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Do You Think What You Think You Think?

The Ultimate Philosophical Handbook

By: Julian Baggini,Jeremy Stangroom

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Do You Think What You Think You Think?

The Ultimate Philosophical Handbook

By: Julian Baggini,Jeremy Stangroom

Explore the gray areas in your gray matter with philosophical brainteasers from armchair philosopher and bestselling author of The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, Julian Baggini. Is your brain ready for a thorough philosophical health check? Julian Baggini, the author of the international bestseller The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, and his fellow founding editor of The Philosopher's Magazine Jeremy Stangroom have some thought-provoking questions about your thinking: Is what you believe coherent and consistent, or a jumble of contradictions? If you could design a God, what would He, She, or It be like? And how will you fare on the tricky terrain of ethics when your taboos are under the spotlight? Do You Think What You Think You Think features a dozen philosophical quizzes guaranteed to make armchair philosophers uncomfortably shift in their seats. Fun, challenging, and surprising, this book will enable you to discover the you you never knew you were.

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1101213485

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The Great Philosophers

From Socrates to Foucault

By: James Garvey,Jeremy Stangroom

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The Great Philosophers

From Socrates to Foucault

By: James Garvey,Jeremy Stangroom

The Great Philosophers traces the biggest and most influential thoughts in philosophy's long stride through history, beginning with the Ancient Greeks and Early Romans, the first philosophical thinkers in the West, to whom much is owed. How their concerns became the concerns of those who followed is clearly laid out, as is the way their answers shaped what we now recognize as philosophy. The medieval philosophers are also represented, combining their religious concerns with ancient thought and carrying it into the Renaissance. The modern era, the explosion of philosophy sparked by Descartes, is well represented here too. Founders and representatives of both rationalist and empiricist schools make an appearance, as do philosophy's sceptics, with their often-darker conclusions. Philosophy's long walk continues, and you will find here the thoughts which make its contemporary form what it is, and perhaps what it is on the way to becoming. Philosophy is very much still under way, and The Great Philosophers pays regard to both the discipline as it is practised now, and to the history which made contemporary philosophy possible.

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Arcturus Publishing

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1848585152

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Why Truth Matters

By: Jeremy Stangroom,Ophelia Benson

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Why Truth Matters

By: Jeremy Stangroom,Ophelia Benson

Truth has always been a central preoccupation of philosophy in allits forms and traditions. Yet in the late twentieth century truth became suddenly rather unfashionable. The precedence given to assortedpolitical and ideological agendas, along with the rise of relativism, postmodernism and pseudoscience in academia, led to a decline both of truth as a serious subject, and an intellectual tradition thatbegan with the Enlightenment. Why Truth Matters is a timely, incisive and entertaining look at how and why modern thought and culture lost sight of the importance of truth. It is also an eloquent and inspiring argument for restoring truth to its rightful place. Jeremy Stangroom and Ophelia Benson, editors of the successful butterfliesandwheels website-itself established to "fight fashionable nonsense"-identify and debunk such senselessness, and the spurious claims made for it, in all its forms. Their account ranges over religious fundamentalism, Holocaust denial, the challenges of postmodernism and deconstruction, the wilful misinterpretation of evolutionary biology, identity politics and wishful thinking. Why Truth Matters is both a rallying cry for the enlightened vision and an essential read for anyone who's everbeen bored, frustrated, bewildered or plain enraged by the worst excesses of the fashionable intelligentsia.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441161929

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The Story of Philosophy

By: James Garvey,Jeremy Stangroom

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The Story of Philosophy

By: James Garvey,Jeremy Stangroom

The Story of Philosophy sees philosophy for what it is: a passionate, exhilarating quest for human understanding that cannot be reduced to dry categories or simple definitions. Accessible writing, brilliant scholarship and over 150 colour illustrations combine to form a richly informative and highly entertaining work of narrative history. Packed with intriguing anecdotes and fascinating detail, James Garvey and Jeremy Stangroom bring us face to face with the most important philosophers in western history. The story begins with the Ancient Greeks, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, great thinkers who set the philosophical agenda to this day. It continues with Greek and Roman philosophers--slaves and emperors who found consolation in deep thoughts about life and death--and moves on to the religious thinkers of the Middle Ages. The origins of modern science, politics, and morality are examined, alongside theories of knowledge, logic, mind and matter. Along the way, you'll discover Descartes' evil demon, Locke on the limits of knowledge, Rousseau and Hobbes on human nature, Hume's scepticism, Kant on duty, Nietzsche's Superman, Marx on class struggle, Russell's logic, Wittgenstein on meaning, Sartre on bad faith, Foucault's take on power, and much more. Rigorous, refreshingly free of academic jargon, and highly accessible, this is the ideal introduction for anyone who wants to gain a new perspective on philosophy's deepest mysteries and most intriguing discoveries.

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1623653053

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Great Philosophers

By: Jeremy Stangroom,James Garvey

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Great Philosophers

By: Jeremy Stangroom,James Garvey

Some of the most important principles of modern society were founded hundreds, even thousands, of years ago. Readers explore the lives of some of the greatest philosophers and thinkers of all time, from Socrates to Sartre. Topics covered include, how they lived, what their principles were, and what kind of an impact they have on modern society.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477704116

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The Great Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Saint Thomas Aquinas

By: Jeremy Stangroom,James Garvey

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The Great Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Saint Thomas Aquinas

By: Jeremy Stangroom,James Garvey

No matter how you view philosophy, regardless of what you think it is, this series from The Independent will give you a strong sense of the life and work of the very best thinkers in the philosophical neighbourhood, dealing carefully and rationally with the most human of questions, the hardest questions, the questions which matter most. William James, in his last great work Some Problems of Philosophy, wrote that philosophy 'sees the familiar as if it were strange, and the strange as if it were familiar. It can take things up and lay them down again. Its mind is full of air that plays round every subject . It rouses us from our native dogmatic slumber and breaks up our caked prejudices'. This series shows how philosophical argument can be profoundly disconcerting in this way; how it leads people to question everything they thought they knew about existence, knowledge and ethics.

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Arcturus Publishing

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1784280623

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Trailblazers in Religion

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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Trailblazers in Religion

By: Jeremy Stangroom

This compendium contains profiles of leaders, such as John Calvin, Ibn al-Arabi, Hillel the Elder, and Gobind Singh, who have had a major impact on religious thought. It also offers discussions of various concepts, such as monotheism, creationism, and deism, which give readers a broader understanding of religion. The book uses a broad non-deistic definition of religion and touches on Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Taoism, and more. An instructive, balanced volume on an often-contentious topic.

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The Story of Philosophy

By: James Garvey,Jeremy Stangroom

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Trailblazers in Philosophy

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Trailblazers in Philosophy

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Philosophy raises some fascinating and mind-boggling questions, thorny existential puzzles that have perplexed and troubled humanity for millennia. This concise book approaches fifty of the most perplexing problems of all time and shows how they have been addressed, if not solved, by some of the greatest minds in history. Readers enjoy lively biographical overviews of some of the most thought-provoking philosophers of the last 2000 years. Each chapter focuses on a featured theory and highlights the most intriguing thinkers working within that particular area and the most brilliant ideas that resulted from their inquiries.

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1477781498

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The Great Philosophers

From Socrates to Foucault

By: James Garvey,Jeremy Stangroom

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The Great Philosophers

From Socrates to Foucault

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Do You Think What You Think You Think?

The Ultimate Philosophical Handbook

By: Julian Baggini,Jeremy Stangroom

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Do You Think What You Think You Think?

The Ultimate Philosophical Handbook

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Is Your Neighbour a Zombie?

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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Is Your Neighbour a Zombie?

By: Jeremy Stangroom

Throughout history, philosophers have devised ingenious thought experiments to find solutions to the most fiendish of problems. The world's greatest thinkers have grappled with puzzles such as Free Will, Personal Identity and the Problem of Other Minds. Step into this intriguing world and try your own hand at such conundrums. Weigh up the possible outcomes to decide What Will the Crocodile Do?; ask yourself Can You Be Responsible for What is Unavoidable?; shake up your logical thinking and ponder Is It Rational to Believe in Monsters under the Bed? and figure out an honorable solution to Should You Run Over the Fat Man? This book will hone your mental skills, blow your preconceptions out of the water, and make you think twice about your daily decisions.

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1408858134

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Would You Eat Your Cat?: Key Ethical Conundrums and What They Tell You About Yourself

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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Would You Eat Your Cat?: Key Ethical Conundrums and What They Tell You About Yourself

By: Jeremy Stangroom

Are you authoritarian or libertarian? Are we morally obligated to end the world? And just what’s wrong with eating your cat? Would You Eat Your Cat? challenges you to examine these and many other philosophical questions. This unique collection of classic and modern problems and paradoxes is guaranteed to test your preconceptions. Jeremy Stangroom creates contemporary versions of famous dilemmas that explore the morality of suicide and the ethics of retribution. He then delves into the background of each conundrum in detail and helps you discover what your responses reveal about yourself with a unique morality barometer. Are you ready to have your best ideas confronted and your ethical foundations shaken? If so, then Would You Eat Your Cat? is the book for you.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393339424

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Does God Hate Women?

By: Ophelia Benson,Jeremy Stangroom

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Does God Hate Women?

By: Ophelia Benson,Jeremy Stangroom

An exploration of the role that religion and culture play in the oppression of women Ophelia Benson and Jeremy Stangroom, philosophers and authors, ask probing questions about the way that religion shields the oppression of women from criticism and why many Western liberals, leftists, and feminists have remained largely silent on the subject. Throughout the world, a great many women lead lives of misery and sometimes plain horror. They are often considered and treated as the property of men and have few, if any, rights. Such treatment is generally sustained and protected by a combination of religion and culture. Does God Hate Women? explores instances of the oppression of women in the name of religious and cultural norms and how these issues play out both in the community and in the political arena. Drawing on philosophical concerns such as truth, relativism, knowledge, and ethics, Benson and Stangroom assess the current situation and provide a rallying call for a progressive politics that is committed to universal values.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441118624

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9781441118622

Einstein's Riddle

50 Riddles, Puzzles, and Conundrums to Stretch Your Mind

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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Einstein's Riddle

50 Riddles, Puzzles, and Conundrums to Stretch Your Mind

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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1408801493

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9781408801499

The Great Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Saint Thomas Aquinas

By: Jeremy Stangroom,James Garvey

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Is Your Neighbour a Zombie?

Compelling Philosophical Puzzles that Challenge Your Beliefs

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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Is Your Neighbour a Zombie?

Compelling Philosophical Puzzles that Challenge Your Beliefs

By: Jeremy Stangroom

Jorge Romero is facing a big problem. His neighbours are convinced he is a soulless zombie. What can he say to persuade them he's a conscious being just like them, and save his neck? Is Your Neighbour a Zombie? brings together philosophical puzzles and problems to challenge your preconceptions and change the way that you view the world.

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Allen & Unwin Academic

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1742375464

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Great Philosophers

By: Jeremy Stangroom,James Garvey

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Trailblazers in Philosophy

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Einstein's Twin

Mind-Bending Puzzles and Paradoxes from the World of Science

By: Jeremy Stangroom

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Einstein's Twin

Mind-Bending Puzzles and Paradoxes from the World of Science

By: Jeremy Stangroom

From the author of Einstein’s Riddle comes a collection of ingenious puzzles that will stimulate your brain while also introducing you to science’s most intriguing concepts, paradoxes, and unsolved conundrums. How can a cat be both dead and alive? Can you travel back in time to kill your own grandfather? How can a particle also be a wave? And where are the aliens? After guiding readers through warm-up logic puzzles designed to sharpen the wits, Jeremy Stangroom tackles time dilation, wave-particle duality, time travel, and quantum entanglement, along with many other scientific phenomena. Engaging your critical thinking skills while at the same time challenging your sense of reality, Einstein’s Twin is a must-have for any avid puzzler’s library.

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