The Philosophy Gym: 25 Short Adventures in Thinking

'Making Sense' examines the philosophical issues and disputes that lie behind the news headlines of the day. The book covers themes such as morality, the environment and religious faith through such news stories as the Clinton-Lewinsky affair, the war against terrorism and the siege at Waco.

Starting with what it means to believe in God, and looking at the nature of truth, Peter Vardy examines ideas about God and their influence on Christian thinking. He goes through the arguments, writing for the lay person, not assuming any specialist knowledge, or imposing any particular view.

Will meat eaters get into heaven? Do trees have rights? Is it ever right to design a baby? What would you do? Would you always do the right thing? IS there a right thing? This book brings eleven ethical dilemmas including: the dodgy donor clinic; the famous footbridge dilemma; and, the human canonball.

Presents 100 thought experiments: short scenarios which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way, and invites the reader to think about possible answers for him/herself. Experiments cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and more. This book aims to make philosophy not only mind-stretching but also entertaining.

Debates several difficult moral issues, exploring the nature of ethics and the ways that we make moral decisions. This book explains how to distinguish right from wrong in areas ranging from euthanasia and abortion, Down's Syndrome and education, to genetic engineering.

An in-depth and accessible survey of the most exciting and controversial discipline in modern science.

This is a text about the big questions in life: knowledge, consciousness, fate, God, truth, goodness, justice. It is for anyone who believes there are big questions out there, but does not know how to approach them. Think sets out to explain what they are and why they are important.

This book is aimed at the reader who is serious about confronting the big issues in life but is turned-off by books which deal with them through religion, spirituality or 'psycho-babble'. It is for people who want an honest, intelligent discussion which doesn't hide from the difficulties or make undeliverable promises.

Sheds light on a dilemma that has plagued thinking people since the Renaissance. Instead of having to choose between science and religion, the author asks why do we not opt for the golden resolution that accords dignity and distinction to both? He also delves into the history of science with stories of figures such as Galileo and Darwin.

This introduction to the subject of ethics poses vital questions and explores the approach of leading thinkers. The authors take the reader, step by step, through the complex arguments on issues such as animal and human rights, environmental ethics and the morality of war.