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Very Short Introductions #67: Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction
by Samir Okasha  Publisher Comments What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with...
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Very Short Introductions #74: Postmodernism
by Christopher Butler Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131) and index....
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Ideology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Michael Freeden Publisher Comments Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, exciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book examines the reasons for those views, and explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking. It...
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Habermas: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by James Gor Finlayson Publisher Comments Jurgen Habermas is the most renowned living German philosopher. This book aims to give a clear and readable overview of his philosophical work. It analyzes both the theoretical underpinnings of Habermas's social theory, and its more concrete applications...
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Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Thomas Flynn Publisher Comments Thomas Flynn's pithy account of existentialism and the existentialist movement aims right at the core of the philosophy, revealing and explaining the key themes and key thinkers....
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Very Short Introductions #43: Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
by Simon Critchley Publisher Comments In this enlightening new Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic...
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Very Short Introductions #33: Hume: A Very Short Introduction
by Alfred Ayer Publisher Comments Hume's "naturalist" approach to a wide variety of philosophical topics resulted in highly original theories about perception, self-identity, causation, morality, politics, and religion, all of which are discussed in this stimulating introduction by A.J...
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Very Short Introductions #97: Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
by David Miller Publisher Comments This "Introduction introduces readers to the concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it...
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Very Short Introductions #47: Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
by Sue Hamilton Publisher Comments India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is...
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Very Short Introductions #46: Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction
by A C Grayling Publisher Comments Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original thinker, whose influence on twentieth-century thinking far outside the bounds of philosophy alone. In this engaging Introduction, A.C. Grayling makes Wittgenstein's thought accessible to the...
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Very Short Introductions #99: Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
by Julian Baggini Publisher Comments Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterised by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround...
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Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Patrick Gardiner Publisher Comments Scholars have largely misunderstood Soren Kierkegaard, remembering him chiefly in connection with the development of existentialist philosophy in this century. In a short and unhappy life, he wrote many books and articles on literary, satirical...
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Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Raymond Wacks Publisher Comments This lively and accessible introduction to the social, moral, and cultural foundations of law takes a broad scope-- spanning philosophy, law, politics, and economics, and discussing a range of topics including women's rights, racism, the environment, and...
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Very Short Introductions #28: Marx: A Very Short Introduction
by Peter Singer Publisher Comments Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marx's thought, enabling us to grasp Marx's views as a whole. He sees him as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or a social scientist. In plain English,...
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Very Short Introductions #49: Hegel: A Very Short Introduction
by Peter Singer Publisher Comments Hegel is regarded as one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development. After painting Hegel's life and times in broad strokes, Peter Singer goes on to tackle some of the more challenging aspects of Hegel's philosophy...
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Very Short Introductions #38: Augustine: A Very Short Introduction
by Henry Chadwick Publisher Comments Augustine was arguably the greatest early Christian philosopher. His teachings had a profound effect on Medieval scholarship, Renaissance humanism, and the religious controversies of both the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. Here, Henry Chadwick...
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Very Short Introductions #31: Machiavelli: A Very Short Introduction
by Quentin Skinner Publisher Comments Niccolo Machiavelli taught that political leaders must be prepared to do evil that good may come of it, and his name has been a byword ever since for duplicity and immorality. Is his sinister reputation deserved? In answering this question Quentin...
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Very Short Introductions #34: Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction
by Michael Tanner Publisher Comments The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which ended abruptly in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretations of his...
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Very Short Introductions #26: Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
by Julia Annas Publisher Comments The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving away from the...
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Presocratic Philosophy (Very Short Introductions)
by Catherine Osborne Publisher Comments A lively and thematic (rather than chronological), treatment of early Greek philosophy....
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