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.

Should you really do as the Romans do when in Rome and practice what you preach? Is the grass always in fact greener on the other side of the fence, and is there ever smoke without fire? Is beauty always in the eye of the beholder and is it actually better to be safe than sorry? This title presents a selection of short capsules of philosophy.

Is your brain ready for a thorough philosophical health check? This work presents quizzes that reveal what you really think and what it all adds up to.

Do you think of atheists as immoral pessimists who live their lives without meaning, purpose, or values? This work attempts to dispel the myths that surround atheism, and shows how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral. It also confronts the failure of officially atheist states in the twentieth century.

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.

A compendium of concepts, theories, and strategies that encourages students and advanced readers to think critically about ethics so that they can engage intelligently in ethical study, thought, and debate. It uses real-world and hypothetical examples. It features cross-referencing of entries that help to connect and contrast ideas.

A companion volume to The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten , it provides rapid-fire selection of short, stimulating and entertaining capsules of philosophy. It focuses on the bad argumentative moves people use all the time, in politics, the media and everyday life.

The Philosopher's Toolkit provides all the intellectual equipment necessary to engage with and participate in philosophical argument, reading and reflection. Each of its 87 entries explains how to use an important concept or argumentative technique accurately and effectively.

What do the English think? This work provides an insight into what the English really think about life, death and everything in between. It shows a country in which the familiar becomes strange, and the strange familiar.

Provides an account of the English and a portrait of its people and a story about being an alien in your own land. This book shows a country in which the familiar becomes strange, and the strange familiar.

'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.

What does evolution mean today? Do we have free will? How is technology changing the way we understand life? Where is God? Does art have a value? Is science the new philosophy? What are the ethics of making war? How does language hold meaning? Is freedom possible? These are only some of the questions addressed in What Philosophers.

This is a beginner's guide to understanding and critiquing philosophical arguments. Each chapter introduces one of the five major themes covered on philosophy courses: theory of knowledge, moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind and political philosophy.

Offers a rapid-fire selection of short capsules of philosophy. This book focuses on the bad argumentative moves that people use all the time, in politics, the media and everyday life.

Brings together a collection of interviews with some of the world's most important and influential philosophers and intellectuals, including: Bernard Williams, Onora O'Neill, Philippa Foot, Philip Pullman, Bhikhu Parekh, Slavoj Zizek, AC Grayling, Igor Alexander, Alexander McCall Smith, Daniel Dennett, and Oliver Letwin.

Bringing together 100 short, accessible snapshots, this text details the people who have shaped western thought, from the ancient Greeks to today. The snapshots, written by the world's leading experts, describe a major thinker's life and work with suggestions for further reading on each one.

Presents 100 thought experiments - short scenarios which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way - and invites readers to think about possible answers for him/herself. This book includes experiments that cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and more.

A unique snapshot of philosophy in Great Britain today, comprising sixteen fascinating interviews with some of Britain's top working philosophers on topics from music to the mind and feminism to the future of philosophy.

This title for beginners is an introduction to philosophy and gives a clear, readable overview of five major texts by Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Sartre and Russell. It provides help in how to analyse these sources and encourages the reader to question the arguments and positions presented.

Should you really do as the Romans do when in Rome and practice what you preach? Is the grass always in fact greener on the other side of the fence, and is there ever smoke without fire? The author applies his philosophical scalpel to famous sayings, proverbs and pieces of homespun wisdom.