Contemporary Debates in Political Philosophy 2009

This collection of 24 essays, written by eminent philosophers and political theorists, brings together fresh debates on some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy, including human rights, equality, constitutionalism, the value of democracy, identity and political neutrality.

• Presents fresh debates on six of the fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy
• Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars
• Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, invites the reader to participate in the exchange of arguments and paves the way for further discussion
• Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in political philosophy, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers
• Offers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate.
   
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Just the Arguments: 100 of the Most Important Arguments in Western Philosophy 2011

Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop.

• A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy
• The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know
• Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary
• Translates difficult texts to core arguments
• Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas’ “Five Ways” to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world
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Philosophy of Chemistry 2012

Whenever science operates at the cutting edge of what is known, it invariably runs into philosophical issues about the nature of knowledge and reality. Scientific controversies raise such questions as the relation of theory and experiment, the nature of explanation, and the extent to which science can approximate to the truth. Within particular sciences, special concerns arise about what exists and how it can be known, for example in physics about the nature of space and time, and in psychology about the nature of consciousness. Hence the philosophy of science is an essential part of the scientific investigation of the world. In recent decades, philosophy of science has become an increasingly central part of philosophy in general. Although there are still philosophers who think that theories of knowledge and reality can be developed by pure reflection, much current philosophical work finds it necessary and valuable to take into accountrelevant scientific findings. For example, the philosophy of mind is now closely tied to empirical psychology, and political theory often intersects with economics.
Thus philosophy of science provides a valuable bridge between philosophical and scientific inquiry. More and more, the philosophy of science concerns itself not just with general issues about the nature and validity of science, but especially with particular issues that arise in specific sciences. Accordingly, we have organized this Handbook into many volumes reflecting the full range of current research in the philosophy of science. We invited volume editors who are fully involved in the specific sciences, and are delighted that they have solicited contributions by scientifically-informed philosophers and (in a few cases) philosophically-informed scientists. The result is the most comprehensive review ever provided of the philosophy of science.

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Research methodology: from philosophy of science to research design 2013

Research Methodology: From Philosophy of Science to Research Design distinguishes itself from many other works devoted to research methodology and the philosophy of science in its integrated approach towards scientific research, which is regarded as the scientific project on all levels–from philosophy of science to research design. This work studies the basics of the methodology of scientific research and the organization of scientific activity from the viewpoint of systems science and system analysis.
The book discusses the basics of the methodology including philosophical, psychological, epistemological and ethical/aesthetical foundations, the characteristics of scientific activity, including principles of scientific cognition, the means and methods of scientific research, the organization of a research implementation process and its chronological structure and finally, the organization of a collective scientific research design.
The work should be of interest to researchers, students and professionals in the fields of systems science, cybernetics, systems engineering, philosophy of science and project management, as well as to specialists of applied activity in the fields of operations research, programming, mathematical modeling of decision-making in organizations and economics.

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Financial Crimes and Existential Philosophy 2013

The growth rate of financial crimes is incommensurate. We can hardly assess most of their components. Corruption (bribery and extortion) as well as money laundering occur “behind the curtain”. However, the spreading of many financial crimes has been both geographically-based (transnational financial crimes) and demographically-grounded (due to the variety of deviant personalities and social classes which are involved). Information and communication technologies have made easier to get in touch with thousands, if not millions, of potential victims in a very short delay. So, the way financial crimes are spreading all over the world requires deep reflection about the use of science and technology for unlawful and unethical purposes. We must also take into account the attitude of greed and selflove, which could encourage some people to go ahead with criminal schemes. If we look carefully at financial crimes from a philosophical viewpoint, then we cannot avoid the issue of good society. Which kind of society are we dreaming about? In which kind of world would we like to live? Which notion of humankind are we endorsing? Indeed, such questions are more philosophically-based than sociallyinduced. Financial crimes are phenomena which could be analyzed from philosophical perspective, since they are dehumanizing the world. Human being is losing the meaning of his/her being and/or the meaning of his/her world. That’s why existential/ existentiell philosophy could be helpful to grasp how the existence of human being and his/her world is at stake. Until now, financial crimes have rarely been analyzed from an existential/existentiell perspective. Some concepts borrowed from existential/existentiell philosophers could help to put light on unknown dimensions of given financial crimes: we should not only focus on their dehumanizing effects, but also on the existential emptiness (loss of meaning)
which financial crimes make arousing. Philosophical questioning arises from dehumanization processes. The way financial crimes are more and more disseminated all over the world makes our world much more meaningless, so that we need to use existential/existentiell frameworks in order to address such philosophical
questioning.

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Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do 2013

Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary
He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.

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A Companion to the Philosophy of Time 2013

A Companion to the Philosophy of Time presents the broadest treatment of this subject yet; 32 specially commissioned articles - written by an international line-up of experts – provide an unparalleled reference work for students and specialists alike in this exciting field.

• The most comprehensive reference work on the philosophy of time currently available
• The first collection to tackle the historical development of the philosophy of time in addition to covering contemporary work
• Provides a tripartite approach in its organization, covering history of the philosophy of time, time as a feature of the physical world, and time as a feature of experience
• Includes contributions from both distinguished, well-established scholars and rising stars in the field

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A Companion to Buddhist Philosophy 2013

A volume such as this is only possible because of the efforts of many talented people. I would therefore like to express my sincere gratitude to the contributors, with whom it has been both an honor and a great pleasure to collaborate on this project. I would also like to thank Caroline Richmond for her careful editorial work in preparing the final manuscript for publication, and Sue Leigh for her patient diligence in seeing the volume through the fi nal stages of production.

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Shakespeare And Philosophy 2009

Unless otherwise indicated, all citations from Shakespeare in my text are from The Riverside Shakespeare, edited by G. Blakemore Evans et al. (Boston: Houghton Miffl in, 1974), and all works published before 1800 bear a London imprint. Throughout, I regularize i/j and u/v, expand contractions, and silently ignore obvious printers’ errors, meaningless capitals, small capitals, italics, and the like. To avoid annoying intrusions in the text, I have also avoided the use of square brackets to indicate that the initial word in a quotation is or is not capitalized in the original. For the same reason, I avoid ellipsis marks at the end of quotations, when their elimination does nothing to alter the sense of the quotation. I am aware that Nietzsche scholars usually refer to his works by section rather than by page numbers, but because some of the sections referred to here are rather lengthy, I have, for the reader’s convenience, cited page numbers. To avoid repetition, and in cases in which more than one work cited was published in the same year, I abbreviate frequently cited works. In some cases, to avoid confusion, I include the author’s name; but for complete bibliographical information, see “Bibliography.”

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Introducing Philosophy Of Religion 2009

Does God exist? What about evil and suffering? How does faith relate to science? Is there life after death? These questions fascinate everyone and lie at the heart of philosophy of religion. Chad Meister offers an up-to-date introduction to the field, focusing not only on traditional debates but also on contemporary concepts such as the intelligent creator. Key topics, such as divine reality, and the self and religious experience, are discussed in relation to different faiths. Introducing Philosophy of
Religion:
• offers a lucid overview of contemporary philosophy of religion;
• introduces the key figures in the history of philosophy of religion;
• explores the impact of religious diversity and pluralism;
• examines the main arguments for and against the existence of God and the nature of the divine;
• looks at science and issues of faith and reason;
• explores how the different religions approach the concept of life after death.
The wealth of textbook features, including tables of essential information, questions for reflection, summaries, glossary, and recommendations for further reading make the book ideal for student use. Along with its accompanying Reader, this is the perfect introductory package for undergraduate philosophy of religion courses.

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Kebijakan Nasional: Pembangunan Karakter Bangsa Tahun 2010-2025

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dr. Abdullah Ciptoprawiro: Filsafat Jawa

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The Sublime Object of Ideology

Slavoj Žižek, the maverick philosopher, author of over 30 books, acclaimed as the “Elvis of cultural theory”, and today’s most controversial public intellectual. His work traverses the fields of philosophy, psychoanalysis, theology, history and political theory, taking in film, popular culture, literature and jokes—all to provide acute analyses of the complexities of contemporary ideology as well as a serious and sophisticated philosophy. His recent films The Pervert’s Guide to the Cinema and Žižek! reveal a theorist at the peak of his powers and a skilled communicator. Now Verso is making his classic titles, each of which stand as a core of his ever-expanding life’s work, available as new editions. Each is beautifully re-packaged, including new introductions from Žižek himself. Simply put, they are the essential texts for understanding Žižek’s thought and thus cornerstones of contemporary philosophy.

The Sublime Object of Ideology: Slavoj Žižek’s first book is a provocative and original work looking at the question of human agency in a postmodern world. In a thrilling tour de force that made his name, he explores the ideological fantasies of wholeness and exclusion which make up human society.

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