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Philosophy

A Century of Moral Philosophy By Donald Hudson A skilfully guided journey through the labyrinths of ethics and moral philosophy over the course of the 20th century. ISBN-13: 9780718824297

The Cult of Information: The Folklore of Computers and the True Art of Thinking By Theodore Roszak A thoughtful and balanced examination of the exaggerated claims made for computers and artificial intelligence. ISBN-13: 9780718826741

Eternal Questions: Some Notes from Ancient Greece By Sylvia Moody A lively and concise introduction to the main cultural and philosophical ideas of the Ancient Greek world. ISBN-13: 9780718830786

Logic Made Easy By R.H. Warring An absorbing introductory treatment of logic, ranging from classic philosophy to the fundamental building blocks of modern electronics. ISBN-13: 9780718825805

Missing the Point: The Rise of High Modernity and the Decline of Everything Else By John Elsom A challenging and timely examination of the philosophical and ideological assumptions that underlie modern Western culture and politics. ISBN-13: 9780718830755

Moral Problems in Medicine: A Practical Coursebook By Michael Palmer A concise and stimulating introduction to the subject of medical ethics. An essential text for medical students, nurses and other health professionals, but also an ideal overview for the general reader. ISBN-13: 9780718891787

Moral Problems: A Coursebook For Schools and Colleges 1st Edition By Michael Palmer A highly successful course on ethics including extracts from the major texts in ethical theory, with introductions and questions to aid students in their comprehension of these texts. ISBN-13: 9780718827915

Moral Problems: A Coursebook For Schools and Colleges 2nd Edition By Michael Palmer A highly successful course on ethics including extracts from the major texts in ethical theory, with introductions and questions to aid students in their comprehension of these texts. Extensively revised and expanded. ISBN-13: 9780718830519

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Two-Volume Set By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available separately. ISBN-13: 9780718830779

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume One By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830793

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume Two By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830809

New Title A Short History of Western Philosophy By Johannes Hirschberger & Clare Hay (Editor) A new and expanded edition of the classic introduction to the development of Western Philosophy, from the Ancient Greeks to the 20th Century. ISBN-13: 9780718830922

Socrates Cafe By Christopher Phillips An engaging blend of story-telling and philosophy, recounting the author's mission to return philosophy to the people through meetings and workshops. An introduction to the great philosophical debates, reminding us that these debates are open to everyone. ISBN-13: 9780718830205

Such Silver Currents: the Story of William and Lucy Clifford 1845-1929 By M. Chisholm A lively and insightful biography of the Victorian mathematician and philosopher William Clifford and his wife Lucy, the influential journalist and novelist. With a personal reflection on Clifford's contribution to mathematics by Sir Roger Penrose. ISBN-13: 9780718830175

New Title The Theory of Knowledge: A Coursebook By Clare Hay A succinct and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of knowledge, rendering a complex and fascinating subject accessible for both students and the general reader. ISBN-13: 9780718830885

Time, Science and Philosophy By Hector C. Parr A guide to the philosophical implications of the latest developments in the physical sciences. Aimed at the general reader, this concise and elegant work will both inform and stimulate, as well as providing a basis for understanding more advanced works. ISBN-13: 9780718829643