“…Presentación del editor: "An account of the central tradition in the history of philosophy, Platonism, along with the class of philosophical positions collectively known as Naturalism and the 'anti-Platonism' of Naturalism both in antiquity and in contemporary philosophy."…”

“…Leading scholars in the field offer new ways of looking at Wittgenstein's papers as well as clear, comprehensive and original philosophical interpretations of them. The volume includes two texts by Wittgenstein previously unpublished in English…”
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“…A collection of original contributions by philosophers working in the ethics of punishment, gathering new perspectives on various challenging topics including punishment and forgiveness, dignity, discrimination, public opinion, torture, rehabilitation, and restitution…”
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“…In this radical reinterpretation of Rousseau, Jeremiah Alberg argues that the philosopher's system of thought is founded on theological scandal, and on Rousseau's inability to accept forgiveness. …”
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“…It offers a particular emphasis on the literary, philosophical, religious, and historical aspects of the authors and their writings, including those which remain unpublished…”

“…In this work, philosopher Seumas Miller analyzes the various moral justifications and moral responsibilities involved in the use of lethal force by police and military, relying on a distinctive normative teleological account of institutional roles…”

“…Here, contributors discuss the philosophical basis and history of such policies and examine their outcomes…”

“…The author provides book-length treatment of the concept of human individuality in 20th century scientific psychology highlighting the historical contributions made by the German psychologist and philosopher William Stern (1871-1938)…”

“…The Poetry of John Tyndall contains the 76 extant poems of leading scientist and philosopher, John Tyndall c.1822-1893. The poems are complemented by an extended introduction that addresses the relationship between science and poetry…”

“…This collection consists of original contributions that represent the state of the art of philosophical research on agency, free will, and moral responsibility. …”

“…Examining angels as metaphors--not only as God reaching out to humankind but also as humankind reaching out to God--this comprehensive study illuminates the philosophical, psychological, and spiritual implications of angels, both heavenly and fallen…”

“…It will be of interest to all who study children's thinking, whether from psychological, educational, or philosophical perspectives…”

“…Explores the theories of democratic individualism articulated in the works of the American transcendentalist writer Ralph Waldo Emerson, pragmatic philosophers William James and John Dewey, and African-American novelist and essayist Ralph Ellison…”

“…Blending the deep traditions of Jewish humanism with modern philosophical expressions, this book argues that Jewish values are not fixed propositions embedded in written form that can be easily handed off from one generation to the next…”
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“…"A philosophical and theological exploration of animal consciousness and animal rights. …”

“…This groundbreaking book develops a new theory of constitutional democracy. Leading political philosopher Russell Hardin shows how social coordination rather than mutual advantage lies at the heart of liberal constitutionalism…”

“…Drawing on a wide variety of philosophical and legal sources, the concepts of equality and anti-discrimination law are introduced and discussed in their social and historical contexts…”

“…Much more than just an anthology, this survey of humanity's search for the meaning of life includes the latest contributions to the debate, a judicious selection of key canonical essays, and insightful commentary by internationally respected philosophers…”

“…It strikes the average person as intuitively true, though most modern philosophers reject it or recast it in more rational form. …”

“…The historically oriented papers address central philosophical questions and hypotheses…”