An introduction to the political thought of Augustine, if not to Christian political thought in general. It includes selections from "City of God", as well as from many lesser-known writings of Augustine.
Exploring the issues ranging from feminism to metaphysics, from the philosophy of science to aesthetics, as well as the intrinsically dialogic nature of philosophical activity itself, the author endeavors to be true to the nature of philosophical practice.
Sheds light not only on Spinoza's debt to Descartes but also on the development of Spinoza's own... Læs mere
"Philosophy of Josiah Royce".
Provides translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and, the "Platform Sutra", a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought.
Features a rendering of Kant's major work on religion, an introduction by Stephen Palmquist, a selected bibliography, notes, glossary and a detailed index.
Each chapter begins with a traditional argument of a thoroughly puzzling kind: a validphilosophical argument with highly plausible premises but a surprising... Læs mere
Owing to the rich storehouse of information it contains, the poetry of Venantius Fortunatus (c 535-600) has long been mined as a historical source for Merovingian society, a focus that... Læs mere
Suitable for the teaching of medieval philosophy, this title features judicious selections and translations based on critical editions.
First published in Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff 's Sophocles: Four Tragedies , this rivetingtranslation by Peter Meineck of Sophocles' Philoctetes features a new Introduction by PaulWoodruff.
Elucidates the historical context and the subsequent influence of Paine's text, as well as the major problems in interpreting Paine's theory.