between liberal philosophy and democratic politics, examining how liberal...

Richard A. Cohen's book explores the philosophical ideas of Emmanuel Levinas, a major European moral philosopher whose Jewish background profoundly shaped his thought.Cohen builds on Levinas' work to...

A Companion to Applied Ethics by Frey and Wellman provides a comprehensive guide to many of the most significant problems in practical ethics. This state-of-the-art account covers issues in medical,...

After the Beautiful Hegel and the Philosophy of Pictorial Modernism by Robert B. Pippin explores how the ideas of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel relate to modernist art,...

Bear and Forbear: The Refined Wisdom of Stoic PhilosophyA 2000-year-old philosophy has regained popularity as people seek answers to life's questions. Stoicism offers common-sense teachings that can...

Philosophy Before Socrates: An Introduction with Texts and Commentary by Richard D. McKirahan provides a comprehensive survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral philosophy from their roots in...

Spanning over a thousand years from Homer to Saint Augustine, Classical Thought offers a comprehensive overview of ancient philosophy in clear and concise style. This book examines the major...

Islam & Natural Philosophy: Principles of Daqīq al-Kalām presents the works of theologians regarding Natural Philosophy, exploring their views on fundamental aspects of the natural world. This...

Philosophical Logic by John P. Burgess provides a clear and concise survey of nonclassical logics of philosophical interest. The book begins with an overview of classical logic before introducing...

Heine: 'On the History of Religion and Philosophy in Germany' This collection presents a unique perspective on German intellectual history through the writings of Heinrich Heine, a poet, journalist,...

Philosophy Inc. Applying Wisdom to Everyday Management explores how philosophical ideas can inform management practices and enhance personal satisfaction at work.This book presents a collection of...

What's it All About? Philosophy and the Meaning of Life by Julian Baggini is a thought-provoking exploration of life's biggest questions. This book offers an honest and intelligent discussion, free...

Aristotle's On Sophistical Refutations is a collection of logical works that explore the methods and fallacies used by Sophists. Written in the 4th century BC, this treatise examines the principles...

Eudoxus of Cnidus was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece during the time of Plato and Aristotle. His ethical doctrine is based on the idea that pleasure, or hedonism, is the good.This...

Eugene Gendlin's magnum opus presents a new alternative to traditional philosophical perspectives, offering a non-reductive approach to understanding human experience and the life-world. By beginning...

The Routledge Handbook of Metaethics provides an in-depth exploration of the contemporary state of metaethics. Written by leading experts, this comprehensive handbook covers forty-four chapters that...

Failure is often seen as the opposite of success, but what happens when we conflate failure with loss? Beverley Clack explores this complex relationship in her thought-provoking book, How to be a...

The Cambridge Companion to Augustine provides a comprehensive resource for students and scholars of this influential philosopher. Over a decade since its first edition, new studies and translations...

The Scripture of Western Ascension offers a unique insight into the mystical thought within traditional Chinese religious culture. Livia Kohn's translation and analysis provides a detailed...

American Horror Story and Philosophy: Life is But a Nightmare explores the deeper questions prompted by the human imagination. This collection of philosophical thoughts delves into the TV show's...

This book provides easy access to key terms in philosophy and their understanding and use in theology. It explores how these philosophical concepts have shaped Christian theology from classical times...

This 4-colour practical guide explores how the design of interior spaces impacts wellbeing. It provides guidance on implementing sustainable design and materials in everyday projects, while also...

The Oxford Handbook of Japanese Philosophy by Bret W. Davis is a comprehensive reference work that explores the entire span of Japanese philosophical tradition from ancient times to the present. This...

This study explores how The Matrix Trilogy adapts Jean Baudrillard's philosophical ideas in Simulacra and Simulation. By examining the conceptual role played by imagery, it offers a new approach to...

The Theology of Liberalism: Political Philosophy and the Justice of God by Eric Nelson. Eric Nelson challenges the foundations of modern liberal political philosophy, arguing that its core principles...

The Spiritual Guidance of the Individual and Humanity: Some Results of Spiritual-scientific Research Into Human History and Development by Rudolf Steiner. Rudolf Steiner explores the concept of...

Kathy Acker's philosophy is often seen as multifaceted - a writer who embodied punk, feminism, queer and kink identities. McKenzie Wark adds another layer to this understanding with Philosophy for...

Yoga philosophy and Freud's revolutionary approach to psychology may seem like vastly different systems, but they share a common goal: understanding human behavior and emotions. This unique...

The Twenty-Five Years of Philosophy: A Systematic Reconstruction by Eckart Förster Eckart Förster examines the development of German idealism from Kant to Hegel, exploring the reasons behind their...

Art, Artists and Pedagogy explores the role of arts in education in the 21st century. This volume brings together two philosophical perspectives to provoke discussion about what constitutes arts...

The Philosophy of Evolutionary Theory Concepts, Inferences, and Probabilities by Elliott Sober explores the key concepts and methods of inference in evolutionary biology, from natural selection to...

A Brief History of the Paradox Philosophy and the Labyrinths of the Mind by Roy A. Sorensen explores the human mind's fascination with logical problems that have puzzled thinkers for millennia. From...

The Cambridge Companion to Kant provides a comprehensive overview of Immanuel Kant's philosophical work. Published in 1992, this volume offers the only systematic account of Kant's writings available...

Strangers in Our Midst: The Political Philosophy of Immigration by David Miller explores the complex relationship between immigration and democratic societies. Miller argues that Western democracies...

Searching for Safety explores how risk taking can lead to safer lives. Aaron B. Wildavsky examines the risks associated with modern technologies and proposes a strategy of resilience, learning from...

Descartes is a pivotal figure in modern philosophy, and this comprehensive collection presents his extraordinary philosophical achievement. An international team of leading scholars provides an...

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Noah Lemos provides a clear and accessible introduction to epistemology. This revised edition includes three new chapters, expanding on topics such as...

Logical Positivism and Existentialism is an introduction to the philosophy of Frederick Charles Copleston, written as part of his 11-volume series on the history of philosophy.Copleston's work...

Understanding Psychotherapy for Trauma with Buber's I-Thou Philosophy by Jonathan Ress explores the intersection of philosophy and psychology in the context of trauma. This study examines how Buber's...

A philosophical exploration of Christopher Nolan's thought-provoking film, Inception. This book delves into the movie's central questions and themes, drawing on key philosophical ideas to shed new...

Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life An Invitation to Wonder by Ross D. Inman is an accessible introduction to philosophy that explores its relevance to everyday life. Four hidden assumptions are...

Believing Philosophy: A Guide to Becoming a Christian Philosopher by Dolores G. Morris is an introduction to philosophy for Christians, exploring its relevance and value in understanding and...

The Ethical Philosophy of Bernard WilliamsThis Element surveys the main claims of Bernard Williams's ethical philosophy, exploring topics such as ethical scepticism, virtue, reasons for action, and...

Weltschmerz Pessimism in German Philosophy, 1860-1900 by Frederick C. Beiser is an in-depth examination of pessimism's dominant presence in German philosophy during the second half of the nineteenth...

The Gospel of Sophia reveals the secrets of the Mystery Schools and highest yoga tantra concerning the primacy of the Divine Feminine Trinity. This comprehensive work explores the biographies of...

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...

Johnny Ball: Professional Football Genius by Matt Oldfield Johnny Ball is on the fast track to the top of football management, but his best friend Tabia's new role with the Thundercats' star striker...

The Complete Guide to Precision Reflexology by Jan Williamson provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide for practitioners and those new to reflexology. This Eastern approach to healthcare focuses...

A Victorian gothic thriller about the dual nature of humanity. Dr Henry Jekyll's quest to understand his inner self leads him to discover a monster in the form of Mr Hyde. As Hyde gains strength, he...

A Desert Transformed: Discovering God's Joy and Presence in the Wilderness Seasons of Life - a 40-Day DevotionalThis 40-day devotional explores the wilderness areas of our lives, where we may feel...

Yinsights: A Journey Into the Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga This book explores the benefits of Yoga, as viewed by both Eastern and Western worlds, delving into the physical, energetic, and...

The Marvelous Clouds Toward a Philosophy of Elemental Media by John Durham Peters explores the long, little-known prehistory of contemporary media. The natural world and technological world are not...

Rebecca Goldstein's thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of philosophy and modern life takes a fascinating look at how ancient ideas might inform our contemporary world. In this book,...

Develop your students' understanding of the Philosophy of Religion with this comprehensive textbook for OCR A Level Religious Studies. Written by subject specialists with examining experience, this...

Adam Swift's Political Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, making it accessible to students and politicians alike. The book explores the core ideas that...

Robert Lawlor explores the geometry that underlies the structure of the universe, revealing how ancient thinkers saw numbers as a key to understanding the divine. This book delves into the system...

Wandering Joy: Meister Eckhart's Mystical Philosophy by Reiner Schürmann is an exposition of the 13th-century Christian mystic's profound philosophy. This work explores Eckhart's concept of the birth...

Owen Barfield's poetic philosophy offers a unique perspective on creativity and its relationship to theology. In this book, Michael Di Fuccia explores how Barfield's ideas can help us understand the...

The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics offers a comprehensive exploration of this ancient philosophical school. This authoritative guide covers the history and development of Stoicism, its core...

Isabel Dalhousie finds herself entangled in a web of relationships and philosophical conundrums when friends from Dallas arrive in Edinburgh. Tom Bruce, a prominent figure from Texas, becomes the...

Fictioning: A New Field of Study for Art and Philosophy explores the practice of fictioning as an open-ended, experimental approach to creating new modes of existence. Through three focal points -...

Things Merely: Philosophy in the Poetry of Wallace Stevens by Simon Critchley explores how poetry can enrich our understanding of life. By examining the work of Wallace Stevens, Critchley reveals...

A Companion to Business Ethics by Robert Frederick provides an in-depth exploration of the field of business ethics. This comprehensive volume brings together original contributions from...

This thought-provoking collection of 101 questions invites you to explore fundamental human concerns and ponder the complexities of existence. Perfect for sparking lively discussions, challenging...

Mindreading and Social Cognition explores the complex idea that we can think about other people's psychological states. This Element challenges common assumptions about mindreading, which have shaped...

The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic by Monique Roelofs explores how our everyday aesthetic experiences are intertwined with cultural existence. Roelofs examines the complex relationships between...

George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman is a satirical play that explores the eternal struggle between the sexes. After her father's death, Ann Whitefield becomes the joint ward of two men: Roebuck...

Elizabeth Anscombe's Intention: A Guide by John Schwenkler offers a careful and critical presentation of her influential work in analytic philosophy of action. Written against the backdrop of...

New Radical Enlightenment Philosophy for a Common World by Marina Garces A new perspective is needed to address the challenges facing our world today. This book offers a fresh approach to philosophy,...

Anthroposophy and the Accusation of Racism: Society and Medicine in a Totalitarian Age by Peter Selg explores the distorted portrayal of Rudolf Steiner's philosophy, which has been labelled as...

Thinking of Answers: Questions in the Philosophy of Everyday Life by A. C. Grayling explores life's big questions with clarity and elegance. From the nature of beauty to the concept of justice,...

Dexter Gordon: A Life Beyond the Saxophone The life and legacy of tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon is presented in this biography, which weaves together research, anecdote, and personal letters to...

This anthology brings together essential readings in the philosophy of literature, covering forty-five substantial and carefully chosen essays and extracts. It provides a balanced overview of...

Raymond Geuss explores the ideas of twelve philosophers who broke dramatically with prevailing wisdom, from Socrates and Plato in the ancient world to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, and Adorno. This...

Hegel's Elements of the Philosophy of Right is a seminal work of legal, social and political philosophy that has generated diverse interpretations since its publication in 1821. Written with...

The Simplified Philosophy of A Course in Miracles is presented by Edwin Navarro in 'It's All Mind'. This concise guide illuminates the fundamental philosophy underlying A Course in Miracles, making...

A comprehensive anthology of Chinese philosophy, covering its entire historical development from ancient to contemporary periods. This collection provides substantial selections from all major...

Starry Speculative Corpse Horror of Philosophy by Eugene Thacker explores the idea that knowledge can lead to confusion and uncertainty. Thacker reads philosophical works as if they were horror...

Steven B. Smith explores the fundamental questions that have shaped political thought throughout history.From Plato to Tocqueville, some of the greatest thinkers in philosophy have grappled with...

The Logical Investigations by Edmund Husserl is a foundational work in 20th-century philosophy. First published in two volumes, this collection has had a profound impact on both continental and...

On the Nature and Existence of God by Richard M. GaleThis influential work critiques contemporary arguments for the existence of God from analytical philosophers, examining concepts such as time,...

A.C. Grayling invites you to reflect on the choices that shape our lives in this thought-provoking collection of essays. Grayling explores fundamental questions about happiness, quality of life, and...

Futurama and Philosophy Pizza, Paradoxes, And... Good News! by Courtland Lewis is an exploration of the intersection between science fiction and philosophical thought. This unique book delves into...

Explore life's most intriguing questions with this collection of puzzles and paradoxes. Peter Cave presents a range of thought-provoking problems in subjects like logic, ethics, art, and politics,...

Introduction to German Philosophy From Kant to Habermas provides a comprehensive account of modern German philosophy from its key ideas and arguments. This accessible introduction covers the work of...

The Cambridge Companion to Mill provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of John Stuart Mill's thought and influence. This systematic guide is ideal for new readers seeking an accessible...

The Routledge Handbook of Panpsychism by William Seager provides a comprehensive examination and assessment of panpsychism, a philosophical theory that consciousness is a fundamental feature of the...

The city has long been at the heart of philosophical inquiry. As our urbanised world continues to evolve, this relationship between philosophy and the city is more pressing than ever. This collection...

Randall Collins' comprehensive study of philosophical thought across cultures and time offers a unique perspective on intellectual history. Through detailed network diagrams and narrative analysis,...

The Cambridge Companion to Schopenhauer is an in-depth analysis of the philosopher's unique theory of the world and human existence based on his notion of will. This collection explores the related...

Explore the intersection of philosophy and computer science with this comprehensive introduction to the field. Philosophy of Computer Science examines the fundamental questions at the heart of...

Vladimir Solovyov's wisdom writings have had a profound impact on generations of thinkers and artists. His philosophical ideas, known as Sophiology, continue to inspire and influence contemporary...

The World Philosophy Made From Plato to the Digital Age by Scott Soames is a comprehensive history of philosophy's impact on the modern world. This concise volume demonstrates that the modern world,...

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,...