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List members might be interested to learn of some of the latest
publications in philosophy. If you are currently teaching in a
relevant subject area, you can receive a complimentary copy of any of
these titles (see below for further details).
The Ideas that Shaped the World ...
One Thousand Years of Philosophy
ROM HARRE
This innovative survey:
* covers the history of Western thought alongside the Vedic
philosophies of India, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, as well as
Islamic and Jewish contributions to philosophy. * traces the
transformation of philosophy over the course of the last millennium,
from its religious origins to a largely secular enterprise. *
explains the essence and ingenuity of the arguments of the great
philosophers in the context of their historical developments
For further information and a full contents listing, visit our website
at:
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp?ref=0631219013
Tracing the Lines of Intellectual Influence...
The Blackwell Guide to the Modern Philosophers
>From Descartes to Nietzsche
Edited by STEVEN M. EMMANUEL
The third volume in the Blackwell Guides to Philosophy series brings
together 18 original interpretations of the major philosophical
figures of the modern period.
Each chapter focuses on the central ideas and arguments of an
individual philosopher, including: Descartes, Hobbes, Leibniz,
Berkeley, Rousseau, Bentham, Kierkegaard, Marx and Nietzsche.
Each of the figures is set within their historical, cultural and
philosophical context, highlighting:
* ways in which their ideas were shaped by the intellectual
currents of the time * how they shaped subsequent philosophical
debate
The book offers original interpretations the at will appeal to
students AND scholars of modern philosophy, and the history of modern
philosophy.
For further information, and a full contents listing, visit our
website at:
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp?ref=0631210172
Opening up Philosophical Minds...
Philosophy
A Beginner's Guide
Third Edition
JENNY TEICHMAN, KATHERINE EVANS
This revised and extended edition of the popular student text, guides
the reader through the central questions of philosophy, including: *
the nature of existence, knowledge, freedom, feminism, God,
morality, politics, science, reason, logic, and human purpose.
This edition includes a new chapter on scepticism.
For further information, and a full contents listing, visit our
website at:
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp?ref=063121321X
An Innovative Introduction to Mental Phenomena...
Mind's Landscape
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
SAMUEL GUTTENPLAN
This engaging introduction to the philosophical study of mind:
* offers a sketch of the most prominent features of mind
* examines the often puzzling consequences of our conception of
the mind * delves into the perplexing issue of the mind's place
in the world described by natural science.
Guided by the central metaphor of the mind as a landscape, and aided
by illustrations, students will follow the narrative easily from
common questions about the mind to some of the most sophisticated
current debates in the field.
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp?ref=0631202188
COMPLIMENTARY INSPECTION COPIES
If you are currently teaching an appropriate course with more than 10
students, you can receive a complimentary copy of either of these
books by sending your postal address and course details to
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ALSO OF INTEREST...
A Classic Collection...
Western Philosophy
An Anthology
Edited by JOHN COTTINGHAM
Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides a comprehensive and
authoritative survey of the Western philosophy tradition, from Plato
and Aristotle to the leading philosophers of today.
Chronologically and thematically arranged, 100 substantial extracts
from the great philosophers are introduced and linked together by a
lucid philosophical commentary which guides the reader through the key
arguments and concepts.
For further information, and a full contents listing, visit our
website at:
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp?ref=0631186271
Journals
Full access to the journal articles online is available as part of
your library's print subscription to many Blackwell Publishers
journals, including:
The Philosophical Quarterly
One of the most highly regarded and established academic journals in
philosophy. In an age of increasing specialism, it remains committed
to publishing high-quality articles from leading international
scholars across the range of philosophical study. Accessibility of its
content for all philosophers - including students - is an editorial
priority. ISSN: 0031-8094, Volume 50, 2000, 4 issues a year For
contents listings and article abstracts, visit
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/journals/phiq
Metaphilosophy
Edited by Armen Marsoobian
Publishes articles and book reviews on a wide range of philosophical
topics including the foundations, scope and function of philosophy,
applied philosophy, and the relation of philosophy to other
disciplines. ISSN: 0026-1068, Volume 31, 2000, 4 issues a year For
contents listings and article abstracts, visit
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/journals/meta
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