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This is an important collection of essays examining and promoting
Foucault's influence on present-day philosophy, in both the
analytic and Continental philosophical traditions."Foucault's
Legacy" brings together the work of eight Foucault specialists in
an important collection of essays marking the 25th anniversary of
Foucault's death. Focusing on the importance of Foucault's most
central ideas for present-day philosophy, the book shows how his
influence goes beyond his own canonical tradition and linguistic
milieu. The essays in this book explore key areas of Foucault's
thought by comparing aspects of his work with the thought of a
number of major philosophers, including Nietzsche, Heidegger,
Rorty, Hegel, Searle, Vattimo and Williams. Crucially the book also
considers the applicability of his central ideas to broader issues
such as totalitarianism, religion, and self-sacrifice. Presenting a
fresh and exciting vision of Foucault as a philosopher of enduring
influence, the book shows how important Foucault remains to
philosophy today.
Rene Descartes was the founding father of modern Western philosophy
and a pivotal thinker in the history of this fascinating subject.
Covering all the key concepts of his work, "Starting with
Descartes" provides an accessible introduction to the ideas of this
enormously significant philosopher. Thematically structured, the
book leads the reader through a thorough overview of the
development of Descartes' thought, resulting in a more complete
understanding of the roots of his philosophical concerns. Offering
coverage of the full range of Descartes' ideas, the book explores
his major work "The Meditations on First Philosophy" and his basic
methodology of philosophical questioning. Crucially, the book
introduces the historical context in which Descartes wrote and the
major thinkers whose work proved influential in the development of
his thought, as well as those he influenced.
In this book, C. G. Prado addresses the difficult question of when
and whether it is rational to end one's life in order to escape
devastating terminal illness. He specifically considers this
question in light of the impact of multiculturalism on perceptions
and judgements about what is right and wrong, permissible and
impermissible. Prado introduces the idea of a 'coincidental
culture' to clarify the variety of values and commitments that
influence decision. He also introduces the idea of a 'proxy
premise' to deal with reasoning issues that are raised by
intractably held beliefs. Primarily intended for medical ethicists,
this book will be of interest to anyone concerned about the ability
of modern medicine to keep people alive, thereby forcing people to
choose between living and dying. In addition, Prado calls upon
medical ethicists and practitioners to appreciate the value of a
theoretical basis for their work.
This book presents absorbing and critical expert perspectives on
the post-truth phenomenon that has infiltrated the U.S. political
system, media, and populace. Deception in politics is nothing new,
but the quantity of unsubstantiated statements in America today is
unprecedented. False notions, fake news, "alternative facts," and
opinions are being pitched from sources including the White House,
Congress, and the American population via Twitter, Facebook, and
online news sites as well as print, television, and radio. Such a
widespread spectacle instantly captures the attention of people
nationwide, but disagreement has the nation almost bordering on
civil war over the definition of "the truth" and what this book
calls "post-truth." In this text, C.G. Prado and expert
contributors present varied perspectives on post-truth, its
authoritarian implications for the nation, and how we can approach
information to differentiate between truth and post-truth. Speaking
to general readers, students, and scholars alike, chapters include
text on the historical and social events that initiated and
developed post-truth and why some people are more prone than others
to accept and perpetuate post-truth. They also discuss post-truth
as a threat to democracy. Analyzes Trump-administration-generated
mistruths in a discussion of post-truth America Presents varied
concerns, perspectives, and thought-provoking topics in clear,
accessible, and engaging words Explains the historical and social
circumstances that led to post-truth Details why some people are
more apt to embrace and spread post-truth Outlines actions to
defeat post-truth
Michel Foucault had a great influence upon a wide range of
disciplines, and his work has been widely interpreted and is
frequently referred to, but it is often difficult for beginners to
find their way into the complexities of his thought. This is
especially true for readers whose background is Anglo-American or
"analytic" philosophy. C. G. Prado argues in this updated
introduction that the time is overdue for Anglo-American
philosophers to avail themselves of what Foucault offers. In this
clear and greatly-revised second edition, Prado focuses on
Foucault's "middle" or genealogical work, particularly Discipline
and Punish and Volume One of The History of Sexuality, in which
Foucault most clearly comes to grips with the historicization of
truth and knowledge and the formation of subjectivity.
Understanding Foucault's thought on these difficult subjects
requires working through much complexity and ambiguity, and Prado's
direct and accessible introduction is the ideal place to start.
This book examines the reactions of the friends and family of those
who elect to die due to terminal illness. These surviving spouses,
partners, relatives, and friends, in addition to coping with the
death of a loved one, must also deal with the loved one s decision
to die, thus severing the relationship. C. G. Prado examines how
reactions to elective death are influenced by cultural influences
and beliefs, particularly those related to life, death, and the
possibility of an afterlife. Understanding the role of these
cultural influences on the grieving processes of survivors is a
crucial step in allowing them to accept both intellectually and
emotionally the finality of elective death and to deal with the
decision of their loved one.
The Last Choice establishes that preemptive suicide in advanced age
can be rational: that it can make good sense to evade age-related
personal diminishment even at the cost of good time left. Criteria
are provided to help determine whether soundly reasoned, cogently
motivated,and prudently timed self-destruction can be in one's
interests late in life. In our time suicide and assisted suicide
are being increasingly tolerated as ways to escape unendurable
mental or physical suffering, but it isn't widely accepted that
suicide may be a rational choice before the onset of such
suffering. This book's basic claim is that it can be rational to
choose to die sooner as oneself than to survive as a lessened
other: that judicious appropriation of one's own inevitable death
can be an identity-affirming act and a fitting end to life.
Discussion of preemptive suicide goes beyond contributing to
current widespread debate about assisted suicide. It is a matter
tightly interrelated with other right to die questions and one
bound to become a national issue. If there are good arguments for
escaping intolerable situations caused by age-related deteriorative
conditions, most of those arguments will equally support avoidance
of those conditions. If assisted suicide becomes more generally
acknowledged and accepted, preemptive suicide will almost certainly
follow. It is crucial, then, to examine whether preemptive suicide
constitutes a rational option for reflective aging individuals.
Explains some of the ways in which technological advances are
altering, for better or worse, large-scale human behavior, thought
processes, and critical thinking skills. Recent technological
advances—from dating apps to artificial insemination, from
"smart" phones to portable computers that can instantly search the
World Wide Web for information, and from robots performing surgery
to cars driving themselves—once remarkable, have become an
unremarkable part of our lives. The team of authors of this book
asks, "How are they changing us?" We all recognize that these
innovations have altered our lives, often making them easier, but
it is also important to ask if we have lost anything while we have
gained from them. The authors of How Technology Is Changing Human
Behavior: Issues and Benefits show that human behaviors and
thinking skills are rapidly being reprogrammed by technology, with
even more developments on the horizon sure to further alter our
future and shape our identity.
This book compares John Searle and Michel Foucault's radically
opposed views on truth in order to demonstrate the need for
invigorating cross-fertilization between the analytic and
Continental philosophical traditions. By pressing beyond familiar
cliches about analytic philosophy and postmodernism, a surprising
convergence of Searle and Foucault's thought on truth emerge. The
analytic impression of Foucault is of a radical relativist whose
views on truth entail linguistic idealism. Searle himself has
contributed to this impression through his aggressive critique of
postmodern thinkers, especially Derrida. Prado lays this
misperception to rest, showing analytic philosophers that
Foucault's ideas about truth are defensible and merit serious
attention, while also demonstrating to Continental philosophers
that Searle's cannot be ignored.
This book examines the reactions of the friends and family of those
who elect to die due to terminal illness. These surviving spouses,
partners, relatives, and friends, in addition to coping with the
death of a loved one, must also deal with the loved one s decision
to die, thus severing the relationship. C. G. Prado examines how
reactions to elective death are influenced by cultural influences
and beliefs, particularly those related to life, death, and the
possibility of an afterlife. Understanding the role of these
cultural influences on the grieving processes of survivors is a
crucial step in allowing them to accept both intellectually and
emotionally the finality of elective death and to deal with the
decision of their loved one.
In this book, C. G. Prado addresses the difficult question of when
and whether it is rational to end one's life in order to escape
devastating terminal illness. He specifically considers this
question in light of the impact of multiculturalism on perceptions
and judgements about what is right and wrong, permissible and
impermissible. Prado introduces the idea of a 'coincidental
culture' to clarify the variety of values and commitments that
influence decision. He also introduces the idea of a 'proxy
premise' to deal with reasoning issues that are raised by
intractably held beliefs. Primarily intended for medical ethicists,
this book will be of interest to anyone concerned about the ability
of modern medicine to keep people alive, thereby forcing people to
choose between living and dying. In addition, Prado calls upon
medical ethicists and practitioners to appreciate the value of a
theoretical basis for their work.
Michel Foucault had a great influence upon a wide range of
disciplines, and his work has been widely interpreted and is
frequently referred to, but it is often difficult for beginners to
find their way into the complexities of his thought. This is
especially true for readers whose background is Anglo-American or
"analytic" philosophy. C. G. Prado argues in this updated
introduction that the time is overdue for Anglo-American
philosophers to avail themselves of what Foucault offers. In this
clear and greatly-revised second edition, Prado focuses on
Foucault's "middle" or genealogical work, particularly "Discipline
and Punish "and Volume One of "The History of Sexuality, " in which
Foucault most clearly comes to grips with the historicization of
truth and knowledge and the formation of subjectivity.
Understanding Foucault's thought on these difficult subjects
requires working through much complexity and ambiguity, and Prado's
direct and accessible introduction is the ideal place to start.
While society has widely condemned the effects on preteens and
teens' natural social maturation of digitally enabled
communication, such as texting and messaging, and of social media
apps, such as Facebook, Instagram, and SnapChat, these forms of
communication are adversely affecting everyone, including adults.
This book examines how social media and modern communication
methods are isolating users socially, jeopardizing their
intellectual habits, and, as a result, decreasing their chances of
achieving social and professional success. The ubiquitous use of
the Internet and social media is changing our society—in some
ways, for the worse. Use of social media, the Internet, and other
purely digital and less-personal communication methods are
distorting the intellectual and social maturation of teens and
preteens in particular—those among us who were born into and
raised with Internet technology. People's ability to read facial
expressions, interpret subtle differences in spoken intonation, and
perceive body language is in significant decline due to the use of
social media and the Internet largely replacing direct,
face-to-face contact with other human beings. This book documents
how changes in our daily behavior caused by the proliferation of
social media are reshaping individuals' personalities and causing
an evolution of the character of our society as a whole. Readers
will understand how these important changes came about and how more
connectivity all too often leads to more ignorance and less
comprehension, and will consider solutions that could counter the
negative effects of being "too connected, too often."
This book compares John Searle and Michel Foucault's radically
opposed views on truth in order to demonstrate the need for
invigorating cross-fertilization between the analytic and
Continental philosophical traditions. By pressing beyond familiar
cliches about analytic philosophy and postmodernism, a surprising
convergence of Searle and Foucault's thought on truth emerge. The
analytic impression of Foucault is of a radical relativist whose
views on truth entail linguistic idealism. Searle himself has
contributed to this impression through his aggressive critique of
postmodern thinkers, especially Derrida. Prado lays this
misperception to rest, showing analytic philosophers that
Foucault's ideas about truth are defensible and merit serious
attention, while also demonstrating to Continental philosophers
that Searle's cannot be ignored.
Foucault's Legacy brings together the work of eight Foucault
specialists in an important collection of essays marking the 25th
anniversary of Foucault's death. Focusing on the importance of
Foucault's most central ideas for present-day philosophy, the book
shows how his influence goes beyond his own canonical tradition and
linguistic milieu. The essays in this book explore key areas of
Foucault's thought by comparing aspects of his work with the
thought of a number of major philosophers, including Nietzsche,
Heidegger, Rorty, Hegel, Searle, Vattimo and Williams. Crucially
the book also considers the applicability of his central ideas to
broader issues such as totalitarianism, religion, and
self-sacrifice. Presenting a fresh and exciting vision of Foucault
as a philosopher of enduring influence, the book shows how
important Foucault remains to philosophy today.
This book offers a new introduction, guiding the student through
the key concepts of Descartes' work by examining the overall
development of his ideas. Rene Descartes was the founding father of
modern Western philosophy and a pivotal thinker in the history of
this fascinating subject. The history of philosophy since his time
cannot be adequately understood without appreciating how Descartes
changed our thinking on a huge range of philosophical issues.
Covering all the key concepts of his work, "Starting with
Descartes" provides an accessible introduction to the ideas of this
enormously significant philosopher. Thematically structured, the
book leads the reader through a thorough overview of the
development of Descartes' thought, resulting in a more complete
understanding of the roots of his philosophical concerns. Offering
coverage of the full range of Descartes' ideas, the book explores
his major work "The Meditations on First Philosophy" and his basic
methodology of philosophical questioning. Crucially the book
introduces the historical context in which Descartes wrote and the
major thinkers whose work proved influential in the development of
his thought, as well as those he influenced. This is the ideal
introduction for anyone coming to the work of this pivotally
important thinker for the first time. Continuum's "Starting
with..." series offers clear, concise and accessible introductions
to the key thinkers in philosophy. The books explore and illuminate
the roots of each philosopher's work and ideas, leading readers to
a thorough understanding of the key influences and philosophical
foundations from which his or her thought developed. Ideal for
first-year students starting out in philosophy, the series will
serve as the ideal companion to study of this fascinating subject.
The Last Choice establishes that preemptive suicide in advanced age
can be rational: that it can make good sense to evade age-related
personal diminishment even at the cost of good time left. Criteria
are provided to help determine whether soundly reasoned, cogently
motivated and prudently timed self-destruction can be in one's
interests late in life. In our time suicide and assisted suicide
are being increasingly tolerated as ways to escape unendurable
mental or physical suffering, but it isn't widely accepted that
suicide may be a rational choice before the onset of such
suffering. This book's basic claim is that it can be rational to
choose to die sooner as oneself than to survive as a lessened
other: that judicious appropriation of one's own inevitable death
can be an identity-affirming act and a fitting end to life.
Discussion of preemptive suicide goes beyond contributing to
current widespread debate about assisted suicide. It is a matter
tightly interrelated with other "right to die" questions and one
bound to become a national issue. If there are good arguments for
escaping intolerable situations caused by age-related deteriorative
conditions, most of those arguments will equally support avoidance
of those conditions. If assisted suicide becomes more generally
acknowledged and accepted, preemptive suicide will almost certainly
follow. It is crucial, then, to examine whether preemptive suicide
constitutes a rational option for reflective aging individuals.
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