Thinking It Through: An Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy (Hardcover)
Here is a thorough, vividly written introduction to contemporary
philosophy and some of the most crucial questions of human existence:
the nature of mind and knowledge, the status of moral claims, the
existence of God, the role of science, and the mysteries of language,
among them. In Thinking It Through, esteemed philosopher Kwame Anthony
Appiah shows us what it means to "do" philosophy in our time and why it
should matter to anyone who wishes to live a more thoughtful life.
Opposing the common misconceptions that being a philosopher means
espousing a set of philosophical beliefs, or being a follower of a
particular thinker, Appiah argues that "the result of philosophical
exploration is not the end of inquiry in a settled opinion, but a mind
resting more comfortably among many possibilities, or else the
reframing of the question, and a new inquiry." Thinking It Through is
organized around eight central topics--mind, knowledge, language,
science, morality, politics, law, and metaphysics. It traces how
philosophers in the past have considered each subject (how Hobbes,
Wittgenstein, and Frege, for example, approached the problem of
language) and then explores some of the major questions that still
engage philosophers today. More important, Appiah shows us not only
what philosophers have thought but how they think, giving us examples
we might use in our own attempts to navigate the complex issues that
confront any reflective person in the 21st century. Filled with
concrete examples of how philosophers work and written in the liveliest
prose, Thinking It Through guides readers through the process of
philosophical reflection and enlarges our understanding of the central
questions of human life.
The author has combed the works of contemporary Arab chronicles of the Crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants. He retells their story and offers insights into the historical forces that shape Arab and Islamic consciousness today.
This book strikes a beautiful balance between being a purely popular edition, and being something that people who study stuff like this for a living might read...
Amin Maalouf specifically disavows any intention to write a "history book" in his preface. His background is in journalism, and sure enough, he shows evidence of a journalist's ear and eye for the great story... for the gripping and/or galvanizing detail... for the telling gesture that provides the key to a character's persona.
Jostein Gaarder - Sophie’s World
A Novel About the History of Philosophy
“First, think of a beginner’s guide to philosophy, written by a schoolteacher ... Next, imagine a
fantasy novel— something like a modern-day version of Through the Looking Glass. Meld these
disparate genres, and what do you get? Well, what you get is an improbable international
bestseller ... a runaway hit... [a] tour deforce.”
—Time
This book describes 14 surefire strategies, as well as dozens of techniques and tips for charting a course through today's work environment and coming out at the head of the pack.
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March On London
by G.A. Henty
(Rare Book Collection)
Book Description
Unedited, unabridged, original format editions with original colored cover art, these Henty books
reproduce the original in careful detail.
The Story of Wat Tyler's Rebellion is but little known, but the hero of this story passes through
that perilous time and takes part in the civil war in Flanders which followed soon after. Although
young he is thrown into many exciting and dangerous adventures, through which he passes with great
coolness and much credit. Brought into royal favor he is knighted for bravery on the battlefield,
and saving the lives of some wealthy merchants, he realizes fortune with his advancement and rank.
New light is thrown on the history of this time and the whole story is singularly interesting.
The events that took place during the latter half of the fourteenth century and the first half of
the fifteenth are known to us far better than those preceding or following them, owing to the fact
that three great chroniclers, Froissart, Monstrelet, and Holinshed, have recounted the events with
a fulness of detail that leaves nothing to be desired. The uprising of the Commons, as they called
themselves - that is to say, chiefly the folk who were still kept in a state of serfdom in the
reign of Richard II.
Crusades Through Arab Eyes
