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Locke on Personal Identity: Consciousness and Concernment by Galen Strawson 9780691147574
RRP: $87.75$68.87John Locke's theory of personal identity underlies all modern discussion of the nature of persons and selves - yet it is widely thought to be wrong. In his new book, Galen Strawson argues that in fact it is Locke's critics who are wrong, and that the... -
The Principle of Hope: Volume 1 by Ernst Bloch 9780262521994
$139.33Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262521994Author Ernst BlochFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 862gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 33mm -
On Essays: Montaigne to the Present by Thomas Karshan
$48.61Montaigne called it a ramble; Chesterton the joke of literature; and Hume an ambassador between the worlds of learning and of conversation. But what is an essay, and how did it emerge as a literary form? What are the continuities and contradictions... -
History of Philosophy: Vol 8: Utilitarianism to Early Analytic Philosophy by Frederick C. Copleston
RRP: $48.75$43.27Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, first created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. However, since its first publication (the last volume appearing in the mid-1970s) the series has... -
David Hume: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals: A Critical Edition by Tom L. Beauchamp 9780199266333
RRP: $77.01$62.77About Hume David Hume (1711-1776) is one of the greatest of philosophers. Today he probably ranks highest of all British philosophers in terms of influence and philosophical standing. His philosophical work ranges across morals, the mind, metaphysics,... -
The Second Coming by Franco Berardi 9781509534845
RRP: $29.23$19.75We have entered the gateway to the apocalypse. This theological concept is the best metaphor to describe the world in which we are already living. Chaos is all around us: political folly, economical delirium, ecological catastrophe, intellectual... -
Kierkegaard's Writings, XIV, Volume 14: Two Ages: The Age of Revolution and the Present Age A Literary Review by Soren Kierkegaard 9780691072265
RRP: $212.55$165.38After deciding to terminate his authorship with the pseudonymous Concluding Unscientific Postscript, Kierkegaard composed reviews as a means of writing without being an author. Two Ages, here presented in a definitive English text, is simultaneously a... -
The Reveries of the Solitary Walker by Jean-Jacques Rousseau 9780872201620
RRP: $27.28$23.07First published posthumously in 1782 from an unfinished manuscript, The Reveries of the Solitary Walker continues Rousseau's exploration of the soul in the form of a final meditation on self-understanding and isolation. This accurate and graceful... -
Movements of Thought: Ludwig Wittgenstein's Diary, 1930–1932 and 1936–1937 by Ludwig Wittgenstein 9781538163672
RRP: $35.08$31.08While the published works of Ludwig Wittgenstein reveal the final, coalesced thoughts of this philosophical giant, Wittgenstein's diary reveals his process of doing philosophy. Only in his private writing does Wittgenstein's philosophical practice fully... -
Tarrying with the Negative: Kant, Hegel, and the Critique of Ideology by Slavoj Zizek
RRP: $44.83$39.02In the space of barely more than five years, with the publication of four pathbreaking books, Slavoj Zizek has earned the reputation of being one of the most arresting, insightful, and scandalous thinkers in recent memory. Perhaps more than any other... -
Second Manifesto for Philosophy Alain Badiou (of the Department of Philosophy; Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris) 9780745648620
RRP: $31.18$28.10Twenty years ago, Alain Badiou's first Manifesto for Philosophy rose up against the all-pervasive proclamation of the "end" of philosophy. In lieu of this problematic of the end, he put forward the watchword: "one more step". The situation has... -
The Last Word by Thomas Nagel 9780195149838
RRP: $71.16$46.41In The Last Word, Thomas Nagel, a leading philosopher and Professor of Law, presents a sustained defense of reason against the attacks of subjectivism, delivering systematic rebuttals against its many relativistic claims in the fields of language, logic,... -
This Is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction Pete Mandik (William Patterson University, New Jersey) 9781119718888
RRP: $52.55$46.47Discover fascinating and illuminating contributions to historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind In the newly revised second edition of This Is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction, accomplished philosopher Pete Mandik delivers an... -
History of Philosophy: Vol 5: British Philosophy: Hobbes to Hume by Frederick C. Copleston
$54.64Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, first created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. However, since its first publication (the last volume appearing in the mid-1970s) the series has... -
Modern Movements in European Philosophy: Phenomenology, Critical Theory, Structuralism by Richard Kearney
RRP: $38.98$28.31In this now classic textbook, Richard Kearney surveys the work of nineteen of this century's most influential European thinkers, and acts as an introduction to three major movements: phenomenology, critical theory and structuralism.This edition includes... -
Madness: A Philosophical Exploration by Justin Garson 9780197613832
RRP: $136.50$115.99Since the time of Hippocrates, madness has typically been viewed through the lens of disease, dysfunction, and defect. Madness, like all other disease, happens when something in the mind, or in the brain, does not operate the way that it should or as... -
The Living Thoughts Of Kierkegaard by Soren Kierkegaard
RRP: $33.13$22.50Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780940322134Author Soren KierkegaardFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint NYRB ClassicsPublisher The New York Review of Books, IncWeight(grams)... -
From Socrates to Sartre: The Philosophic Quest by T. Z Lavine
RRP: $17.53$12.09Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553251616Author T.Z. LavineFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing GroupPublisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group... -
I am Not a Brain: Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century by Markus Gabriel 9781509538720
RRP: $25.33$17.73Many consider the nature of human consciousness to be one of the last great unsolved mysteries. Why should the light turn on, so to speak, in human beings at all? And how is the electrical storm of neurons under our skull connected with our... -
Hegel's Dialectic and its Criticism by Michael Rosen 9780521318600
RRP: $56.53$47.62Hegel's philosophy has often been compared to a circle of circles: an ascending spiral to its admirers, but a vortex to its critics. The metaphor reflects Hegel's claim to offer a conception of philosophical reason so comprehensive as to include all... -
Ideas of Human Nature: An Historical Introduction Roger Trigg (University of Warwick) 9780631214069
RRP: $54.50$47.29Ideas of Human Nature (second edition) presents twelve of the most influential Western thinkers on the topic of human nature. Roger Trigg examines the thinkers in their historical context and discusses their relevance to contemporary controversies.About... -
Cynicism from Diogenes to Dilbert by Ian Cutler 9780786420933
RRP: $42.88$35.04Cynicism began as a school of philosophy that was largely inspired by Socrates and often decried by popular commentators as a social pathology, a nihilistic rebellion against the foundations of civilization. Modern definitions of the cynic describe an... -
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. Irvine 9780393652499
RRP: $40.93$32.68Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired but this is not the case. William B. Irvine combines key lessons from the ancient Stoics with modern psychological techniques to develop a... -
A Short History of German Philosophy by Vittorio Hosle 9780691183121
RRP: $42.90$33.85The story of German philosophy from the Middle Ages to todayIn an accessible narrative that explains complex ideas in clear language, Vittorio Hoesle traces the evolution of German philosophy and describes its central influence on other aspects of German... -
Essential Sermons, Commentaries, Treatises and Defense by Meister Eckhart 9780809123704
RRP: $40.93$36.93"The very imposing and very welcome Classics of Western Spirituality (TM) series...should be in every theological collection of any depth." Ardin Newsletter Meister Eckhart: The Essential Sermons, Commentaries, Treatises and Defense translated and... -
Philosophy in a Time of Terror: Dialogues with Jurgen Habermas and Jacques Derrida by Giovanna Borradori 9780226066660
RRP: $46.80$44.91The idea for Philosophy in a Time of Terror was born hours after the attacks on 9/11 and was realized just weeks later when Giovanna Borradori sat down with Jurgen Habermas and Jacques Derrida in New York City, in separate interviews, to evaluate the... -
A Hegel Dictionary Michael Inwood (Trinity College, Oxford) 9780631175339
RRP: $66.20$58.46This book provides a comprehensive survey of Hegel's philosophical thought via a systematic exploration of over 100 key terms, from `absolute' to `will'. By exploring both the etymological background of such terms and Hegel's particular use of them,... -
The Cambridge Companion to Freud by Jerome Neu 9780521377799
RRP: $60.43$52.20Does Freud still have something to teach us? The premise of this volume is that he most certainly does. Approaching Freud from not only the philosophical but also historical, psychoanalytical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives, the... -
Thoughtful Images: Illustrating Philosophy Through Art by Thomas E. Wartenberg
RRP: $113.10$102.10Thoughtful Images demonstrates that there is a rich tradition of illustrations of philosophy that originated in Ancient Greece, spread throughout Europe, thrived in twentieth century America, and continues to this day. It is the first book to isolate... -
A Brief History of the Soul Stewart Goetz (Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, USA) 9781405196321
RRP: $38.90$34.46This book is a clear and concise history of the soul in western philosophy, from Plato to cutting-edge contemporary work in philosophy of mind. * Packed with arguments for and against a range of different, historically significant philosophies of the... -
World Philosophies: A Historical Introduction David E. Cooper 9780631232605
RRP: $226.10$197.30This popular text has now been revised to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the growing number of people interested in all the main philosophical traditions of the world. Introduces all the main philosophical systems of the world, from... -
The Cambridge Companion to Montaigne by Ullrich Langer 9780521525565
RRP: $52.63$44.46Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), the great Renaissance skeptic and pioneer of the essay form, is known for his innovative method of philosophical inquiry which mixes the anecdotal and the personal with serious critiques of human knowledge, politics and... -
Living Earth Manual of Feng Shui: Chinese Geomancy by Dr Stephen Skinner 9780140191127
RRP: $23.40$14.80An account of feng-shui, a Chinese art providing the ability to live in harmony with nature and at peace. Skinner outlines the history, principles and application of this art, the philosophy of which is that energy flows through "dragon" lines which can... -
A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls by Stephen P. Schwartz
RRP: $54.50$47.29A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls presents a comprehensive overview of the historical development of all major aspects of analytic philosophy, the dominant Anglo-American philosophical tradition in the twentieth century. ... -
Wittgenstein Anthony Kenny (University of Oxford) 9781405136556
RRP: $62.30$55.17This revised edition of Sir Anthony Kenny's classic work on Wittgenstein contains a new introduction which covers developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book was first published. Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically... -
Life and Meaning: A Philosophical Reader Oswald Hanfling (Open University) 9780631157847
RRP: $72.05$63.39Life and Meaning surveys a variety of Philosophical answers to the question, 'What makes life worth living?' By collecting readings from a wide range of philosophical history it gives the various perspectives on the value and meaning of life. Aspects of... -
The Cambridge Companion to Descartes by John Cottingham
RRP: $68.23$59.46Descartes occupies a position of pivotal importance as one of the founding fathers of modern philosophy; he is, perhaps the most widely studied of all philosophers. In this authoritative collection an international team of leading scholars in Cartesian... -
Bald: 35 Philosophical Short Cuts by Simon Critchley
RRP: $37.03$31.55"A genial exercise in public philosophy" (Kirkus, starred review) from one of the world's best-known popular philosophers"Simon Critchley is an international treasure-that rare and real philosopher who embraces Rousseau's 'feeling of existence,' David... -
Ecological Literacy: Education and the Transition to a Postmodern World by David W. Orr
$50.62Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780791408742Author David W. OrrFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint State University of New York PressPublisher State University of New York... -
The Human A Priori: Essays on How We Make Sense in Philosophy, Ethics, and Mathematics by Prof A. W. Moore 9780192871411
RRP: $175.50$159.86The Human A Priori is a collection of essays by A.W. Moore, one of them previously unpublished and the rest all revised. These essays are all concerned, more or less directly, with something ineliminably anthropocentric in our systematic pursuit of a...