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"Metaphysics and the End of Philosophy" is a defence of metaphysics
as central to philosophy and a criticism of the attempts of modern
philosophy to replace it. H.O. Mounce argues that philosophy, and
not simply science, has a positive role to play in our
understanding of the world.Modern philosophy has been dominated for
some three centuries by scientism or by a naturalistic view of the
world. This has led to a disparagement not just of religion, but of
metaphysics in all its forms. Whereas in classical philosophy,
metaphysics is central to the subject, in much of modern philosophy
the aim of the subject is simply to remove metaphysical confusion.
Here Mounce offers a sustained criticism of this tendency in modern
philosophy and offers a vindication of philosophy in its classical
conception. The author takes us on a tour of all the key figures in
the historical development of modern philosophy and the forces that
have shaped their thought, arguing that the history of philosophy
is essential to a proper understanding of the subject itself.
"Moral Practices "puts forward arguments against two prominent
views in contemporary ethics. Firstly, it shows that moral
practices cannot be explained in terms of individual decision.
Secondly, it demonstrates that although moral conclusions follow
from certain facts within a moral practice, the same facts need not
lead to these conclusions when viewed from within different moral
practices. The book explores the implications of recognizing the
multiplicity of moral practices for such issues as ethical
relativity, moral dilemmas and moral disagreement.
This title was first published in 2001: Tolstoy's view of art is
discussed in most courses in aesthetics, particularly his main text
What is Art? He believed that the importance of art lies not in its
purely aesthetic qualities but in its connection with life, and
that art becomes decadent where this connection is lost. This view
has often been misconceived and its strength overlooked. This book
presents a clear exposition of Tolstoy's What is Art?, highlighting
the value and importance of Tolstoy's views in relation to
aesthetics. Mounce considers the problems which exercised Tolstoy
and explains their fundamental importance in contemporary disputes.
Having viewed these problems of aesthetics as they arise in a
classic work, Howard Mounce affords readers fresh insights not
simply into the problems of aesthetics themselves, but also into
their contemporary treatment. Students and interested readers of
aesthetics and philosophy, as well as those exploring the works of
Tolstoy in literature, will find this book of particular interest
and will discover that reading What is Art? with attention, affords
something of the excitement found in removing the grime from an oil
painting - gradually from underneath there appears an authentic
masterpiece.
First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
This title was first published in 2001: Tolstoy's view of art is
discussed in most courses in aesthetics, particularly his main text
What is Art? He believed that the importance of art lies not in its
purely aesthetic qualities but in its connection with life, and
that art becomes decadent where this connection is lost. This view
has often been misconceived and its strength overlooked. This book
presents a clear exposition of Tolstoy's What is Art?, highlighting
the value and importance of Tolstoy's views in relation to
aesthetics. Mounce considers the problems which exercised Tolstoy
and explains their fundamental importance in contemporary disputes.
Having viewed these problems of aesthetics as they arise in a
classic work, Howard Mounce affords readers fresh insights not
simply into the problems of aesthetics themselves, but also into
their contemporary treatment. Students and interested readers of
aesthetics and philosophy, as well as those exploring the works of
Tolstoy in literature, will find this book of particular interest
and will discover that reading What is Art? with attention, affords
something of the excitement found in removing the grime from an oil
painting - gradually from underneath there appears an authentic
masterpiece.
Author Biography: H.O.Mounce is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Wales, Swansea. His most recent book, the Two Pragmatisms, is also published by Routledge.
Hume's Naturalism provides a clear and concise guide to the debates
over whether Hume's empiricism or his 'naturalism' in the tradition
of the Scottish 'Common Sense' school of philosophy gained his
upper hand. This debate is central to any understanding of Hume's
thought. H.O. Mounce presents a beautifully clear guide to Hume's
most important works, The Treatise on Human Nature and Dialogues
Concerning Natural Religion. Accessible to anyone coming to Hume
for the first time, Hume's Naturalism affords a much needed
overview of the key concepts of empiricism, causation, scepticism,
reason and morality that are essential to any understanding of
Hume's philosophy.
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