An exploration of vegetarianism in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The author attempts to answer the question, "are Christians morally obligated to be vegetarians?", through readings of key biblical texts pertaining to dietary customs, vegetarianism and animal rights.
The central argument of "Unreason Within Reason" is that it is the endeavour to detach the logical from other kinds of thinking which has led to the present crisis of rationality, in which reason seems everywhere to be undermining its own foundations.
As an alternative to the view that everything from "abstract art" and "performance art" to "hyperfiction" and "chance music" can be considered art, this text... Læs mere
In this compelling autobiography Bill Hannon offers an engrossing first-hand account of living with manic depression. He describes his disturbing... Læs mere
A collection of 50 writings on diverse aspects of the transition to adulthood. The contributions include personal experiences, practical information about professional work, anthropological descriptions, mythic stories, and comments on social problems such as teenage pregnancy.
The central question this book addresses is: why do so many people swallow the doctrines of religion? Following an attempt to... Læs mere
Charlie Rose has called Louis C.K. "the philosopher-king of comedy," and many have detected philosophical profundity in his material. Twenty-five... Læs mere
Divided into three accessible sections, the book focuses on three leading Stoics: the slave Epictetus, the lawyer Seneca, and the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. It highlights how these Stoics' insights relate to modern experience.
This volume in the series celebrates the philosophy of American Donald Davidson, whose process covers different types of philosophy. Admired for developing a system... Læs mere
Ayn Rand and her philosophical school, Objectivism, have had considerable influence on American popular culture. This is the story of her life. The author aims to show what she was like and how she manipulated her followers. He seeks to answer why she continues to be influential.