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This timely anthology gathers forty historical and contemporary
treatments of democracy. Short introductions precede each reading
and a general introduction increase student comprehension across
the spectrum of readings. The volume is ideal for both the
undergraduate and graduate students in political theory and
philosophy courses.
An all-star cast of philosophical thinkers about higher education,
more than half women, offers new essays exploring major ethical
problems facing American higher education today. Among the crucial
topics discussed are free speech on campus, challenges to the
tenure system, the proliferation of adjunct faculty, historical
injustices, affirmative action, admission policies, opportunities
for applicants from the working-class, faculty and administrative
responsibilities, student life, threats to privacy, treatment of
those with disabilities, the impact of technology on teaching and
learning, curricular controversies, the impact of unions,
philanthropy, sports and intercollegiate athletics, and the aims of
liberal education. The authors are leading researchers and
teachers, many with extensive administrative experience, and they
are members of the faculties at public and private institutions
throughout the country. The essays are jargon-free and address the
most pressing problems for higher education, weigh alternative
policies, and assess future prospects for overcoming present
challenges. Philosopher, scholar, teacher, and novelist Rebecca
Newberger Goldstein provides a foreword to this unique collection.
An all-star cast of philosophical thinkers about higher education,
more than half women, offers new essays exploring major ethical
problems facing American higher education today. Among the crucial
topics discussed are free speech on campus, challenges to the
tenure system, the proliferation of adjunct faculty, historical
injustices, affirmative action, admission policies, opportunities
for applicants from the working-class, faculty and administrative
responsibilities, student life, threats to privacy, treatment of
those with disabilities, the impact of technology on teaching and
learning, curricular controversies, the impact of unions,
philanthropy, sports and intercollegiate athletics, and the aims of
liberal education. The authors are leading researchers and
teachers, many with extensive administrative experience, and they
are members of the faculties at public and private institutions
throughout the country. The essays are jargon-free and address the
most pressing problems for higher education, weigh alternative
policies, and assess future prospects for overcoming present
challenges. Philosopher, scholar, teacher, and novelist Rebecca
Newberger Goldstein provides a foreword to this unique collection.
This new, complete translation of Immanuel Kant's Groundwork for
the Metaphysics of Morals provides the most accessible version of
this challenging foundational work in moral philosophy. Calling on
the insights of a team of noted scholar-teachers, The Annotated
Kant renders the text as clearly as possible, supplementing it with
an inviting introduction, clarifying running commentary, and a
helpful glossary. Annotations are presented on facing pages to
provide support for readers and room for their note-taking.
Remaining true to the intricacies of the original German text, this
presentation of Kant's masterpiece enables all to appreciate the
powerful vision it offers.
This engaging collection of recent essays reveals how a
professorial career involves not only pursuit of a scholarly
discipline but also such unwelcome features as the tribulations of
graduate school, the trials of teaching, and the tensions that
develop from membership in a department. The author, who enjoyed a
distinguished career as a professor of philosophy and senior
university administrator, draws on his extensive experience to
offer candid advice about handling the frustrations of academic
life. Combining philosophical principles, practical concerns, and
personal observations, this book serves as a reliable guide for
both new and veteran academics as well as for anyone seeking to
understand the inner workings of colleges and universities.
This engaging collection of recent essays reveals how a
professorial career involves not only pursuit of a scholarly
discipline but also such unwelcome features as the tribulations of
graduate school, the trials of teaching, and the tensions that
develop from membership in a department. The author, who enjoyed a
distinguished career as a professor of philosophy and senior
university administrator, draws on his extensive experience to
offer candid advice about handling the frustrations of academic
life. Combining philosophical principles, practical concerns, and
personal observations, this book serves as a reliable guide for
both new and veteran academics as well as for anyone seeking to
understand the inner workings of colleges and universities.
Moving beyond the work of Rawls and his critics, this concise
collection contains critical essays in contemporary political
philosophy. All have been chosen for their importance and
accessibility, and some have been edited by their authors for
inclusion in this work. Political Philosophy in the Twenty-First
Century covers five main topics: equality, justice, liberty,
democracy, and human rights. To assist readers, the editors have
also provided section introduction and study questions as well as
an overall introduction explaining the background to contemporary
work in political philosophy. Beginning where most other
anthologies in political philosophy conclude, this book can be used
alone or in conjunction with any collection of historical sources.
Thinking about Logic is an accessible and thought-provoking
collection of classic articles in the philosophy of logic. An ideal
companion to any formal logic course or textbook, this volume
illuminates how logic relates to perennial philosophical issues
about knowledge, meaning, rationality, and reality. The editors
have selected each essay for its brevity, clarity, and impact and
have included insightful introductions and discussion questions.
The puzzles raised will help readers acquire a more thorough
understanding of fundamental logic concepts and a firmer command of
the connections between formal logic and other areas of
philosophical study: epistemology, philosophy of language,
philosophy of science, and metaphysics.
In Portraits of American Philosophy eight of America's leading
philosophers offer autobiographical narratives, reminding us that
the life of a scholar is both a personal struggle and an adventure
in ideas. Selected from the prestigious John Dewey Lectures, these
reminiscences provide personal perspectives on how a generation of
scholars faced barriers built on prejudices of religion, race,
gender, and sexual orientation, while being affected by the Civil
Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and feminism. Also explored are
the major themes of post-World War II American philosophy,
including the temporary dominance of logical positivism and then
ordinary language philosophy; the animus between some supporters of
the so-called analytic and Continental traditions; new approaches
to a variety of subfields; and a deepened understanding of how the
history of philosophy can be enriched through concentration on
textual and contextual study. These unique remembrances of people,
institutions, and issues not only chart the history of recent
American philosophy but also present incisive accounts of the
trajectory of American intellectual life as seen through the eyes
of some of its most influential thinkers. Contributions by Nicholas
Wolterstorff, J.B. Schneewind, Judith Jarvis Thomson, Ruth Barcan
Marcus, Richard J. Bernstein, Harry Frankfurt, Marilyn McCord
Adams, and Claudia Card.
The difference in the practical approach to teaching philosophy can
mean the difference between an engaging class and an excruciating
one. In this expanded edition of In the Socratic Tradition (1997)
Kasachkoff adds new sections on teaching philosophy with computers,
teaching philosophical explanation, and teaching philosophy of
gender. Chapters in the collection share the pedagogical insights
of more than two dozen distinguished philosophers, offering
practical suggestions on such issues as how to motivate students,
construct syllabi and creative examinations for specific courses,
and teach complex philosophical concepts. Like its predecessor,
Teaching Philosophy will be an indispensable resource for teachers
of all levels and fields of philosophy, and will be particularly
helpful in lending inspiration to graduate students and professors
called upon to teach courses outside of their specialty areas.
In Portraits of American Philosophy eight of America's leading
philosophers offer autobiographical narratives, reminding us that
the life of a scholar is both a personal struggle and an adventure
in ideas. Selected from the prestigious John Dewey Lectures, these
reminiscences provide personal perspectives on how a generation of
scholars faced barriers built on prejudices of religion, race,
gender, and sexual orientation, while being affected by the Civil
Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and feminism. Also explored are
the major themes of post-World War II American philosophy,
including the temporary dominance of logical positivism and then
ordinary language philosophy; the animus between some supporters of
the so-called analytic and Continental traditions; new approaches
to a variety of subfields; and a deepened understanding of how the
history of philosophy can be enriched through concentration on
textual and contextual study. These unique remembrances of people,
institutions, and issues not only chart the history of recent
American philosophy but also present incisive accounts of the
trajectory of American intellectual life as seen through the eyes
of some of its most influential thinkers.
Saints and Scamps has been widely acclaimed as one of the best
academic ethics books in print. In its 25th anniversary edition,
Steven M. Cahn has updated and expanded upon his critical look at
the duties and responsibilities of college professors; presenting
us with a masterfully decisive and learned probe into the ethical
standards and practices of the academic world and bringing Saints
and Scamps to a new generation. Cahn discusses every issue, from
grades to degree requirements, from tenure to the ethics of
teaching. For Cahn, being a professor is so much more than research
and scholarship; it is also about being a good teacher and
shepherding in the next generation of students. He shows us what
makes a wonderful professor and what constitutes professorial
malpractice, and he does so with a wit and charm that is both
entertaining and convincing. This is not just a book for college
professors, but a book that should be read by parents, students,
school administrators, and anyone interested in what teachers do
and how they should do it. In this new edition, Cahn continues to
do what he has done so brilliantly in the past; he shows us the
ethical guidelines that every professor should follow.
This anthology is intended to be used in Political Philosophy
courses. It focuses on contemporary political problems, and it is
intended to be paired with any of the numerous readers which are
dedicated to the history of political philosophy. History, theory,
and political problems are the three pillars of the political
philosophy course. However, while the anthologies on the history of
political philosophy are numerous, there are relatively few sources
(and even fewer single sources) that focus on contemporary
political problems. This book fills that gap, with the leading
contemporary positions on school vouchers, government support for
the arts, pornography, same sex marriage, drug legalization, gun
control, terrorism, torture, capital punishment, affirmative
action, Immigration, and the environment.
Steven Cahn belongs to that exclusive class of professors who have
not only contributed influentially to the leading debates of their
discipline, but have also written insightfully about the academic
vocation itself. This volume comprises 13 essays, authored by
Cahn's colleagues and former students, presented in his honor on
the occasion of his 25th year as Professor of Philosophy at the
City University of New York. The chapters focus on topics that have
been central to Cahn's philosophical work, such as the teaching of
Philosophy, the responsibilities of Philosophy professors, the
nature of happiness, and the concept of the good life.
Philosophy of education is a study both of the aims of education
and the most appropriate means of achieving those aims. This volume
contains substantial selections from those works widely regarded as
central to the development of the field. These are the "essential
texts" that lay the foundation for further study. The text is
historically organized, moving from classical thought (Plato,
Aristotle), through the medieval period (Augustine), to modern
perspectives (Locke, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft), and
twentieth-century thinkers (Whitehead, Dewey). Each selection is
followed by an extended interpretative essay in which a noted
authority of our time highlights essential points from the readings
and places them in a wider context.
Exhibiting both breadth and depth, this text is ideal as a reader
for courses in philosophy of education, foundations of education,
and the history of ideas.
The thirty articles in Puzzles and Perplexitie, displaying clarity
and acumen, present a balanced picture of Steven M. Cahn's
wide-ranging work over more than four decades. Taken together, the
signal essays in this volume guide the reader on a journey through
Cahn's remarkable career as a philosopher and educator.
The difference in the practical approach to teaching philosophy can
mean the difference between an engaging class and an excruciating
one. In this expanded edition of In the Socratic Tradition (1997)
Kasachkoff adds new sections on teaching philosophy with computers,
teaching philosophical explanation, and teaching philosophy of
gender. Chapters in the collection share the pedagogical insights
of more than two dozen distinguished philosophers, offering
practical suggestions on such issues as how to motivate students,
construct syllabi and creative examinations for specific courses,
and teach complex philosophical concepts. Like its predecessor,
Teaching Philosophy will be an indispensable resource for teachers
of all levels and fields of philosophy, and will be particularly
helpful in lending inspiration to graduate students and professors
called upon to teach courses outside of their specialty areas.
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Privacy (Paperback)
Carissa Veliz, Steven M Cahn
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R1,167
Discovery Miles 11 670
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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An incisive compendium of philosophical literature on privacy, part
of the acclaimed Wiley-Blackwell Readings in Philosophy series
Companies collect and share much of your daily life, from your
location and search history, to your likes, habits, and
relationships. As more and more of our personal data is collected,
analyzed, and distributed, we need to think carefully about what we
might be losing when we give up our privacy. Privacy is a
thought-provoking collection of philosophical essays on privacy,
offering deep insights into the nature of privacy, its value, and
the consequences of its loss. Bringing together both classic and
contemporary work, this timely volume explores the theories,
issues, debates, and applications of the philosophical study of
privacy. The essays address concealment and exposure, the liberal
value of privacy, privacy in social media, privacy rights and
public information, privacy and the limits of law, and more.
Highlights the work of emerging thinkers and leaders in the subject
Presents work from philosophers such as Judith Jarvis Thomson, Ruth
Gavison, Thomas Scanlon, W. A. Parent, and Thomas Nagel Explores
privacy in contexts including governance, law, ethics, political
philosophy, and public policy Discusses data collection, online
tracking, digital surveillance, and other contemporary privacy
issues Edited by award-winning privacy specialist Carissa Veliz and
renowned philosopher and author Steven Cahn, Privacy is a must-read
anthology for philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, and
advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking courses on
digital and applied ethics, philosophy, media studies,
communications, computer science, engineering, and sociology.
This highly anticipated anthology, compiled by noted author and
scholar Steven Cahn, presents the seven major works central to any
introductory philosophy course in their entirety. Each work has had
a profound influence on philosophical thought, and the authors are
generally regarded as among the worlds greatest philosophers. Seven
Masterpieces in Philosophy features the most well-respected and
admired translations, and offers introductions and annotations by
Steven Cahn. Anyone seeking to understand the challenges of
philosophy could hardly do better than concentrate attention on
these seven masterpieces. A great alternative to larger tomes, this
book allows the instructor to supplement these works with
additional materials of their choosing.
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