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Natural Theology - Five Views: James K., Jr. Dew, Ronnie P Jr Campbell Natural Theology - Five Views
James K., Jr. Dew, Ronnie P Jr Campbell; Contributions by John McDowell, Alister McGrath, Paul Moser, …
R623 R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Save R115 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Thomas Noble New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Thomas Noble; Martin Davie, Tim Grass, Stephen R Holmes, John McDowell and T A Noble
R1,634 R1,291 Discovery Miles 12 910 Save R343 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Fully revised second edition of an established reference work

Mind and World - With a New Introduction by the Author (Paperback, 2nd edition): John McDowell Mind and World - With a New Introduction by the Author (Paperback, 2nd edition)
John McDowell
R967 R772 Discovery Miles 7 720 Save R195 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Modern philosophy finds it difficult to give a satisfactory picture of the place of minds in the world. In Mind and World, based on the 1991 John Locke Lectures, one of the most distinguished philosophers writing today offers his diagnosis of this difficulty and points to a cure. In doing so, he delivers the most complete and ambitious statement to date of his own views, a statement that no one concerned with the future of philosophy can afford to ignore. John McDowell amply illustrates a major problem of modern philosophy - the insidious persistence of dualism - in his discussion of empirical thought. Much as we would like to conceive empirical thought as rationally grounded in experience, pitfalls await anyone who tries to articulate this position, and McDowell exposes these, traps by exploiting the work of contemporary philosophers from Wilfrid Sellars to Donald Davidson. These difficulties, he contends, reflect an understandable - but surmountable - failure to see how we might integrate what Sellars calls "the logical space of reasons" into the natural world. What underlies this impasse is a conception of nature that has certain attractions for the modern age, a conception that McDowell proposes to put aside, thus circumventing these philosophical difficulties. By returning to a pre-modern conception of nature but retaining the intellectual advance of modernity that has mistakenly been viewed as dislodging it, he makes room for a fully satisfying conception of experience as a rational openness to independent reality. This approach also overcomes other obstacles that impede a generally satisfying understanding of how we are placed in the world.

Philosophy and Animal Life (Paperback): Stanley Cavell, Cora Diamond, John McDowell, Ian Hacking, Cary Wolfe Philosophy and Animal Life (Paperback)
Stanley Cavell, Cora Diamond, John McDowell, Ian Hacking, Cary Wolfe
R658 R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Save R96 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Philosophy and Animal Life" offers a new way of thinking about animal rights, our obligation to animals, and the nature of philosophy itself. Cora Diamond begins with "The Difficulty of Reality and the Difficulty of Philosophy," in which she accuses analytical philosophy of evading, or deflecting, the responsibility of human beings toward nonhuman animals. Diamond then explores the animal question as it is bound up with the more general problem of philosophical skepticism. Focusing specifically on J. M. Coetzee's "The Lives of Animals," she considers the failure of language to capture the vulnerability of humans and animals.

Stanley Cavell responds to Diamond's argument with his own close reading of Coetzee's work, connecting the human-animal relation to further themes of morality and philosophy. John McDowell follows with a critique of both Diamond and Cavell, and Ian Hacking explains why Cora Diamond's essay is so deeply perturbing and, paradoxically for a philosopher, he favors poetry over philosophy as a way of overcoming some of her difficulties. Cary Wolfe's introduction situates these arguments within the broader context of contemporary continental philosophy and theory, particularly Jacques Derrida's work on deconstruction and the question of the animal. "Philosophy and Animal Life" is a crucial collection for those interested in animal rights, ethics, and the development of philosophical inquiry. It also offers a unique exploration of the role of ethics in Coetzee's fiction.

Bible Class Manual - Or, A System of Theology in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Paperback): John McDowell Bible Class Manual - Or, A System of Theology in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Paperback)
John McDowell
R736 Discovery Miles 7 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bible Class Manual - Or, A System of Theology in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Hardcover): John McDowell Bible Class Manual - Or, A System of Theology in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Hardcover)
John McDowell
R1,047 Discovery Miles 10 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Having the World in View - Essays on Kant, Hegel, and Sellars (Paperback): John McDowell Having the World in View - Essays on Kant, Hegel, and Sellars (Paperback)
John McDowell
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A crucial moment came in the developing split between Anglo-American and continental European philosophers when G. E. Moore and Bertrand Russell rebelled against the "Hegelianism" of their teachers and inaugurated the tradition of "analytic" philosophy. In this new book, John McDowell builds on his much discussed Mind and World-one of the most highly regarded books in contemporary philosophy. McDowell, who has long commanded attention for his fresh approach to issues in contemporary epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind, shocked some mainstream analytic philosophers in Mind and World by drawing inspiration not only from analytic philosophers but also from continental philosophers, most notably Hegel. McDowell argues that the roots of some problems plaguing contemporary philosophy can be found in issues that were first discerned by Kant, and that the best way to get a handle on them is to follow those issues as they are reshaped in the writings of Hegel and Sellars. Having the World in View will be a decisive further step toward healing the divisions in contemporary philosophy, by showing how central methods of the two traditions remain deeply entangled and by revealing how philosophers in both camps might still learn from each other.

The Christian Democracy - A History of Its Suppression and Revival (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt The Christian Democracy - A History of Its Suppression and Revival (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R742 Discovery Miles 7 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Christian Democracy - A History of Its Suppression and Revival (Hardcover): John McDowell Leavitt The Christian Democracy - A History of Its Suppression and Revival (Hardcover)
John McDowell Leavitt
R1,053 Discovery Miles 10 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Theology - In a Series of Sermons in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism; Volume 2 (Hardcover): John McDowell Theology - In a Series of Sermons in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism; Volume 2 (Hardcover)
John McDowell
R1,159 Discovery Miles 11 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Theology - In a Series of Sermons in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism; Volume 2 (Paperback): John McDowell Theology - In a Series of Sermons in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism; Volume 2 (Paperback)
John McDowell
R849 Discovery Miles 8 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Theaetetus (Paperback): Plato Theaetetus (Paperback)
Plato; Translated by John McDowell; Introduction by Lesley Brown; Notes by Lesley Brown
R379 R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'What exactly is knowledge?' The Theaetetus is a seminal text in the philosophy of knowledge, and is acknowledged as one of Plato's finest works. Cast as a conversation between Socrates and a clever but modest student, Theaetetus, it explores one of the key issues in philosophy: what is knowledge? Though no definite answer is reached, the discussion is penetrating and wide-ranging, covering the claims of perception to be knowledge, the theory that all is in motion, and the perennially tempting idea that knowledge and truth are relative to different individuals or states. The inquirers go on to explore the connection between knowledge and true judgement, and the famous threefold definition of knowledge as justified true belief. Packed with subtle arguments, the dialogue is also a work of literary genius, with an unforgettable portrait of Socrates as a midwife of wisdom. This new edition uses the acclaimed translation by John McDowell. It includes a valuable introduction that locates the work in Plato's oeuvre, and explains some of the competing interpretations of its overall meaning. The notes elucidate Plato's arguments and draw connections within the work and with other philosophical discussions. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Philosophy and Animal Life (Hardcover): Stanley Cavell, Cora Diamond, John McDowell, Ian Hacking, Cary Wolfe Philosophy and Animal Life (Hardcover)
Stanley Cavell, Cora Diamond, John McDowell, Ian Hacking, Cary Wolfe
R1,892 Discovery Miles 18 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Philosophy and Animal Life" offers a new way of thinking about animal rights, our obligation to animals, and the nature of philosophy itself. Cora Diamond begins with "The Difficulty of Reality and the Difficulty of Philosophy," in which she accuses analytical philosophy of evading, or deflecting, the responsibility of human beings toward nonhuman animals. Diamond then explores the animal question as it is bound up with the more general problem of philosophical skepticism. Focusing specifically on J. M. Coetzee's "The Lives of Animals," she considers the failure of language to capture the vulnerability of humans and animals.

Stanley Cavell responds to Diamond's argument with his own close reading of Coetzee's work, connecting the human-animal relation to further themes of morality and philosophy. John McDowell follows with a critique of both Diamond and Cavell, and Ian Hacking explains why Cora Diamond's essay is so deeply perturbing and, paradoxically for a philosopher, he favors poetry over philosophy as a way of overcoming some of her difficulties. Cary Wolfe's introduction situates these arguments within the broader context of contemporary continental philosophy and theory, particularly Jacques Derrida's work on deconstruction and the question of the animal. "Philosophy and Animal Life" is a crucial collection for those interested in animal rights, ethics, and the development of philosophical inquiry. It also offers a unique exploration of the role of ethics in Coetzee's fiction.

The Church Review; Volume 29 (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt The Church Review; Volume 29 (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R976 Discovery Miles 9 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Visions of Solyma (Hardcover): John McDowell Leavitt Visions of Solyma (Hardcover)
John McDowell Leavitt
R870 Discovery Miles 8 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Minutes of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt, Richard Hooker... Minutes of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt, Richard Hooker Wilmer
R529 Discovery Miles 5 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bible League Essays in Bible Defence and Exposition (Hardcover): John McDowell Leavitt Bible League Essays in Bible Defence and Exposition (Hardcover)
John McDowell Leavitt
R914 Discovery Miles 9 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Reasons for Faith in This Nineteenth Century (Hardcover): John McDowell Leavitt Reasons for Faith in This Nineteenth Century (Hardcover)
John McDowell Leavitt
R875 Discovery Miles 8 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Siege of Babylon - A Tragedy (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt The Siege of Babylon - A Tragedy (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Faith, The Periods, and Other Poems (Hardcover): John McDowell Leavitt Faith, The Periods, and Other Poems (Hardcover)
John McDowell Leavitt
R795 Discovery Miles 7 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Visions of Solyma, and Other Poems (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt Visions of Solyma, and Other Poems (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The American Cardinal (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt The American Cardinal (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R880 Discovery Miles 8 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Our Flag, Our Rose, Our Country, Song Of The Light (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt Our Flag, Our Rose, Our Country, Song Of The Light (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
New World Tragedies from Old World Life - With Other Poems (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt New World Tragedies from Old World Life - With Other Poems (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R930 Discovery Miles 9 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The American Cardinal (Paperback): John McDowell Leavitt The American Cardinal (Paperback)
John McDowell Leavitt
R887 Discovery Miles 8 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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