The ever-present possibility of death forces upon us the question of life's meaning and for this reason death has been a central concern of philosophers throughout history. From Socrates to Heidegger, philosophers have grappled with the nature and significance of death. In ""Ann…
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Si on se débarrasse de toute matière, de la Terre, de la Lune, des étoiles, de tout ce qui est matériel, que reste-t-il ? Le concept de vide a intrigué et fasciné les hommes depuis l'aube des temps. Frank Close nous amène au coeur de cette notion, et nous montre la richesse de c…
"The sixteen essays written in honour of Jonathan Barnes for this volume reflect the impressive scope of his contributions to philosophy. Six are on knowledge, five on logic and metaphysics, five on ethics. The volume ranges widely over ancient philosophy, while also finding roo…
Since Kant, the past two centuries of continental philosophy have produced an extraordinary range of ways of thinking about the world and the self. But this diversity of thought has worked to obscure a sense of common interests, of a coherent history. Time and Philosophy present…
This text challenges the view, dominant in contemporary philosophy, that human action is driven by thoughts and desires much as a machine is made to function by the operation of physical causes.
Michael Jackson extends his path-breaking work in existential anthropology by focusing on the interplay between two modes of human existence - that of participating in other peoples' lives and that of turning inward to one's self.
Bridging various dichotomies such as East/West, reason/emotion, male/female, and caring/justice, Robert Carter shows that ethics, environmental concern, caring, and joy in living are dependent on the growth and transformation of the self. Only by becoming aware of the interrelat…
Oxford studies in metaphysics
by Zimmerman, Dean W., Bennett, Karen
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'Oxford Studies in Metaphysics' is dedicated to the timely publication of new work in metaphysics, broadly construed. These volumes provide a forum for the best new work in this flourishing field. They offer a broad view of the subject, featuring not only the traditionally centr…