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Examines a range of perspectives and opinions on topics related to the end of life. Presents opposing outlooks on such…
issues as physician-assisted suicide, near-death experiences, and grief. Challenges readers to confront and understand conflicting points of view. For senior high and older readers. 1998Katakis defines stewardship as a way of seeing, thinking, and acting on this planet with underpinnings of honor, duty, and…
courage. Reflecting this idea are essays by thirty authors, including Wendell Berry, Gerald Vizenor, and Gary Paul Nabhan. In her contribution, Mary Catherine Bateson discusses the integral part death plays in both forests and families. Some strong languageEssays illustrating the need for humans to learn to live in an environmentally sensitive manner. By authors such as Edward…
Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and Onondaga chief Oren Lyons, the essays are grouped in three sections. The first depicts the current state of nature, the second describes the impact of growth-driven economics and overpopulation, and the third offers some possible solutionsLa société de provocation: essai sur l'obscénité des riches (Lettres libres)
Par Dahlia Namian. 2023
Bernés par les prestidigitations des ultrariches, nous regardons ceux-ci, stupéfaits, dilapider les ressources de la planète. Dans son roman Chien…
blanc, Romain Gary appelle "société de provocation" cet ordre social où l'exhibitionnisme de la richesse érige en vertu la démesure et le luxe ostentatoire tout en privant une part de plus en plus large de la population des moyens de satisfaire ses besoins réels. Ce pamphlet cinglant énumère et analyse les mille façons qu'ont les ultrariches de nous nuire, et invite à rompre avec cette société de provocationL'art comme expérience (Folio essais #534)
Par John Dewey. 2005
Textes issus d'un cycle de conférences données en 1931 à Harvard, dans lesquelles le philosophe proposait une vision de l'art…
adaptée aux sociétés démocratiques et libérées des mythes qui en voilent généralement la nature et l'importanceWho's Afraid of Gender?
Par Judith Butler. 2024
Inflamed by the rhetoric of public figures, the "anti-gender ideology movement" has sought to nullify reproductive justice, undermine protections against…
sexual and gender violence, and strip trans and queer people of their right to pursue a life without fear of violence. Here, Judith Butler, the groundbreaking thinker whose iconic Gender Trouble redefined how we understand gender and sexuality, confronts the attacks on "gender" that have become central to right-wing movements today. Who's Afraid of Gender? examines how "gender" has become a phantasm for emerging authoritarian regimes, fascist formations, and trans-exclusionary feminists. In this vital, courageous book, Butler illuminates the concrete ways in which this phantasm of gender collects and displaces anxieties and fears of destruction, resulting in a movement that demonizes struggles for equality, fuels aggressive nationalism, and leaves millions of people vulnerable to subjugation. An essential intervention into one of the most fraught issues of our moment, Who's Afraid of Gender? is a bold call to refuse the alliance with authoritarian movements and to make a broad coalition with all those who fight against injustice. Imagining new possibilities for freedom and solidarity, Butler offers us a hopeful work of social and political analysis that is both timely and timeless—a book whose verve and rigor only they could deliver.S'engager en amitié (Radar)
Par Camille Toffoli. 2023
Lieu de grande liberté, de partage et d'intimité, les amitiés se déploient sous toutes sortes de formes. Qu'elles soient brèves…
ou s'inscrivent dans la durée, elles nous façonnent comme individus. Dans un essai très original et sans tabou où se croisent témoignages et expérience personnelle, Camille Toffoli a voulu montrer combien les amitiés peuvent influencer nos parcours individuels et jouer un rôle politique, car elles ont le potentiel de transformer le monde dans lequel nous évoluons. Pourquoi ne pas redonner à l'amitié une place centrale dans notre société? S'engager en amitié est une invitation à explorer la force des amitiés et en révéler tout leur potentiel émancipateurThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Ethics, 2nd Edition: Resolve the Ethical Dilemmas That Arise in Everyday Life
Par David Ingram, Jennifer A. Parks. 2010
Ethics are more than a personal philosophyFrom the crimes of Bernie Madoff to the accusations of war crimes and torture…
to the massive greed-inspired fraud perpetrated by the financial institutions around the world, this new edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Understanding Ethics, Second Edition, helps clarify the history and evolution of ethics and their application to real life in the twenty-first century. • Covers ethics in such hot button topics as politics, war, medicine, and business and finance • Features up–to–date ideas on ethical behavior on the Internet when dealing with privacy issues • Discusses the personal ethics surrounding reproductive issuesZen Living: A Simple Explanation of the Meaning of Zen and What It Offers (Idiot's Guides)
Par Domyo Sater Burk. 2014
In today's fast-paced, technology-laden society, it's easy to become overwhelmed. People seek calm and simplicity, but have a hard time…
realizing a "Zen" life. Monk and sensei Domyo Sater Burk illustrates how to get started on the path to peace and enlightenment, regardless of cultural or religious affiliation. You'll learn the foundation and essential teachings of Zen practice, how to engage in meditation and mindfulness, and how to live daily within a Zen moral code.You&’re no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking…
down the basics—to discuss with others or for your own enlightenment—you can&’t tell Confucius from Krishna.Don&’t nix nirvana just yet! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Eastern Philosophy is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • A wealth of information about the history and core beliefs of each philosophical system. • Outlines and in-depth explorations of each school of thought. • Reading and study guides to enhance your understanding. • The &“big picture&” of Eastern philosophy and how its components relate to Western ideas.The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Evidence (Routledge Handbooks in Philosophy)
Par Maria Lasonen-Aarnio, Clayton Littlejohn. 2024
What one can know depends on one’s evidence. Good scientific theories are supported by evidence. Our experiences provide us with…
evidence. Any sort of inquiry involves the seeking of evidence. It is irrational to believe contrary to your evidence. For these reasons and more, evidence is one of the most fundamental notions in the field of epistemology and is emerging as a crucial topic across academic disciplines.The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Evidence is an outstanding reference source to the key topics, problems, and debates in this exciting subject and is the first major volume of its kind. Comprising forty chapters by an international team of contributors the handbook is divided into six clear parts: The Nature of Evidence Evidence and Probability The Social Epistemology of Evidence Sources of Evidence Evidence and Justification Evidence in the Disciplines The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Evidence is essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of science and epistemology, and will also be of interest to those in related disciplines across the humanities and social sciences, such as law, religion, and history.What is the meaning of life? Are we truly free? How can we make ethical choices? Discover the answers to…
life's greatest questions.Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of philosophical thought in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy. How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and jargon-free text to demystify fundamental concepts about the nature of reality. Covering everything from ethics to epistemology and phenomenology, the book presents the ideas and theories of key philosophical traditions and philosophers - from Plato and Socrates to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein via Kant - in a novel, easy-to-understand way. Its infographics will help you to understand the elements of philosophy on a conceptual level and, by tackling life's "big questions", it will help you to look at the world in an entirely new way. With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, How Philosophy Works is the perfect introduction to philosophy, and the ideal companion to DK's The Philosophy Book in the "Big Ideas" series.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Taoism
Par Brandon Toropov, Chadwick Hansen. 2002
You&’re no idiot, of course. You know Taoism is one of the world&’s oldest religions, based on simplicity and balance.…
However, you may not know it has important parallels with modern Western life: health, ecology, even in such pop culture icons as Luke Skywalker and the Beatles. But you don&’t have to sit at the feet of a Taoist master to learn how the Taoist tradition has enlightened seekers throughout the centuries! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Taoism will show you exactly why Taoist principles appeal to people from every walk of life! In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • The history of the Daode Jing, the world&’s shortest core religious text, and Laozi, its mysterious author. • The teachings of Zhuangzi, the often-overlooked master sage of Taoism. • An explanation of yin-yang and what it represents. • Taoism&’s relationship to Zen Buddhism.Heads Up Philosophy (DK Heads UP)
Par Dk. 2014
The second installment in DK's new Heads Up series, Heads Up Philosophy addresses the issues and theories that are most…
intriguing and relevant to the curious minds of teens — making a difficult topic easier to comprehend. Questions such as "What is knowledge?" "What is reality?" "What is the mind?" and "What's right and wrong?" are all addressed, offering big ideas, simply explained. Written and designed specifically for the teen market, Heads Up Philosophy combines challenging but clear text with cool graphic illustrations that clarify and explain theories and arguments. Biography spreads cover the famous quotes of great philosophers including Socrates, Aristotle, Friedrich Nietzsche, Epicurus, Plato, and Thomas Aquinas, while major theories and debates including epistemology, metaphysics, and ideologies are also explained. Heads Up Philosophy also includes case study panels, diagrams, and real world spreads to show how philosophical theories relate to everyday life. Making a difficult subject more approachable, Heads Up Philosophy is designed to provoke, entertain, and stimulate young minds.Uncertain Times
Par Jacques Ranciere. 2024
The global triumph of democracy was announced thirty years ago, promising an age of consensus in which the dispassionate consideration…
of objective problems would give birth to a world at peace. Today, these grand hopes lie in ruins, and the era touted as new has turned out to be remarkably similar to the old order. To understand why this might be so, we need to examine the nature of the consensus itself, which is not the peace that it promised but rather the map of a territory on which new forms of warfare are being waged. The objective reality that imposed itself at the end of the 1990s was an absolutized and globalized capitalism which has produced ever more inequality, exclusion and hate. In this book Jacques Rancière delivers a frank and piercing critique of the globalized capitalist consensus. The invasion of Iraq, the riots on Capitol Hill and the rise of the European far right all attest to the true nature of this consensus, as does the current state-sanctioned racism which exploits the disenchanted progressive tradition and is led by an intelligentsia that claims to be left-wing. At the same time, Rancière praises the dynamism of social movements which affirm the power of the assembly of equals and its capacity for worldmaking: autonomous protest collectives have proven themselves capable of opening breaches in the consensual order and challenging the post-1989 system of domination.Get To Know: A Fun, Visual Guide to the Key Questions and Big Ideas (Get to Know )
Par Rachel Poulton. 2023
A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of philosophy: what it covers, why it&’s important, and who…
the big philosophers are!The instinct to question is shared by both children and philosophers, and kids start to question the world around them at an early age. Children aged 7+ can begin to understand how critical thinking works, from the smallest details to the largest concepts, both children and philosophers approach the world with an enquiring mind, and accept little at face value. Get to know: Philosophy will encourage and magnify children&’s inquisitive side, using engaging thought experiments, real-world examples and allegories. Learning about philosophy doesn&’t have to be tricky either – this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it&’s easy to digest. Inside the pages of this philosophy book for kids, you&’ll find:- A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to philosophy, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making key information easy to digest.- A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of philosophy.- The cornerstones of philosophy, including the mind, logic, morality, politics, and religion.- Lively and colorful diagrams that present information in an engaging way.Featuring diagrams, colorful illustrations, and interactive activities, Get to know: Philosophy is perfect for budding philosophers, and every child who asks the biggest questions.The guide covers the cornerstones of philosophical thought in an accessible way, giving readers a contemporary introduction to one of the most ancient subjects, while familiarising young minds with critical thinking and important patterns of logic. More in the SeriesGet to know: Philosophy is the second title in DK&’s Get to know series, which tackles tricky topics for kids by breaking down information into bite-sized chunks. If you enjoyed this introduction to philosophy, why not try other titles in the series? Introduce children to the ins and outs of money with Get to know: Money, and learn how to save it, keep it safe and grow it!Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about a series of philosophical problems, how to defend…
your opinions on them, and how to evaluate the opinions of others.Why is philosophy important? What&’s so great about it? Leap into the world of philosophy and discover questions about life, the universe, and human behavior that great thinkers have pondered throughout history, and which are still being asked today.Philosophical ideas affect our day-to-day lives in ways that you might not expect. But understanding these ideas can be daunting – even for adults! If you want to learn how to argue the case for animal rights, why the concept of equality has many sides, or even what the theories are about why humans exist at all, What&’s the Point of Philosophy? is the perfect place to start. Put your thinking cap on and get ready to explore:- A variety of fascinating topics reveal pivotal questions in philosophy that are still discussed today.- Timeline spreads illustrate major schools of thought and the women and men who developed them.- Clear, accessible text makes the book appealing for readers of all ages.- Uncoated paper gives a vintage feel to the book which perfectly complements the illustrator&’s style.This fascinating philosophy book is a unique way to get kids to begin thinking critically about the world around them, and showcases the many ways in which philosophy has changed the world, one crazy idea at a time, and it is guaranteed to inspire, surprise, amuse, and entertain everybody who picks it up. By slowly unraveling arguments to unpack complex theories, What&’s the Point of Philosophy? allows you to connect with ideas in a new and exciting way. If you never stop asking &‘why?&’, this is the book for you!Philosophy, Fourth Edition (Idiot's Guides)
Par Jay Stevenson. 2014
A newly visual approach, this updated edition will include infographics, photos, and pull quotes to help reinforce learning of the…
subject of philosophy. Beginning with the pre-Socratics and Eastern philosophers, all of the major schools of thought are covered. Content includes religious philosophy, Renaissance humanism, enlightenment philosophers, idealism, existentialism, post-structuralism and post-modernism, and more.The perfect book for young readers looking to explore some of life's biggest questions.Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked…
some important questions: "What is real?", "What is the point of my existence?", "Why is there evil in the world?", and "What can I know?" These questions have gone on to spark passionate debates about our existence and how we understand the world around us. In this engaging and accessible introduction to philosophy, readers aged 11+ will be introduced to a variety of philosophical ideas through the teachings of Plato, Confucius, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more.Vibrant, reader-friendly illustrations bring the history of ideas and thinking to life, and provide topics for reflection and debate. With biographies of the most influential philosophers from around the world, young readers will explore the questions that have been fundamental to the development of scientific study, logical thinking, religious beliefs, freedom in society, and much more. Thought experiments peppered throughout will help to connect readers with the theories presented so they can apply them to their own lives.