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Private Censorship by J.P. Messina 9780197581902
RRP: £22.99£19.56Concerns about censorship have once again reached a fever pitch across the liberal West. In other historical periods, such concerns may have marked reactions to book bans and burnings. Often, they followed prosecutions and subsequent jailtime for things... -
Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal
RRP: £14.99£10.93Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805210606Author Simon WiesenthalFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Schocken BooksPublisher Schocken BooksWeight(grams) 238gDimensions(mm) 203mm *... -
The Culmination: Heidegger, German Idealism, and the Fate of Philosophy by Robert B. Pippin 9780226830001
RRP: £32.00£27.15A provocative reassessment of Heidegger's critique of German Idealism from one of the tradition's foremost interpreters. Heidegger claimed that Western philosophy ended-failed, even-in the German Idealist tradition. In The Culmination, Robert B. Pippin... -
The Way I Act by Steve Metzger 9781884734991
RRP: £14.95£11.63The Way I Act explores thirteen ways of behaving. The friendly verses and bold illustrations convey many positive ideas of how to act in a variety of situations. In the companion book, The Way I Feel, children learned that feelings come and go and simply... -
After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory, Third Edition by Alasdair MacIntyre
RRP: £27.99£24.14When After Virtue first appeared in 1981, it was recognized as a significant and potentially controversial critique of contemporary moral philosophy. Newsweek called it "a stunning new study of ethics by one of the foremost moral philosophers in the... -
The Cosmos of Duty: Henry Sidgwick's Methods of Ethics by Roger Crisp 9780198801375
£31.23Roger Crisp presents a comprehensive study of Henry Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics, a landmark work first published in 1874. Crisp argues that Sidgwick is largely right about many central issues in moral philosophy: the metaphysics and epistemology of... -
On the Suffering of the World Arthur Schopenhauer 9781913462031
RRP: £14.99£9.80Edited and with an introduction by Eugene Thacker, On the Suffering of the World comprises a core selection of Schopenhauer's later writings, gathered together for the first time in print. These texts, produced during the last decades of Schopenhauer's... -
Moral Error Theory: History, Critique, Defence by Jonas Olson 9780198701934
RRP: £77.00£65.53Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Aroha: Maori Wisdom for a Happier You and Better World by Hinemoa Elder
RRP: £12.99£9.09As seen on Oprah's Book Club! The #1 New Zealand Bestseller! Discover how to live a happier life - simple, traditional wisdom for difficult modern times.Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking. Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder explores how... -
All 14 Eight-thousanders (revised Edition) by Reinhold Messner 9781861262943 [USED COPY]
RRP: £40.00£2.80On 16 October 1986, Reinhold Messner successfully reached the 8,511-metre summit of Lhotse in Nepal, and thereby became the first man to stand on all fourteen of the world's eight-thousand metre summits - an unbelievable achievement and a sensation in... -
Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle 9781585100354
RRP: £19.99£16.44Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585100354Author AristotleFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoPublisher Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoWeight(grams) 341g -
Justice for Animals: Our Collective Responsibility by Martha C. Nussbaum 9781982102517
RRP: £12.99£8.32A "brilliant" (Chicago Review of Books), "elegantly written, and compelling" (National Review) new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum.Animals are in trouble all over the world... -
Ethics in the Real World: 90 Essays on Things That Matter – A Fully Updated and Expanded Edition by Peter Singer
RRP: £14.99£11.38Provocative essays on real-world ethical questions from the world's most influential philosopherPeter Singer is often described as the world's most influential philosopher. He is also one of its most controversial. The author of important books such as... -
The Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill
RRP: £7.99£6.72This expanded edition of John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism includes the text of his 1868 speech to the British House of Commons defending the use of capital punishment in cases of aggravated murder. The speech is significant both because its topic... -
The Moral Maze: Way of Exploring Christian Ethics by E.David Cook
RRP: £11.99£8.93Moral decisions present the individual with a maze of possibilities which can be overwhelming. The increasing complexity of modern life makes it difficult for Christians to know what is ethically right and how to make the right choices.About the AuthorDr... -
Causation: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Mumford
RRP: £8.99£6.45Causation is the most fundamental connection in the universe. Without it, there would be no science or technology. There would be no moral responsibility either, as none of our thoughts would be connected with our actions and none of our actions with any... -
The Last Utopia: Human Rights in History by Samuel Moyn
RRP: £21.95£17.62Human rights offer a vision of international justice that today's idealistic millions hold dear. Yet the very concept on which the movement is based became familiar only a few decades ago when it profoundly reshaped our hopes for an improved humanity. In... -
Animal Rights Law by Raffael N Fasel
£27.99Do animals have legal rights? This pioneering book tells readers everything they need to know about animal rights law. Using straightforward examples from over 30 legal systems from both the civil and common law traditions, and based on popular... -
How to Grieve: An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation by Marcus Tullius Cicero 9780691220321
RRP: £14.99£12.15An engaging new translation of a timeless masterpiece about coping with the death of a loved oneIn 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair,... -
The Origin of Sin: Greece and Rome, Early Judaism and Christianity by David Konstan
RRP: £21.99£19.28Where did the idea of sin arise from? In this meticulously argued book, David Konstan takes a close look at classical Greek and Roman texts, as well as the Bible and early Judaic and Christian writings, and argues that the fundamental idea of "sin" arose... -
Freedom from Fear: An Incomplete History of Liberalism by Alan S. Kahan 9780691191287
RRP: £38.00£30.01A provocative new history of liberalism that also provides a road map for today's liberalsFreedom from Fear offers a striking new account of the dominant political and social theory of our time: liberalism. In a pathbreaking reframing of the historical... -
The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality by Kathryn Paige Harden
RRP: £25.00£19.99A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal societyIn recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health-and in ways... -
The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos Sohrab Ahmari 9781529364507
RRP: £20.00£13.35'A serious - and seriously readable - book about the deep issues that our shallow age has foolishly tried to dodge' - Douglas Murray 'A crystal-clear analysis of the multiple failures of "me-first" contemporary liberalism' - Giles FraserFor millennia,... -
On Risk Mark Kingwell 9781771963923
RRP: £9.99£6.75With COVID-19 comes a heightened sense of everyday risk. How should a society manage, distribute, and conceive of it? As we cope with the lengthening effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, considerations of everyday risk have been more pressing, and... -
Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World Dalai Lama 9781846043109
RRP: £12.99£9.09In 1999 His Holiness The Dalai Lama published the bestselling Ancient Wisdom: Modern World, which addressed the question of ethics for the new millennium. A decade later, His Holiness enters the contemporary debate about religion vs atheism, and returns... -
The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings by Rene Descartes 9780199684137
RRP: £10.99£7.77'Those most capable of being moved by passion are those capable of tasting the most sweetness in this life.' Descartes is most often thought of as introducing a total separation of mind and body. But he also acknowledged the intimate union between... -
Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way by Kieran Setiya 9781529156164
RRP: £10.99£7.77A NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2022"Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship and a change of... -
Four Cardinal Virtues by Josef Pieper 9780268001032
RRP: £23.99£19.28Josef Pieper delivers a stimulating quartet of essays on the four cardinal virtues. He demonstrates the unsound overvaluation of moderation that has made contemporary morality a hollow convention and points out the true significance of the Christian... -
De Finibus by Marcus Tullius Cicero
RRP: £24.95£23.39The philosopher-statesman on Epicureanism, Stoicism, and the Old Academy.Cicero (Marcus Tullius, 106-43 BC), Roman lawyer, orator, politician, and philosopher, of whom we know more than of any other Roman, lived through the stirring era that saw the... -
The Stoic Mindset: 10 Ancient Lessons for Modern Life by Mark Tuitert 9780241662786
RRP: £14.99£10.95Discover how the ancient wisdom of the Stoics provides the essential tools you need to navigate the modern world.'Relatable and inspiring ... Get ready to be motivated to live a more Stoic life' - Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman... -
Animal Welfare in World Religion: Teaching and Practice by Joyce D'Silva
RRP: £31.99£28.33This unique and readable book examines the relationship between religion and animal welfare, taking a detailed dive into the teachings and practices of the major world religions.While there are many books expounding the beliefs of the major religions and... -
Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice by Lester Parrott
RRP: £28.99£25.82Applying values and ethics to social work practice is taught widely across the qualifying degree programme, on both Masters and BA courses. This book is a clear introduction to this subject and will help students develop their understanding by showing... -
Thinking About Medicine: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Healthcare by David Misselbrook 9781032416731
RRP: £34.99£30.85This introduction to the philosophy of medicine surveys the landscape of western philosophy as it pertains to healthcare in an accessible way. Written by a doctor for doctors and other health professionals, framing the 'toolbox' of philosophy within the... -
101 Ethical Dilemmas by Martin Cohen 9780415404006
RRP: £28.99£25.09Will meat eaters get into heaven? Do trees have rights? Is it ever right to design a baby? What would you do? Would you always do the right thing? Is there a right thing? In this second edition of his thought-provoking and highly engaging introduction to... -
How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life by Epictetus 9780691177717
RRP: £14.99£11.32A superb new edition of Epictetus's famed handbook on Stoicism-translated by one of the world's leading authorities on Stoic philosophyBorn a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can... -
Anger and Forgiveness: Resentment, Generosity, Justice by Martha C. Nussbaum
RRP: £15.99£11.61Anger is not just ubiquitous, it is also popular. Many people think it is impossible to care sufficiently for justice without anger at injustice. Many believe that it is impossible for individuals to vindicate their own self-respect or to move beyond an... -
Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work by Jim Detert
RRP: £22.00£15.89An inspirational, practical, and research-based guide for standing up and speaking out skillfully at work.Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Speak up about your company's lack of diversity or unequal pay practices? Make a tough decision you... -
The Philosophy of Hope: Beatitude in Spinoza Alexander Douglas (University of St Andrews, UK) 9781138594197
RRP: £36.99£32.53Can philosophy be a source of hope? Today it is common to believe that the answer is no - that providing hope, if it is possible at all, belongs either to the predictive sciences or to religion.In this exciting and stimulating book, however, Alexander... -
Ethical Musicality Gro Trondalen 9781032111261
RRP: £45.99£40.13Ethical Musicality addresses the crossroads between music and ethics, combining philosophical knowledge, theoretical reflection, and practical understanding. When tied together, music and ethics link profoundly, offering real-life perspectives that would... -
Norms in the Wild: How to Diagnose, Measure, and Change Social Norms by Cristina Bicchieri 9780190622053
RRP: £37.99£28.50In Norms in the Wild, distinguished philosopher Cristina Bicchieri argues that when it comes to human behavior, social scientists place too much stress on rational deliberation. In fact, she says, many choices occur without much deliberation at all. Two...