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Our parents often have a significant impact on the content of our
beliefs, the values we hold, and the goals we pursue and becoming a
parent can also have a similar impact on our lives. In Conceptions
of Parenthood Michael Austin provides a rigorous and accessible
philosophical analysis of the numerous and distinct conceptions of
parenthood. Issues considered are the nature and justification of
parental rights, the sources of parental obligations, the value of
autonomy, and the moral obligations and tensions present within
interpersonal relationships. Austin rejects the 'proprietarian',
'best interests of the child', and 'biological' conceptions of
parenthood as failing to generate parental rights and obligations
but considers more sympathetically the 'custodial relationship',
'consent', and 'causal' conceptions of parenthood and ultimately
defends a 'stewardship' conception. Finally Austin explores the
'stewardship' view for practical and moral questions related to
family life and social policy regarding the family, such as the
education of children, the religious upbringing of children and
state licensing of parents.
Over the past forty years, football has surpassed baseball as
America's favorite game. The game has become an institution of our
national culture: the Super Bowl is regarded as an unofficial
national holiday, and our annual Thanksgiving Day celebrations
would be incomplete without it. The sport brings in massive amounts
of revenue to high schools and both public and private universities
as spectators enjoy a unique and celebratory social scene.
Professional football teams across the country cultivate and foster
a sense of community in urban areas. Surely a game this
influential, with its hallowed traditions, treasured festivities,
and clearly defined cultural presence, resonates far beyond
recreational importance. Football and Philosophy: Going Deep,
edited by Michael W. Austin, reveals how a sport followed by
millions reflects our deeper values, beliefs, and priorities.
Austin and other contributing writers bring unique perspectives to
this thought-provoking collection of essays. Divided into "four
quarters" of reflective writing, the book covers many topics
frequently debated by football fans. Sharon Ryan asks "What's So
Bad about Performance Enhancing Drugs?," while the book's editor
argues for a playoff system in college football. Daniel
Collins-Cavanaugh ponders whether the salary cap makes the NFL a
fairer league, and Joshua Smith offers his own review of the
instant replay. Football and Philosophy also forays into some time
honored issues as it considers the philosophy of winning in light
of the NFL's most legendary coach, Vince Lombardi, and contemplates
the concepts of sportsmanship, virtue, friendship, and failure.
While the book is unafraid to tackle serious topics, touching on
ethics, religion, and the nature of reality itself, the collection
is designed to be accessible for any interested reader and was
written, first and foremost, for fans of the game. As Austin notes,
football fans and philosophers definitely have one quality in
common: they both love to argue. Football and Philosophy engages in
the debates of both groups, illuminating how the fields are
intertwined. So whether they love or hate the college bowl system
or disagree on whether the NFL has an ego problem, readers of this
book will undoubtedly find much to ponder about America's favorite
game.
This volume offers a fresh, timely, practical look at eleven key
Christian virtues: faith, open-mindedness, wisdom, zeal, hope,
contentment, courage, love, compassion, forgiveness, and humility.
Writing from a distinctively Christian perspective, the authors
thoughtfully explore and explain these select virtues, seeking to
nurture readers in lifelong character growth and to promote the
centrality of the virtues to the Christian faith. Grouped under the
headings Faith, Hope, and Love, the chapters each conclude with
questions for further reflection. Watch the trailer: Contributors:
Michael W. Austin Jason BaehrRebecca Konyndyk DeYoungR. Douglas
Geivett David A. HornerWilliam C. Mattison IIIPaul K. MoserAndrew
PinsentSteve L. PorterJames S. SpiegelCharles TaliaferroDavid R.
Turner.
Righteous Indignation: Christian Philosophical and Theological
Perspectives on Anger explores the philosophy of Christian
anger-what anger is, what it means for God to be angry, and when
anger is morally appropriate. The book explores specific biblical
questions, such as how God communicates his anger in the Old
Testament and whether anger at one's enemies in the imprecatory
psalms is praiseworthy. In addition, some chapters focus on the
practical application of anger to topics such as racial justice,
criminal law, and civil discourse, and on the ideas of historical
figures such as Thomas Aquinas and Jonathan Edwards. The purpose of
the book is to provide multiple perspectives, examining anger from
different angles, but most of all it is hoped that readers will
come away with a better understanding of God's nature and how
followers of Jesus ought to relate to those who wrong them.
Saul Bellow is one of the twentieth century's most influential,
respected, and honored writers. His novels The Adventures of Augie
March, Herzog, and Mr. Sammler's Planet won the National Book
Award, and Humboldt's Gift was awarded the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for
fiction. In addition, his plays garnered popular and critical
acclaim, and some were produced on Broadway. Known for his insights
into life in a post-Holocaust world, Bellow's explorations of
modernity, Jewish identity, and the relationship between art and
society have resonated with his readers, but because his writing is
not overtly political, his politics have largely been ignored.
A Political Companion to Saul Bellow examines the author's
novels, essays, short stories, and letters in order to illuminate
his evolution from liberal to neoconservative. It investigates
Bellow's exploration of the United States as a democratic system,
the religious and ideological influences on his work, and his views
on race relations, religious identity, and multiculturalism in the
academy. Featuring a fascinating conclusion that draws from
interviews with Bellow's sons, this accessible companion is an
excellent resource for understanding the political thought of one
of America's most acclaimed writers.
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The Olympics and Philosophy (Hardcover)
Heather L. Reid, Michael W. Austin; Contributions by Michael W. Austin, Raymond Angelo Belliotti, Scott F. Parker
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Discovery Miles 12 720
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It is said the champions of the ancient Olympic Games received a
crown of olive leaves, symbolizing a divine blessing from Nike, the
winged goddess of victory. While the mythology of the ancient games
has come to exemplify the highest political, religious, community,
and individual ideals of the time, the modern Olympic Games, by
comparison, are widely known as an international, bi-annual
sporting event where champions have the potential to earn not only
glory for their country, but lucrative endorsement deals and the
perks of worldwide fame. The Olympics and Philosophy examines the
Olympic Movement from a variety of theoretical perspectives to
uncover the connection between athleticism and philosophy for a
deeper appreciation of the Olympic Pillars of Sport, Environment,
and Culture. While today's Olympic champions are neither blessed by
the gods nor rewarded with wreaths of olive, the original spirit
and ancient ideals of the Olympic Movement endure in its modern
embodiment. Editors Heather L. Reid and Michael W. Austin have
assembled a team of international scholars to explore topics such
as the concept of excellence, ethics, doping, gender, and race.
Interweaving ancient and modern Olympic traditions, The Olympics
and Philosophy considers the philosophical implications of the
Games' intersection with historical events and modern controversy
in a unique analysis of tradition and the future of the Olympiad.
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