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How To Think More About Sex (Paperback, Main Market Ed.): Alain De Botton, The School of Life How To Think More About Sex (Paperback, Main Market Ed.)
Alain De Botton, The School of Life 1
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In this rigorous and supremely honest book Alain de Botton helps us navigate the intimate and exciting - yet often confusing and difficult - experience that is sex. Few of us tend to feel we're entirely normal when it comes to sex, and what we're supposed to be feeling rarely matches up with the reality. This book argues that 21st-century sex is ultimately fated to be a balancing act between love and desire, and adventure and commitment. Covering topics that include lust, fetishism, adultery and pornography, Alain de Botton frankly articulates the dilemmas of modern sexuality, offering insights and consolation to help us think more deeply and wisely about the sex we are, or aren't, having. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched May 2012: How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton

La Propaganda Philosophique Dans Les Tragedies De Voltaire 1961 (Hardcover): Ronald S. Ridgway La Propaganda Philosophique Dans Les Tragedies De Voltaire 1961 (Hardcover)
Ronald S. Ridgway
R1,769 Discovery Miles 17 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Descartes (Paperback): David Cunning Descartes (Paperback)
David Cunning
R660 Discovery Miles 6 600 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The first full, philosophical introduction to Descartes for many years – competitors are either out of date or considerably higher in level Descartes is the most important Western philosopher after Plato and studied by virtually all philosophy students at some point Explains and assesses Descartes’ most important ideas, arguments and texts, particularly his Meditations Concerning First Philosophy Ideal for anyone coming to Descartes for the first time Additional features include a chronology, a glossary and annotated further reading

Moral Psychology - A Contemporary Introduction (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Valerie Tiberius Moral Psychology - A Contemporary Introduction (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Valerie Tiberius
R1,135 Discovery Miles 11 350 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Key Updates to the Second Edition Includes a new opening section on human nature, borrowing material from elsewhere in the book Adds a new chapter on evolutionary and developmental arguments for the innateness of morality Expands coverage of the challenges to psychological research, including the replication crisis and the WEIRDness challenge Provides a new section on implicit bias and moral responsibility Offers enhanced clarity and accessibility throughout Includes up-to-date Further Reading sections and Bibliography

Feminism and Ancient Philosophy (Hardcover): Julie K. Ward Feminism and Ancient Philosophy (Hardcover)
Julie K. Ward
R3,930 Discovery Miles 39 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An important volume connecting classical studies with feminism," Feminism and Ancient Philosophy" provides an even-handed assessment of the ancient philosophers' discussions of women and explains which ancient views can be fruitful for feminist theorizing today. The papers in this anthology range from classical Greek philosophy through the Hellenistic period, with the predominance of essays focusing on topics such as the relation of reason and the emotions, the nature of emotions and desire, and related issues in moral psychology. The volume contains some new, ground-breaking essays on Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics, as well as previously published pieces by established scholars like Martha Nussbaum and Julia Annas. It promises to be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience including those working in classics, ancient philosophy, and feminist theory.

Neuropsychology of Art - Neurological, Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives (Paperback): Dahlia W. Zaidel Neuropsychology of Art - Neurological, Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives (Paperback)
Dahlia W. Zaidel
R1,538 Discovery Miles 15 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The significance of art in human existence has long been a source of puzzlement, fascination, and mystery. In Neuropsychology of Art, Dahlia W. Zaidel explores the brain regions and neuronal systems that support artistic creativity, talent, and appreciation. Both the visual and musical arts are discussed against a neurological background. Evidence from the latest relevant brain research is presented and critically examined in an attempt to clarify the brain-art relationship, language processing and visuo-spatial perception. The consequences of perceptual problems in famous artists, along with data from autistic savants and established artists with brain damage as a result of unilateral stroke, dementia, or other neurological conditions, are brought into consideration and the effects of damage to specific regions of the brain explored. A major compilation of rare cases of artists with brain damage is provided and the cognitive abilities required for the neuropsychology of art reviewed. This book draws on interdisciplinary principles from the biology of art, brain evolution, anthropology, and the cinema through to the question of beauty, language, perception, and hemispheric specialization. It will be of interest to advanced students in neuro-psychology, neuroscience and neurology, to clinicians and all researchers and scholars interested in the workings of the human brain.

Miscellany/Melanges 1965 (Paperback): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1965 (Paperback)
Theodore Besterman
R1,781 Discovery Miles 17 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Miscellany/Melanges 1965 (Hardcover): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1965 (Hardcover)
Theodore Besterman
R1,830 Discovery Miles 18 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Scale of Good Deeds (Paperback): S.Elbaum- Jootla Scale of Good Deeds (Paperback)
S.Elbaum- Jootla
R74 Discovery Miles 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
How to Grieve - An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation (Hardcover): Marcus Tullius Cicero How to Grieve - An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation (Hardcover)
Marcus Tullius Cicero; Translated by Michael Fontaine; Commentary by Michael Fontaine
R495 R392 Discovery Miles 3 920 Save R103 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An engaging new translation of a timeless masterpiece about coping with the death of a loved one In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech-not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked. Cicero's Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech. Drawing on the full range of Greek philosophy and Roman history, Cicero convinced himself that death and loss are part of life, and that if others have survived them, we can, too; resilience, endurance, and fortitude are the way forward. Lost in antiquity, Cicero's Consolation was recreated in the Renaissance from hints in Cicero's other writings and the Greek and Latin consolatory tradition. The resulting masterpiece-translated here for the first time in 250 years-is infused throughout with Cicero's thought and spirit. Complete with the original Latin on facing pages and an inviting introduction, Michael Fontaine's engaging translation makes this searching exploration of grief available to readers once again.

The School of Life: Calm - the harmony and serenity we crave (Paperback): The School of Life The School of Life: Calm - the harmony and serenity we crave (Paperback)
The School of Life
R293 R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Save R60 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A guide to developing the art of finding serenity by understanding the sources of our anxiety and frustrations. Almost all of us wish we could be calmer; it is one of the distinctive longings of the modern age. Across history people have sought adventure and excitement, however a new priority for many of us is a desire to be more tranquil. This is a book designed to support us in our endeavours to remain calm against all the adversities life throws at us. A calm state of mind is not a divine gift, we can alter our responses to everyday things and educate ourselves in the art of remaining calm, not through slow breathing or special teas, but through thinking. This is a book that explores the causes of our greatest stresses and anxieties and gives us a succession of highly persuasive, beautiful and sometimes dryly comic arguments with which to defend ourselves against panic and confusion. Part of a new essential paperback series from The School of Life, covering a range of emotional lessons needed in order to lead fulfilled and happy lives. PRAISE FOR CALM: 'A thought-provoking and intelligent book ... Full of ideas to reflect upon and introduce into our world for a calmer life.' 'Beautifully written and incredibly comforting. The writing itself makes you feel calm, and it seems to instil a seed of hope in you that you really can lead a more calm and peaceful life.'

David Lewis (Paperback): Daniel Nolan David Lewis (Paperback)
Daniel Nolan
R1,160 Discovery Miles 11 600 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

David Lewis's work is of fundamental importance in many areas of philosophical inquiry and there are few areas of Anglo-American philosophy where his impact has not been felt. Lewis's philosophy also has a rare unity: his views form a comprehensive philosophical system, answering a broad range of questions in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of action and many other areas. This breadth of Lewis's work, however, has meant that it is difficult to know where to start in Lewis's work and a casual reader may often miss some of the illuminating connections between apparently quite disparate pieces of Lewis's work. This book aims to make this body of work more accessible to a general philosophical readership, while also providing a unified overview of the many contributions Lewis has made to contemporary Anglo-American philosophy. The book can be divided into four parts. The first part examines Lewis's metaphysical picture - one of the areas where he has had the greatest impact and also the framework for the rest of his theories. The second section discusses Lewis's important contributions in the philosophy of mind, language and meaning. The third part explores some of Lewis's work in decision theory, metaethics and applied ethics, areas where his work in not necessarily as widely appreciated, but in which he has done a range of work that is both accessible and important. The final section focuses on Lewis's distinctive philosophical method, perhaps one of his most significant legacies, which combines naturalism with "common-sense" theorizing.

Feminist Theory and International Law - Posthuman Perspectives (Paperback): Emily Jones Feminist Theory and International Law - Posthuman Perspectives (Paperback)
Emily Jones
R1,122 Discovery Miles 11 220 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

It contributes to the field of posthumanism through its application of posthuman feminism to international law Interdisciplinary approach. Will appeal to students and scholars with interests in legal, feminist, and posthuman theory, as well as those concerned with the contemporary challenges faced by international law.

Ethical Sense and Literary Significance - Deep Sociality and the Cultural Agency of Imaginative Discourse (Paperback): Donald... Ethical Sense and Literary Significance - Deep Sociality and the Cultural Agency of Imaginative Discourse (Paperback)
Donald R. Wehrs
R1,132 Discovery Miles 11 320 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

• Links the cultural agency of imaginative discourse to its capacity to address, challenge, and evoke a deep sociality characteristic of humans; • Brings together two prominent currents informing contemporary literary theory—affective and neurocognitive-evolutionary literary studies and work calling for renewed attentiveness to ethical and aesthetic qualities in literary works; • Develops and illustrates his arguments through analyses of a wide range of literary works

Beyond Self-Interest - Why the Market Rewards Those Who Reject It (Paperback): Krzysztof Pelc Beyond Self-Interest - Why the Market Rewards Those Who Reject It (Paperback)
Krzysztof Pelc
R346 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Save R61 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Lucid, smartly written ... A welcome intervention into the debate surrounding the future of liberalism' Financial Times 'It takes scholarly courage and knowledge to upend Adam Smith, but this is what Krzysztof Pelc has done . . . Profound and brilliant' Robert Skidelsky 'A fascinating book, bursting with paradoxes, riddles and counterintuitive ideas that will challenge some of your strongest beliefs about how society works' Daniel Susskind We've learned that the way to get ahead is through strong will, grit and naked ambition. The belief that self-interest makes the world go round has served us well: it has helped make our society more affluent. But does that premise still hold? In Beyond Self-Interest, Krzysztof Pelc argues that those who prosper increasingly do so by spurning prosperity, or by convincing others that they are pursuing passion, purpose, love of craft - anything but their own self-advancement. From the Puritans, who followed a religious calling and yet made a killing; to the fastest-growing firms of today, who claim to be 'changing to the world' through 'doing what they love', declaring passion over profit is a profitable move. A bold, incisive and original work that draws on three centuries of intellectual thought, Beyond Self-Interest is a book to upend how we relate to capitalism. What if the true driver of market society is not the appearance of self-interest, but its opposite?

A Terribly Serious Adventure - Philosophy at Oxford 1900-60 (Hardcover, Main): Nikhil Krishnan A Terribly Serious Adventure - Philosophy at Oxford 1900-60 (Hardcover, Main)
Nikhil Krishnan
R529 R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Save R27 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What are the limits of language? How to bring philosophy closer to everyday life? What is a good human being? These were among the questions that philosophers wrestled with in mid-twentieth-century Britain, a period shadowed by war and the rise of fascism. In response to these events, thinkers such as Gilbert Ryle, J. L. Austin, Elizabeth Anscombe and Iris Murdoch aspired to a new level of watchfulness and self-awareness about language. Being vigilant about their words was their way to keep philosophy true to everyday experience. A Terribly Serious Adventure traces the friendships and the rivalries, the shared preoccupations and the passionate disagreements of Oxford's most brilliant thinkers. Far from being stuck in a world of tweed, pipes and public schools, the Oxford philosophers drew on their wartime lives as soldiers and spies, conscientious objectors and prisoners of war in creating their greatest works, works that are original in both thought and style, true masterpieces of British modernism. Nikhil Krishnan brings his knowledge and understanding of philosophy to bear on the lives and intellectual achievements of a large and lively cast of characters. Together, they stood for a compelling moral vision of philosophy that is still with us today.

Miscellany/Melanges 1961 (English, French, Hardcover): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1961 (English, French, Hardcover)
Theodore Besterman
R1,806 Discovery Miles 18 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Nasty, Brutish, and Short - Adventures in Philosophy with Kids (Paperback): Scott Hershovitz Nasty, Brutish, and Short - Adventures in Philosophy with Kids (Paperback)
Scott Hershovitz
R295 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R64 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God' Jordan Ellenberg, author of Shape A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions 'Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...' Some of the best philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places: in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they've never heard the words, and can't tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And, if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might discover that we are, too. Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy professor and his two young sons. Together, Scott, Rex, and Hank take us on a romp through classic and contemporary philosophy, steered by questions like, does Hank have the right to drink Fanta? When is it okay to swear? And, does the number six exist? They explore weighty issues, like punishment and authority; sex, gender, and race; the nature of truth and knowledge; and the existence of God. And they call on a host of professional philosophers, famous and obscure, to help them along the way. Ultimately, they demonstrate that we shouldn't just support kids in their philosophical adventures: we should join them, so that we can rekindle our own innate, childlike wonder at the world. We'd all be better, more discerning thinkers for it.

Queer Sharing in the Marketized University (Paperback): Churnjeet Mahn, Matt Brim, Yvette Taylor Queer Sharing in the Marketized University (Paperback)
Churnjeet Mahn, Matt Brim, Yvette Taylor
R1,101 Discovery Miles 11 010 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This collection contributes to an understanding of queer theory as a "queer share," addressing the urgent need to redistribute resources in a university world characterized by stark material disparities and embedded gendered, racial, national, and class inequities. From across a range of precarious and relatively secure positions, authors consider the changing politics of queer theory and the shifting practices of queers who, in moving from the margins toward the academic mainstream, differently negotiate resources, recognition, and returns. Contributors engage queer redistributions in all tiers of the class-stratified academy and across the UK, the US, Australia, Armenia, Canada, and Spain. They both indict academic hierarchy as a form of colonial knowledge-making and explore class contradictions via first-generation epistemologies, feminist care work in the pandemic, Black working-class visibility, non-peer institutional collaborations, and student labor. The volume reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary empirical and theoretical approaches and methodologies across anthropology, Black studies, cultural studies, education, feminist and women's studies, geography, Latinx studies, performance studies, postcolonial studies, public health, transgender studies, sociology, student affairs, and queer studies. This book is for readers seeking to better understand the broad class-based knowledge project that has become a defining feature of the field of queer studies.

Psychoanalysis, Science and Power - Essays in Honour of Robert Maxwell Young (Paperback): Kurt Jacobsen, R.D. Hinshelwood Psychoanalysis, Science and Power - Essays in Honour of Robert Maxwell Young (Paperback)
Kurt Jacobsen, R.D. Hinshelwood
R961 Discovery Miles 9 610 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The first work to illuminate and develop this scholar's ideas and agendas in the field of psychoanalysis and related areas. Contributors are well published and hold recognized positions as editors, professors and senior practitioners in their fields.

Poetic Genesis 1960 - Sebastien Mercier into Victor Hugo (Hardcover): H. Temple Patterson Poetic Genesis 1960 - Sebastien Mercier into Victor Hugo (Hardcover)
H. Temple Patterson
R1,769 Discovery Miles 17 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Miscellany/Melanges 1960 (English, French, Hardcover): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1960 (English, French, Hardcover)
Theodore Besterman
R1,806 Discovery Miles 18 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Beyond Good and Evil (Hardcover): Friedrich Nietzsche Beyond Good and Evil (Hardcover)
Friedrich Nietzsche; Introduction by Michael Tanner 5
R320 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R64 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

One of the most iconoclastic philosophers of all time, Nietzsche dramatically rejected notions of good and evil, truth and God. Beyond Good and Evil demonstrates that the world is steeped in false piety and infected with a 'slave morality'. With wit and subversive energy, Nietzsche demands that the individual impose their own 'will to power' upon the world.

Miscellany/Melanges 1959 (English, French, Hardcover): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1959 (English, French, Hardcover)
Theodore Besterman
R1,806 Discovery Miles 18 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Evolutionary Psychology - The Basics (Paperback): Will Reader, Lance Workman Evolutionary Psychology - The Basics (Paperback)
Will Reader, Lance Workman
R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Evolutionary Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction to evolutionary psychology, which examines behaviour, thoughts, and emotions in relation to evolutionary theory. Reader and Workman outline how evolutionary thinking can enhance the core areas of psychology: social, developmental, biological, cognitive, and individual differences/abnormal psychology. Covering topics such as genetics and natural selection, mate choice, culture, morality, mental health, and childhood, among others, the book integrates psychology into the biological sciences and explains the different approaches in the field by evaluating current and past evolutionary research and theory. Key studies and theories are explored in an accessible way, with the work of key evolutionary and behavioural scientists from Darwin to Dawkins examined and explained. Including a glossary and further reading, this is the essential introduction to evolutionary psychology for students of psychology and related areas, and academics and researchers, as well as anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating field.

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