Philosophy
Heidegger and Ethics
Heidegger and ethics is a contentious conjunction of terms. Martin Heidegger himself rejected the notion of ethics, while his endorsement of Nazism is widely seen as unethical. This major new study examines the complex and controversial issues involved in bringing them together.
Balance and Refinement
We all have moral beliefs. What if we are unsure about what to believe about a serious moral issue or if one belief conflicts with another belief we hold with equal conviction?
Ethical School
Conflicts often arise between regulations, making it difficult for school management teams and teachers to resolve situations with appropriate dignity and respect for all concerned.
Hume
Many recent books on Hume have concentrated only on particular issues in his philosophy and have presented at best a fragmentary picture.
Eastern Philosophy
Through key readings from primary and secondary sources this book communicates at first hand the principal features of a remarkable range of Eastern thought - from Buddhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism to Islam, Shinto, and Zoroastrianism.
Philosophy of the Arts
Philosophy of the Arts presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of art for the first time.
Hypocritical Imagination
The HypoCritical Imagination: Between Kant and Levinas is a brilliant reading of a neglected but important philosophical theme: the imagination. Focusing on Kant and Levinas, John Llewelyn takes us on a dazzling tour of the philosophical imagination.
Descartes
Descartes is often regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, and is credited with placing at centre stage the question of what we know and how we know it.
Hegel
In Search of Ireland argues that Ireland's political problems are created by conflicts and confusions of identity. It brings together a number of distinguished contributors, each of whom examines a particular aspect of Ireland's diverse cultural geography and history.
Humanism and Early Modern Philosophy
This is an original and timely volume that examines the distinctive and important role played by humanism in the development of early modern philosophy.