A comprehensive yet accessible survey of ancient philosophy, covering Greek, Roman, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy, ideal for introductory courses in the ancient roots of modern worldviews Part of the popular Fundamentals of Philosophy series, Ancient Philosophy is an ideal resource for beginning students as well as for advanced students wishing to hone their understanding of the philosophies of the ancient world. Clear and engaging, this book covers a representative selection of major...
Arturo Roig consideraba sustancial comprender al sujeto en su concreción histórica y, por tanto, pensaba que era no solo legítimo sino indispensable generar una Historia de las ideas de América Latina. Este historiar debía dar cuenta del desenvolvimiento del pensamiento en la región, así como deliberar sobre el sentido de su Filosofía.
Angel's Eye is a chronicle of astral travels and out-of-body experiences. It is about the awakening of consciousness and the evolution of mind. Angelic and demonic visitations culminate into personal redemption. Angel's Eye profiles a prolific initiation into higher truth. Strewn with pearls of poetry, it explores and reveals the inner reality of pure spirit.
By exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights. A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals Advocates that we owe each animal due respect Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales
How might we envision animism through the lens of the ‘anthropology of anthropology’? The contributors to this volume offer compelling case studies that demonstrate how indigenous animistic practices, concepts, traditions, and ontologies are co-authored in highly reflexive ways by anthropologists and their interlocutors. They explore how native epistemologies, which inform anthropological notions during fieldwork, underpin the dialogues between researchers and their participants. In doing so,...
Det er ikke sAerligt pAent at svare igen. Undtagen nar det gAelder ansvar. I lige prAecis det tilfAelde udgor vores svar bogstaveligt talt selve essensen. Det er dog op til os selv at afgore, om vi vil sAette handling bag ordene eller blive svar skyldig. Vi har nemlig frihed under ansvar og kan selv vAelge. Ulrik Nissen, rimelig ansvarsbevidst teolog ved Aarhus Universitet, ved godt, hvilken en af mulighederne han vil anbefale. For vi kan ikke leve sammen uden at leve op til vores ansvar. Men...
The present book is no ordinary anthology, but rather a workroom in which anthropologists and philosophers initiate a dialogue on trust and hope, two important topics for both fields of study. The book combines work between scholars from different universities in the U.S. and Denmark. Thus, besides bringing the two disciplines in dialogue, it also cuts across differences in national contexts and academic style. The interdisciplinary efforts of the contributors demonstrate how such a...
A provocative intellectual assault on the iconic philosopher. Nietzsche, the philosopher seemingly opposed to everyone, has met with remarkably little opposition himself. He remains what he wanted to be— the limit-philosopher of a modernity that never ends. In this provocative, sometimes disturbing book, Bull argues that merely to reject Nietzsche is not to escape his lure. He seduces by appealing to our desire for victory, our creativity, our humanity. Only by ‘reading like...
APOLOGY (The Apology of Socrates), by Plato, is the Socratic dialogue that offers the speech of legal self-defence, which Socrates presented at his trial for impiety and corruption in 399 BC.
Qué enseñar a las nuevas generaciones es un debate presente en muchos foros a diario, pero pocas veces se relaciona con la vida y la sociedad que anhelamos. Todos sabemos, pero a menudo se nos olvida que la actitud filosófica y el espíritu crítico son requisitos perennes para el futuro, por muy imprevisible que sea. Las reflexiones recogidas en este libro reflejan la experiencia de un profesor de filosofía de instituto, pero parten de las lecciones de una gran maestra: la naturaleza. ...
Aquinas on Virtue: A Causal Reading is an original interpretation of one of the most compelling accounts of virtue in the Western tradition, that of the great theologian and philosopher Thomas Aquinas (1224–1274). Taking as its starting point Aquinas's neglected definition of virtue in terms of its «causes,» this book offers a systematic analysis of Aquinas on the nature, genesis, and role of virtue in human life.Drawing on connections and contrasts between Aquinas and contemporary...