Oxford Pragmatism uncovers and explores the unrecognized impact of American pragmatism on the Oxford linguistic philosophy that thrived from the 1930s to the 1950s, made famous by Gilbert Ryle and J.
A powerful and important exploration of how addiction functions on social, psychological and biological levels, integrated with the experience of being an addict, from an acclaimed philosopher and former addict.
Motivational hedonism (often called "e;psychological hedonism"e;) claims that everything we do is done in pursuit of pleasure (in the widest sense) and to avoid pain and displeasure (again, in the widest sense).
Motivational hedonism (often called "e;psychological hedonism"e;) claims that everything we do is done in pursuit of pleasure (in the widest sense) and to avoid pain and displeasure (again, in the widest sense).
When Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court, his comments that a judge should have "e;the heart, the empathy, to recognize what it's like to be a young teenage mom, the empathy to understand what it's like to be poor or African-American or gay, disabled, or old"e; caused a furor.
When Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court, his comments that a judge should have "e;the heart, the empathy, to recognize what it's like to be a young teenage mom, the empathy to understand what it's like to be poor or African-American or gay, disabled, or old"e; caused a furor.
A powerful and important exploration of how addiction functions on social, psychological and biological levels, integrated with the experience of being an addict, from an acclaimed philosopher and former addict.
Free Will: An Opinionated Guide offers a clear and straightforward introduction to a vexing topic, from an internationally recognized authority on free will.
Free Will: An Opinionated Guide offers a clear and straightforward introduction to a vexing topic, from an internationally recognized authority on free will.
Frank Jackson, Philip Pettit, and Michael Smith have been at the forefront of philosophy in Australia for much of the last two decades, and their collaborative work has had widespread influence throughout the world.
Robert Hanna presents a fresh view of the Kantian and analytic traditions that have dominated continental European and Anglo-American philosophy over the last two centuries, and of the relation between them.
Seeing, Doing, and Knowing is an original and comprehensive philosophical treatment of sense perception as it is currently investigated by cognitive neuroscientists.
Creations of the Mind presents sixteen original essays by theorists from a wide variety of disciplines who have a shared interest in the nature of artifacts and their implications for the human mind.
A 50th anniversary edition of one of the most widely influential articles of 20th Century philosophy Consciousness is what makes the mind-body problem really intractable.
A 50th anniversary edition of one of the most widely influential articles of 20th Century philosophy Consciousness is what makes the mind-body problem really intractable.
A philosophical dissection of love, control, and the self — revealing that freedom is not having guarantees, but witnessing the lie without grabbing it.
In this deeply intimate collection of essays, Iain Grysak opens the doors to his inner world, chronicling a decade of profound physical and spiritual metamorphosis.
This e-book is a shorter version of the paperback, with the same beautifully designed content excluding the practical exercise pages - perfect to dip in and out, and choose which bits work best for you.
The writings contained in this critical edition introduce us to a Meinong who has hitherto remained hidden, thereby offering us a fuller picture of his character and thought.
What if the simple application of logic to some of the more obvious facets of human psychology offers the best path to enlightenment, transcendence, and realising our true nature?
A beautiful guide for learning to love ourselves, from the author of the internationally bestselling The Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownNo one is perfect.
Winner of the 2023 Business Book Award for Wellness and Wellbeing'This book is exactly what we need in this moment' Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why'Learning how to manage your energy changes your life.
This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the work of French cultural icon Jacques Lacan (1901-1981) for criminologists, sociologists, and social theorists.
This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the work of French cultural icon Jacques Lacan (1901-1981) for criminologists, sociologists, and social theorists.
