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A revised edition of the first volume published by The Library of Living Philosophers in 1939. The contributors examine Dewey's views on science, religion, politics and education and consider the effect his thinking had in these areas.

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A revised edition of the first volume published by The Library of Living Philosophers in 1939. The contributors examine Dewey's views on science, religion, politics and education and consider the effect his thinking had in these areas.

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This is the best introduction to the thought of Bogdanov, a Russian polymath who was a co-founder of the Bolshevik-Party.

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This volume examines the provocative philosophical work of Marjorie Grene, the first woman to be chosen as a subject in the "Library of Living Philosophers" series. The book includes a biography of the woman, 25 essays, Grene's replies to the essays and a bibliography of her work.

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This volume examines the provocative philosophical work of Marjorie Grene, the first woman to be chosen as a subject in the "Library of Living Philosophers" series. The book includes a biography of the woman, 25 essays, Grene's replies to the essays and a bibliography of her work.

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This volume contains the intellectual autobiography of the phenomenologist Paul Ricoeur, critical essays by 25 leading philosophers and Ricoeur's replies to these criticisms. Ricoeur's writings cover a range of topics, from literary criticism and metaphysics, to linguistics and psychoanalysis.

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This text examines the philosophy of Paul Weiss. Much of Dr Weiss's impact has come through his example, discussions, and such activities as founding and editing the "Review of Metaphysics" and founding and leading the Metaphysical Society of America.

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A current and highly readable new translation of a primary text in Western philosophy. Introduction, notes, glossary and complete translation. Modern Students can now appreciate the wisdom of the world's greatest thinkers.

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Chisholm has combated various forms of reductionism, such as phenomenalism, extensionalism, and physicalism. He has defended a Cartesian dualism, and has perfected a philosophical method based on exact formulation of definitions and elimination of counterexamples, which has served as a model for philosophers.

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Chisholm has combated various influential forms of reductionism, such as phenomenalism, extensionalism, and physicalism. He has defended a Cartesian dualism, and has perfected a philosophical method based on formulation of definitions and elimination of counterexamples, which has served as a model for philosophers.

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Part of a series of studies of contemporary philosophers, this volume focuses on Rudolf Carnap.

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"This title contains revised translations of Plotinus's opus. In addition to the translations, included is an appendix of Classical sources. Also included is a glossary of important terms in English to help the reader with Plotinus's difficult and somewhat technical vocabulary. Extensive cross-references in footnotes help the reader navigate through Plotinus's writings"--

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This book depicts in detail the rise and fall of a remarkable phenomenon in Soviet Marxism: The Activity Approach.

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A guide by a Nobel prize-winner that considers such topics as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, inductive logic, intuitive knowledge, many other subjects. Suitable for students and general readers, it gives an introduction to philosophy.

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We think of the Enlightenment as an era dominated by ideas of progress, production, and industry - not an era that favored the lax and indolent individual. But was the Enlightenment only about the unceasing improvement of self and society This title examines moral, political, and economic treatises of the period.

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The father of existentialism, Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a philosopher who could write like an angel. Drawing from the authoritative Princeton editions of Kierkegaard's writings, this book presents a selection of his wit and wisdom, as well as a stimulating introduction to his life and work.

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Elucidates the historical context and the subsequent influence of Paine's text, as well as the major problems in interpreting Paine's theory.

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Elucidates the historical context and the subsequent influence of Paine's text, as well as the major problems in interpreting Paine's theory.

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These essays examine the Confucian view towards women and whether old and modern attitudes and beliefs about women are a necessary implication of its general philosophy. The collection also compares ancient and modern opportunites for Chinese women in societal contributions and personal growth.