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What I Believe
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 14.95Along with Why I Am Not a Christian , this essay must rank as the most articulate example of Russell's famed atheism. It is also one of the most notorious. Used as evidence in a 1940 court case in which Russell was declared unfit to teach college-level philosophy, What I Believe was to become one of his most defining works. The ideas contained within... more...
The Science, Politics, and Ontology of Life-Philosophy
Bloomsbury Publishing 2013; US$ 100.99Lebensphilosophie , central to nineteenth-century philosophical thought, is concerned with the meaning, value and purpose of life. In this much-needed study, historical lebensphilosophie is returned to the core of philosophical investigations and revealed in the contemporary ascendency of 'life' in philosophical thinking. Scholars from aesthetics,... more...
Life's Operating Manual
Hay House, Inc. 2013; US$ 19.95Just about everything today comes with an operating manualfrom your computer to your car, from your cell phone to your iPad. Is it possible that Life comes with an operating manual as well? Thats the simple but powerful premise of Tom Shadyac s inspiring and provocative first book. Written as a series of essays and dialogues, we are... more...
How to Stop Living and Start Worrying
Wiley 2013; US$ 49.95The question of how to lead a happy and meaningful life has been at the heart of philosophical debate since time immemorial. Today, however, these questions seem to be addressed not by philosophers but self-help gurus, who frantically champion the individual's quest for self-expression and self-realization; the desire to become authentic. Against these... more...
The Sexual History of the Global South
Zed Books 2013; US$ 35.95The Sexual History of the Global South explores the gap between sexuality studies and post-colonial cultural critique. Featuring twelve case studies based on original historical and ethnographic research in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the book examines the sexual investments underlying the colonial project and the construction of modern nation-states. more...
Imagining the Soul
The History Press 2013; US$ 27.69Basing her approach on historical sources, Rosalie Osmond explores the way the soul has been represented in different cultures and at different times, from Ancient Egypt and Greece, through medieval Europe and into the 21st century. more...
Philosophy of Mind
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 42.95Philosophy of Mind: A Contemporary Introduction is a comprehensive and accessible survey of main themes, positions and debates in philosophy of mind. John Heil introduces and discusses the major topics in succinct, user-friendly, self-contained chapters: * Cartesian dualism * Descartes's legacy * non-Cartesian dualism * behaviorism * the identity... more...
Kodex und Kanon
De Gruyter 2013; US$ 28.00Christianity and the book ? this is hardly a superficial relationship. Their histories date back to about the same period: the rise of Christianity and the widespread adoption of the codex both occurred in Late Antiquity. There are also substantive connections, for Christianity was quick to put the new medium to use ? and for its part, the codex had... more...
Classifying Reality
Wiley 2013; US$ 34.95Distinguished metaphysicians examine issues central to the high-profile debate between philosophers over how to classify the natural world, and discuss issues in applied ontology such as the classification of diseases. Leading metaphysicians explore fundamental questions related to the classification and structure of the natural world An essential... more...
Security for the Pope
Langaa RPCIG 2013; US$ 24.95Security issue has emerged in workshops and seminars as one of the pertinent themes of today. Global security is at stake as terror networks fuel hate and intolerance against the Christian minority. The Roman Catholic Church is subjected to threats by some radical section of Muslims, and fundamentalists from Pentecostal sects. Some Church ministers... more...









