Exploring Philosophy of Religion
Exploring Philosophy of Religion

Author: Steven M. Cahn

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780190461386

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In this remarkably accessible, concise, and engaging introduction to the philosophy of religion, Steven M. Cahn brings together a rich and balanced collection of sixty-six classic and contemporary readings. This unique anthology features a clear, well-organized structure and careful editing of many articles in order to sharpen their focus and make them understandable to students with little or no background in philosophy. The book also reflects the importance of women's contributions to the field; 40% of the contemporary readings are by women. In addition, topics often minimized in other collections are covered in more depth here, including forgiveness and love; ritual, prayer, and worship; gender; speaking of God; and the afterlife.

Exploring Philosophy
Exploring Philosophy

Author: Steven M. Cahn

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780190674335

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'Exploring Philosophy' is an accessible and engaging introduction to philosophy. Steven M. Cahn brings together extraordinarily clear essays by noted philosophers and supplements them with influential historical sources.

Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education
Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education

Author: Michael J. Anthony

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2011-12-12

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 1610977327

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In this insightful book, two leading scholars in Christian education trace the history of the discipline from the Old Testament to the present. Presented against the backdrop of wider philosophical thought and historical events, Anthony and Benson show how each successive era shaped the practice of Christian education today. The result is a book brimming with insights that reveal the historical roots and philosophical underpinnings of issues relevant to current practice in Christian education ministries."The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with more than just valuable insights regarding the past. . . . The future is the emphasis of this history book." From the Introduction

Exploring Personhood
Exploring Personhood

Author: Joseph Torchia

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780742548381

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Explores the metaphysical underpinnings of theories of human nature, personhood, and the self. This book moves from the Pre-Socratics to Postmodernism, assessing what transpired during the intervening 2500 year period, with a focus on the contributions of the Aristotelian/Thomistic tradition of inquiry.

Exploring Practical Philosophy: From Action to Values
Exploring Practical Philosophy: From Action to Values

Author: Dan Egonsson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1351815067

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This title was first published in 28/11/2001: The broad label ’practical philosophy’ brings together such topics as ethics and metaethics as well as philosophy of law, society, art and religion. In practical philosophy, theory of value and action is basic, and woven into our understanding of all practical and ethical reasoning. New essays from leading international philosophers illustrate that substantial results in the subdisciplines of practical philosophy require insights into its core issues: the nature of actions, persons, values and reasons. This anthology is published in honour of Ingmar Persson on his fiftieth birthday.

Exploring Philosophy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Branches, History, Theories, and Practices of Philosophy
Exploring Philosophy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Branches, History, Theories, and Practices of Philosophy

Author: Lucien Sina

Publisher: epubli

Published: 2024-08-10

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 3759856446

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"Exploring Philosophy" takes readers on an enlightening journey through the essential branches, historical evolution, complex theories, and practical uses of philosophical thought. This ebook offers an engaging overview of key philosophical concepts, historical milestones, influential ideas, and their practical implications. Whether you are an experienced philosopher or a curious beginner, this ebook is an invaluable resource for enhancing your understanding of philosophical discussions and sharpening your critical thinking abilities. Experience the timeless wisdom and lasting significance of philosophy as you explore its captivating domains with "Exploring Philosophy".

Philosophy and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Philosophy and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Author: N. Joll

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-04-30

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0230392652

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy provides an excellent way of looking at some intriguing issues in philosophy, from vegetarianism and Artificial Intelligence to God, space and time. This is an entertaining yet thought provoking volume for students, philosophers and fans of The Hitchhiker's series.

Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying
Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying

Author: Travis Timmerman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-12-30

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1000216748

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Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives is the first book to offer students the full breadth of philosophical issues that are raised by the end of life. Included are many of the essential voices that have contributed to the philosophy of death and dying throughout history and in contemporary research. The 38 chapters in its nine sections contain classic texts (by authors such as Epicurus, Hume, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer) and new short argumentative essays, specially commissioned for this volume, by world-leading contemporary experts. Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying introduces students to both theoretical issues (whether we can survive death, whether death is truly bad for us, whether immortality would be desirable, etc.) and urgent practical issues (the ethics of suicide, the value of grief, the appropriate medical criteria for declaring death, etc.) raised by human mortality, enabling instructors to adapt it to a wide array of institutions and student audiences. As a pedagogical benefit, PowerPoints, discussion questions, and test questions for each chapter are included as online ancillary materials.

Exploring the Illusion of Free Will and Moral Responsibility
Exploring the Illusion of Free Will and Moral Responsibility

Author: Gregg D. Caruso

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2013-07-05

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 073917732X

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Exploring the Illusion of Free Will and Moral Responsibility investigates the philosophical and scientific arguments for free will skepticism and their implications. Skepticism about free will and moral responsibility has been on the rise in recent years. In fact, a significant number of philosophers, psychologists, and neuroscientists now either doubt or outright deny the existence of free will and/or moral responsibility—and the list of prominent skeptics appears to grow by the day. Given the profound importance that the concepts of free will and moral responsibility hold in our lives—in understanding ourselves, society, and the law—it is important that we explore what is behind this new wave of skepticism. It is also important that we explore the potential consequences of skepticism for ourselves and society. Edited by Gregg D. Caruso, this collection of new essays brings together an internationally recognized line-up of contributors, most of whom hold skeptical positions of some sort, to display and explore the leading arguments for free will skepticism and to debate their implications.

Philosophers Explore The Matrix
Philosophers Explore The Matrix

Author: Christopher Grau

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780195181067

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The Matrix trilogy is unique among recent popular films in that it is constructed around important philosophical questions--classic questions which have fascinated philosophers and other thinkers for thousands of years. Editor Christopher Grau here presents a collection of new, intriguing essays about some of the powerful and ancient questions broached by The Matrix and its sequels, written by some of the most prominent and reputable philosophers working today. They provide intelligent, accessible, and thought-provoking examinations of the philosophical issues that support the films. Philosophers Explore The Matrix includes an introduction that surveys the use of philosophical ideas in the film. Topics that the contributors tackle include: how a collaborative dream could differ from hallucination, the difference between the Matrix and the "real" world; why living in the Matrix would be considered "bad"; the similarities between the Matrix and Plato's Cave; the moral status of artificially created beings, whether one can behave immorally in illusory circumstances, and the true nature of free will and responsibility. This volume also includes an appendix of classic philosophical writing on these issues by Plato, Berkeley, Descartes, Putnam, and Nozick. Philosophers Explore The Matrix will fascinate any fan of the films who wants to delve deeper into their themes, as well as any student of philosophy who desires an accessible entry into this challenging and profoundly vital world of ideas.