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The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
Why aren’t ordinary Russians more outraged by Putin’s invasion
of Ukraine? Inside the Kremlin’s own historical propaganda
narratives, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine makes complete sense.
From its World War II cult to anti-Western conspiracy theories, the
Kremlin has long used myth and memory to legitimize repression at
home and imperialism abroad, its patriotic history resonating with
and persuading large swathes of the Russian population. In Memory
Makers, Russia analyst Jade McGlynn takes us into the depths of
Russian historical propaganda, revealing the chilling web of
nationwide narratives and practices perforating everyday life, from
after-school patriotic history clubs to tower block World War II
murals. The use of history to manifest a particular Russian
identity has had grotesque, even gruesome, consequences, but it
belongs to a global political pattern – where one’s view of
history is the ultimate marker of political loyalty, patriotism and
national belonging. Memory Makers demonstrates how the extreme
Russian experience is a stark warning to other nations tempted to
stare too long at the reflection of their own imagined and heroic
past.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or
even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus
Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers.
Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca
influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in
life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a
Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca’s letters read
like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often
beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on
many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt
of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.
Using Gummere’s translation from the early twentieth century,
this selection of Seneca’s letters shows his belief in the
austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism – teachings we can still
learn from today.
In this volume, Brakel raises questions about conventions in the
study of mind in three disciplines-psychoanalysis, philosophy of
mind, and experimental philosophy. She illuminates new
understandings of the mind through interdisciplinary challenges to
views long-accepted. Here she proposes a view of psychoanalysis as
a treatment that owes its successes largely to its biological
nature-biological in its capacity to best approximate the
extinction of problems arising owing to aversive conditioning. She
also discusses whether or not "the mental" can have any real
ontological standing, arguing that a form of reductive physicalism
can be sufficient ontologically, but that epistemological
considerations require a branch of non-reductive physicalism. She
then notes the positive implications of this view for psychiatry
and psychoanalysis, Finally, she investigates the role of
"consistency" in method and content, toward which experimental
philosophers strive. In essence, Brakel articulates the different
sets of challenges pertaining to: a) ancient dilemmas such as the
mind/body problem; b) longstanding debates about the nature of
therapeutic action in psychoanalysis; and c) new core questions
arising in the relatively young discipline of experimental
philosophy.
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
Understanding the motivations behind those who partake in extreme
sports can be difficult for some. If the popular conception holds
that the incentive behind extreme sports participation is entirely
to do with risking one's life, then this confusion will continue to
exist. However, an in-depth examination of the phenomenology of the
extreme sport experience yields a much more complex picture. This
book revisits the definition of extreme sports as those activities
where a mismanaged mistake or accident would most likely result in
death. Extreme sports are not necessarily synonymous with risk and
participation may not be about risk-taking. Participants report
deep inner transformations that influence world views and
meaningfulness, feelings of coming home and authentic integration
as well as a freedom beyond the everyday. Phenomenologically, these
experiences have been interpreted as transcendent of time, other,
space and body. Extreme sport participation therefore points to a
more potent, life-enhancing endeavour worthy of further
investigation. This book adopts a broad hermeneutic
phenomenological approach to critique the assumed relationship to
risk-taking, the death wish and the concept of "No Fear" in extreme
sports, and repositions the experience in a previously unexplored
manner. This is valuable reading for students and academics
interested in Sports Psychology, Social Psychology, Health
Psychology, Tourism, Leisure Studies and the practical applications
of phenomenology.
Thinking About Stories is a fun and thought-provoking introduction
to philosophical questions about narrative fiction in its many
forms, from highbrow literature to pulp fiction to the latest shows
on Netflix. Written by philosophers Samuel Lebens and Tatjana von
Solodkoff, it engages with fundamental questions about fiction,
like: What is it? What does it give us? Does a story need a
narrator? And why do sad stories make us cry if we know they
aren’t real? The format of the book emulates a lively, verbal
exchange: each chapter has only one author while the other appears
spontaneously in dialogues in the text along the way, raising
questions and voicing criticisms, and inviting responses from their
co-author. This unique format allows readers to feel like they are
a part of the conversation about the philosophical foundations of
some of the fictions in their own lives. Key Features Draws on a
wide range of types of narrative fiction, from Harry Potter to
Breakfast of Champions to Parks and Recreation. Explores how
fiction, despite its detachment from truth, is often best able to
teach us important things about the world in which we live.
Concludes by asking in the final chapter whether we all might be
fictions. Includes bibliographies and suggested reading lists in
each chapter
THE LITTLE BOOK OF HUMANIST FUNERALS introduces readers to what
makes a humanist funeral, and offers inspiration from quotes,
meditations and stories from Humanists UK celebrants on how to
commemorate the life of a loved one.
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
How would Socrates and Plato react to a modern world where
secularism and religious fundamentalism are growing while the gap
between the human mind and animal mind is narrowing? Using some
creative license mixed with real history, science, and philosophy,
Seeking Perfection addresses that question. Matt J. Rossano uses a
narrative/dialogue format to superimpose on modern times ancient
Greece's two most eminent philosophers, along with its government
and culture. The story begins with Plato's daring escape from
Sicily, where he tutored Dionysius II in philosophy. On board his
homebound ship, Plato recounts his experiences in Sicily. In this
narrative, the intellectual difference between practical rewards
and the pursuit of ideals provides the basis for a series of
dialogue on science, secularism, religion, and the uniqueness of
the human mind. Upon the ship's arrival home, Plato's mentor,
Socrates, is arrested and his trial provides the venue for the
book's final dialogue. The final dialogue serves as a counterweight
to the earlier ones. Rossano begins and ends with a philosopher
imprisoned by his views, indicative of one of its main messages:
the true philosopher uses a well-disciplined mind and the best
knowledge of the day to get as close to the truth as possible. In
doing so, he invariably gets into trouble. This imaginatively
constructed tale will absorb those interested in what the
philosophical masters might say about today's world.
Written by Richard Gray, this innovative Revision Guide provides
students with an effective way to recall and revise the
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learned into the exam. / Revision activities help students unpack
their knowledge and prepare for the exam. / Sample answers for AO1
and AO2 exam-style questions, with expert insight and advice on
creating an effective answer. / Synoptic Links show how other areas
of the specification can enhance or support answers.
From Concept to Objectivity uncovers the nature and authority of
conceptual determination by critically thinking through neglected
arguments in Hegel's Science of Logic pivotal for understanding
reason and its role in philosophy. Winfield clarifies the logical
problems of presuppositionlessness and determinacy that prepare the
way for conceiving the concept, examines how universality,
particularity, and individuality are determined, investigates how
judgment and syllogism are exhaustively differentiated, and, on
that basis, explores how objectivity can be categorized without
casting thought in irrevocable opposition to reality. Winfield's
book will be of interest to readers of Hegel as well as anyone
wondering how thought can be objective.
Major introduction to metaphysics that integrates perennial topics
such as ontology, time and free will with new ones such as
critiques of metaphysics and social ontology Aimed at those coming
to metaphysics for the first time: no prior knowledge of philosophy
or metaphysics is required Packed with additional features such as
chapter summaries, annotated further reading, glossary and
companion website - all of which are updated for the second edition
Second edition includes more on social metaphysics and the topics
of fundamentality and grounding - in response to reviewer feedback
of the first edition Competing textbooks cover a narrower range of
topics, are out of date, or contain too much of the author's own
views: our book is the most comprehensive and up to date
introduction on the market. No competitor covers social metaphysics
as thoroughly as our book, or introduces students to basic logic
needed for metaphysics (this is optional).
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