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Indiana University Press, 2002. Paperback. This is the book that launched the research program of social epistemology, which has fuelled imaginations and provoked debates across many discipline s around the world. Its opening question remains as pressing as ever: How s hould knowledge production be organised. The second edition contains a subs tantial new introduction, in which Fuller reflects on social epistemology's place in the history of analytic and continental epistemology and discusse s the inspiration he has drawn from a wide variety of fields in the humanit ies and social sciences. It also includes a spirited attack on alternative philosophical groundings for social epistemology and a detailed response to the standard criticism that social epistemology has received from realist philosophers and natural scientists during the "Science Wars."In Social Epi stemology Fuller seeks to reconcile normative philosophy of science and emp irical sociology of knowledge. He reinterprets key problems in… Leer más

Macmillan, 1991. Paperback. Good. A convenient one-volume collection of English translations of the basic tex t that have shaped the major Asian philosophical traditions.

University Of Minnesota Pres, 1987. Very Good.

Shambhala, 2002. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. A concise, comprehensive overview of the "M Theory" and its application in today's world, by a renowned American philosopher Ken Wilber has long been hailed as one of the most important thinkers of ou r time, but his work has seemed inaccessible to readers who lack a backgrou nd in consciousness studies or evolutionary theory--until now. In A Theory of Everything, Wilber uses clear, non-technical language to present complex , cutting-edge theories that integrate the realms of body, mind, soul, and spirit. He then demonstrates how these theories and models can be applied t o real world problems and incorporated into readers' everyday lives. Wilber begins his study by presenting models like "spiral dynamics"--a leading model of human evolution--and his groundbreaking "all-level, all-quadrant" model for integrating… Leer más

Dee, Ivan R. Publisher, 1998. Paperback. Good. Aquinas's life and ideas presented in entertaining and accessible fashion-a nother title in our highly successful 90 Minutes series. Each of these litt le books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and char acter....I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's frie nds to Western civilization.-Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe. Wall Street Journal.

Little, Brown & Company, 1988. Hardback. Very Good/Good. In unraveling the long-hidden issues of the most famous free speech case of all time, noted author I.F. Stone ranges far and wide over Roman as well a s Greek history to present an engaging and rewarding introduction to classi cal antiquity and its relevance to society today. The New York Times called this national best-seller an "intellectual thriller.

Routledge, 2006. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Why is there something rather than nothing? Does God exist? Who am I? Metap hysics is concerned with ourselves and reality, and the most fundamental qu estions regarding existence. This clear and accessible introduction covers the central topics in Metaphysics in a concise but comprehensive way. Brian Garrett discusses the crucial concepts in a highly readable manner, e asing the reader in with a look at some important philosophical problems. H e addresses key areas of metaphysics: existence causation God time universals personal identity truth What is this thing called Metaphysics? contains many helpful student-friendly features. Each chapter concludes with a useful summary of the main ideas discussed, a glossary of important terms, study questions, annotated further reading, and a guide to web resources. Text-boxes provide… Leer más

HarperCollins, 1999. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. In Words I Wish I Wrote, Robert Fulghum reveals the works of writers who ha ve inspired him. During the past four decades he's reviewed and revised the basic principles of his philosophy many times, sometimes as an exercise in personal growth, but more often in response to individual crisis. Then at fifty, seeking a simplicity to counter the complex thinking of his college years, Fulghum wrote a summary essay professing that all he really needed t o know he learned in kindergarten. As he approached his sixtieth year, Fulg hum became curious about what in his outlook had changed and what had endur ed. On review, Fulghum explains, everything he has ever said and thought and wr itten is transparent to him now. As hard as he has tried to speak in his ow n voice, much of what he's said is neither original nor unique.… Leer más

Victor Gollancz, 1959. Hardback. Very Good/Fair.

Mcgraw-Hill, 1993. Paperback. Good. Has extensive highlighting throughout. Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-201) and index What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Psychological egoism -- Ethical egoism -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- The idea of a social contract -- The ethics of virtue -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?

Sathaban Wichai Tham Sakon, 2003. Good. In English and Thai.