287 results for 'Hume'

David Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature is a foundational work in Western philosophy that has stood the test of time. First published in 1739-40, this comprehensive three-volume study employs empiric...

Trigger Warning: Is the Fear of Being Offensive Killing Free Speech? Mick Hume argues that the current proliferation of trigger warnings is absurd and poses a threat to free speech. In this polemic,...

Feminism and Modern Philosophy: An Introduction explores the lives and works of major figures in modern philosophy through a feminist lens. This accessible introduction highlights the role of gender...

The Sweet Teachings of the Blessed Sankaracarya Swami Brahmananda Saraswati by LB Shriver and Cynthia Ann Humes is a translation of spiritual teachings from India. In 1998, journalist LB Shriver...

Nolan Sackett's life takes a perilous turn when he meets Penelope Hume in a cantina. She is not only captivating but also heir to a lost cache of gold, making her an irresistible target for those...

Fantasy and Mimesis: Responses to Reality in Western Literature by Kathryn Hume is a comprehensive analysis of the role of fantasy and mimesis in literary creation. First published in 1984, this book...

A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume is one of the most influential philosophical works in history. This comprehensive three-volume study explores knowledge, imagination, emotion, morality, and...

This collection of family recipes from Rochelle Humes is all about sharing delicious meals together. With simple, fresh ingredients and crowd-pleasing dishes, this book offers a range of options for...

Aristotle and Hume see habit as a guiding force in life, while Proust views it with skepticism. What is habit, and how does it shape our lives? Clare Carlisle explores the philosophical concept of...

Cardinal Basil Hume's spiritual journey began with a game of 'hide and seek' played with two young children. He turned each hiding place into a discovery of something new about the spiritual life,...

The First Home-Built Aeroplanes by Arthur W. J. G Ord-Hume In 1935, Practical Mechanics magazine published a series of articles on building the Flying Flea aircraft, which sparked a fascination with...

Birdwatching by Rob Hume is an introduction to the hobby of bird watching, covering topics such as attracting and identifying different species in various locations.Through this guide, readers can...

Discover the early colonial way of life through the eyes of an archaeologist. Ivor Noël Hume's excavation of a seventeenth-century English settlement in Virginia uncovers evidence of daily life and...

King Arthur and the Bloody Cup by K. Hume and M.K. Hume is the third book in an exciting Arthurian trilogy. For many years, the people of Briton have enjoyed peace and prosperity under King Artor's...

The Capture of Black Bart: Gentleman Bandit of the Old West By Norman H. Finkelstein Chicago Review Press, 2018 In the late 19th century, a series of daring stagecoach robberies took place across...

Rousseau's Dog: A Tale of Two Philosophers tells the story of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher and writer who was pursued by his enemies. David Hume, one of the most influential philosophers in...

Cardinal Basil Hume's personal reflections on prayer, solitude and living the Christian life today offer a unique insight into his spiritual journey.This beautifully illustrated book features full...

David Daiches Raphael's British Moralists, 1650-1800: Hume is the first part of a two-volume set exploring the development of moral philosophy in Britain during this period. This volume can be...

Cardinal Basil Hume's reflections on the final utterances of Jesus on the Cross offer a moving exploration of faith and spirituality.This collection, collated and edited by Fr Liam Kelly, presents...

David Donoghue's memoir offers an insider's account of the complex negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.The author, who was Irish head of the Anglo-Irish Secretariat in Belfast at the...

Bernard Williams: A Philosophy of Ethics and MoralityThis comprehensive account explores Bernard Williams's significant contributions to contemporary philosophy, covering topics such as personal...

Reading Philosophy of Religion brings together a diverse range of texts and commentaries to explore fundamental questions in philosophy of religion.The book presents a unique combination of classic...

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume A fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous serial killers. For nine weeks in 1888, the Whitechapel Murderer brought terror to...

The Mortimer family's legacy in the Welsh Marches is revealed in this richly illustrated history. Philip Hume explores the medieval dynasty's impact on the region, focusing on their influence on the...

This spiritual notebook offers a unique perspective on the Christian life, inviting readers to explore a spirituality open to people of all ages and backgrounds. Basil Hume shares his thoughts on the...

This comprehensive collection brings together writings from leading specialists on some of history's greatest philosophers. Spanning over two thousand years, the book covers key figures such as...

The Red-Headed Man by Fergus Hume is a gripping mystery novel that has captivated readers for generations. First published in 1881, this story of suspense and intrigue remains as engaging today as it...

Modern Philosophy: An Anthology brings together key works from major thinkers in psychology, natural science, morality, politics and religion. This collection features important but lesser-known...

The Celtic Unconscious: A New Interpretation of Modernist Literature Richard Barlow explores James Joyce's use of Scottish literature and philosophy in his modernist works, shedding new light on...

L'histoire naturelle de la religion et autres essais explores the origins of religions and their relationship with human passions. The author argues that the cult of religion is more important than...

George H. Smith's Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism offers a nuanced exploration of the relationship between individual self-interest and social order, drawing on the ideas of...

Old Pinner and Hatch End by Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume is a photographic study of two London suburbs. First published in 2019, this book showcases the unique character of Old Pinner and Hatch End...

David Wootton's Modern Political Thought: Readings from Machiavelli to Nietzsche offers a comprehensive collection of readings from key thinkers in modern political thought. This second edition...

Private property ownership is a deeply contested concept, sparking intense debate about individual freedom, economic benefits, and social inequality. Robert Lamb explores the philosophical arguments...

The Mega Magic Hair Swap! by Rochelle Humes is a heartwarming story about two friends who learn to love themselves just the way they are. When a magical coconut grants each girl their wish for...

The Mint Lawrence after ArabiaAfter his dreams of an independent Arabia were shattered in 1922, T.E. Lawrence found solace in life as John Hume Ross in the RAF. In this poignant and introspective...

Philosophical Skepticism brings together a diverse range of texts from Western philosophy's skeptical tradition and its opponents. This collection spans centuries of debate, from ancient to modern...

The Problems of Philosophy is an introduction to the fundamental questions of knowledge and reality. Bertrand Russell explores the nature of understanding, examining how we acquire knowledge through...

Reason Without Freedom: The Problem of Epistemic NormativityThis book explores the relationship between belief and responsibility, arguing that our control over and agency in belief are distinct from...

Moses Mendelssohn's Philosophical Writings explores the nature of knowledge and awareness through the senses. First published in 1761, these works examine key philosophical concepts such as Leibniz's...

Alfred North Whitehead's response to the epistemological challenges of Hume and Kant is presented in this lecture series. Published posthumously, it offers a direct and vivid exploration of symbolism...

High contrast images are essential for image recognition in babies. This board book features clear and simple pieces created by world-renowned artists, designed to calm and engage newborns as their...

The Hidden God: A Study of Tragic Vision in the Pensées of Pascal and the Tragedies of Racine by Lucien GoldmannThis influential philosophical work, first published in 1964, explores the connections...

The concepts of mind and soul have long been debated by philosophers, leading to numerous conflicting theories. This introduction to the philosophy of mind provides an incisive exploration of central...

Joanna of Flanders: A Biography of EnigmaThis biography sheds new light on the disappearance of Joanna of Flanders, a woman described as 'the most extraordinary woman of her age' by David Hume. In...

Aesthetic Realism by Inês Morais is a thought-provoking exploration of realism in aesthetics. The author argues that art criticism refers to genuine properties of works, rather than subjective...

Civil Passions: Moral Sentiment and Democratic Deliberation by Sharon R. Krause explores the relationship between passions and impartiality in moral and political deliberation. Krause argues that...

The belief of witchcraft vindicated: proving, from scripture, there have been witches; and from reason, that there may be such still. In answer to a ... impossibility of witchcraft: ... By G.R. A.M...

This book explores how philosophical ideas from empiricism can inform our understanding of artificial intelligence and deep learning.It examines the connections between recent breakthroughs in AI and...

Gary Habermas presents a comprehensive defence of Jesus Christ's resurrection in this four-volume work. On the Resurrection: Refutations, Volume 2, offers detailed analyses and rebuttals of...

This book sets out a case for purposeful birdwatching, combining memoir, gentle advice and enthusiastic advocacy. Rob Hume shares his five decades of experience to reveal how an ever-enquiring...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's On Certainty is a seminal work in epistemology that challenges traditional notions of knowledge and scepticism. This Routledge Philosophy Guidebook provides an introduction to...

The 16th to 18th centuries were marked by significant intellectual and spiritual upheaval. The Protestant Reformation, Catholic Counter-Reformation, and Enlightenment all contributed to a...

Elizabeth Anscombe's Intention by Steven R. Bayne is a detailed examination of her influential work in the philosophy of human action. This book critically assesses Anscombe's place within the...

Dig into the first-hand account of excavations at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. A small earthen fort on Roanoke Island was the site of the first English colony in the Americas, but many...

New Essays on Thomas Reid explores the philosophical work of Thomas Reid, a key figure in the Scottish School of Common Sense. Until recently, his ideas have been overlooked and misunderstood.Reid's...

Criminology and Moral Philosophy: Empirical Methods and the Study of Values explores the relationship between facts and values in criminological investigation. This book examines the plausibility of...

The 18th century was a time of great intellectual and philosophical change. In this era, thinkers such as David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau made significant contributions to our...

Lectures on the History of Moral PhilosophyThis collection brings together the lectures that have had a profound influence on modern moral philosophy. John Rawls, one of contemporary philosophy's...

Donald Davidson's Philosophical Essays Volume 1 presents a seminal investigation into the nature of human action. In this collection, Davidson argues for an ontology that includes events alongside...

Albert Michotte's groundbreaking work on perception explores how our brains interpret sensory information to create the illusion of causality.In a series of experiments, Michotte uses carefully...

This collection of writings explores the concept of common sense, examining its nature and significance in various philosophical traditions. From epistemology to economics and politics, key thinkers...

This Is Modern Philosophy: An Introduction explores the central concepts and thinkers of the early modern era of philosophy. From questions about the nature of reality to the limits of human...

The history of empiricism in philosophy is outlined in this graphic guide. It explores how 17th-century scientists like Kepler and Galileo influenced the development of empiricist thought, which...

Ross Hall by Andrew Key In 1766, Jean-Jacques Rousseau fled persecution and arrived in England with his companion Thérèse Levasseur. They lived in the Staffordshire village of Wootton for eighteen...

The doctrine of materialism has been a contentious idea throughout history. This book offers an engaging exploration of its development and defends its relevance in the 21st century. Materialism's...

This Is Epistemology: An Introduction by J. Adam Carter and Clayton Littlejohn is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical study of knowledge.Exploring both classic debates and contemporary...

The Mortimers of Wigmore: 1066-1485 is a comprehensive history of one of England's most influential families. From their origins in the 11th century to their eventual decline, this book explores the...

This collection of essays by Lord Henry Home Kames is widely regarded as his most important philosophical work. In it, he explores the foundations of morality and justice, challenging Hume's moral...

This comprehensive guide to the Carry On film series is a treasure trove of information, featuring technical data about each film, interesting facts about the cast and crew, and a wealth of...

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical text that explores the question of God's existence and nature through a dialogue format. This approach allows for the consideration and...

Catharine Macaulay's Republican Enlightenment is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and works of a 18th-century republican politician. This in-depth study situates her writings within...

Libertarianism by Eric Mack provides a rigorous and clear account of the philosophical principles of libertarian thought. The book explores three distinct approaches to libertarianism: natural...

Understanding Moral Knowledge: A Philosophical Exploration Moral epistemology is a fundamental problem in philosophy that has been debated for centuries. It examines our understanding of virtue and...

Exploring the connections between politics and catastrophes from ancient to modern times, this book examines how individuals and societies have responded to diseases and disasters. From Thucydides to...

Bechamp Or Pasteur? A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology by Ethel D. Hume A thorough account of the controversy surrounding Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp, this book presents evidence of...

This collection brings together over one hundred years of critical responses to Adam Smith's groundbreaking work. Spanning three distinct sections, it features contributions from some of the most...

Medieval Logic and Metaphysics provides an introduction to formal logic as a tool for clarifying philosophical problems. The book begins with an explanation of Leśniewski's Onotology, a contemporary...

The Subject of Experience by Galen Strawson explores the nature of self and person. This collection of essays draws on literature, psychology, and philosophy to examine the fundamental questions of...

The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is a foundational work in moral and political thought, first published in 1749. This influential book offers a nuanced exploration of human nature and...

The Oversocialized Conception of Man by Dennis Hume Wrong is a collection of essays that challenge the assumptions of academic sociology. Divided into three sections, this volume explores key areas...

A comprehensive survey of Western philosophy from its ancient roots to modern thought. C. Stephen Evans brings his expertise to this monumental task, tracing the development of philosophical ideas...

Being Good: A Short Introduction to Ethics by Simon BlackburnThis thought-provoking book explores the fundamental questions of ethics, tackling the complexities and challenges that arise from our...

Black Enlightenment by Surya Parekh challenges our understanding of the Enlightenment period by reimagining it from the perspective of Black subjects. This thought-provoking work places the writings...

The Cambridge Companion to the Scottish Enlightenment explores the profound influence of 18th-century Scottish thinkers on Western culture. This comprehensive volume examines the writings of key...

Skepticism in Philosophy: A Comprehensive, Historical Introduction by Henrik Lagerlund offers a thorough exploration of one of philosophy's most enduring problems. This book provides a detailed...

Dark Matters: Pessimism and the Problem of Suffering by Mara van der Lugt is an intellectual history that explores how philosophers grappled with the question of evil and suffering in creation. In...

Clydebank's history is inextricably linked to its industrial past, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when major companies like Singer's Sewing Machine Factory, Kilbowie Iron...

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...

The Idea of Commercial Society in the Scottish Enlightenment by Christopher J. Berry explores the concept of commercial society as a distinct social formation during the Scottish Enlightenment. This...

Thomas Reid's Inquiry and Essays offers a comprehensive collection of his philosophical writings. This single volume brings together key topics from his substantial body of work, including his views...

Wilfrid Sellars' Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind is a seminal work in the history of analytic philosophy. First published in 1956, it challenged the foundationalist motives of logical...

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion by Brian Davies provides a critical examination of fundamental questions posed by religious belief. The book explores what it means to believe in God,...

Metaethics Explored explores the nature of morality and its relationship to ethics. The author begins by challenging traditional distinctions between metaethics and normative ethics, and then...

A reporter becomes obsessed with investigating a series of unconnected suicides, which leads him to explore the phenomenon of self-murder itself. His investigation is sparked by photos of the faces...

Late Modern Philosophy: A Survey of Key Texts and Thinkers This collection of readings provides a comprehensive introduction to late modern philosophy, covering the key texts and philosophers whose...

Enlightenment Shadows by Genevieve Lloyd explores the complex and often contradictory nature of Enlightenment thought. This study delves into the intellectual history of the period, examining the...

Conservatism by Roger Scruton explores the central ideas of conservatism over time. It examines conservative thinking on civil society, the rule of law and the role of the state, as well as freedom,...

A Continental Guide to Philosophy by John Douglas Macready explores three fundamental questions about reality: what is real, how can we know what is real, and how might we live authentically. This...

Socrates' Children: Thinking and Knowing in the Western Tradition by Trudy Govier explores how humans think and what we should think. This inquiry is deeply connected to other areas of philosophy,...