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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
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.
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years – competitors are either out of date or considerably higher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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
• 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
'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?
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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Friedrich Nietzsche; Introduction by Michael Tanner
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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.
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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