Morality still matters, argues philosopher Roger Trigg, in this accessible introduction to moral thinking.

• Written for general readers with no background in philosophy.
  
• Argues that we need a shared moral vision in order to live together, both nationally and internationally.
  
• Considers the need for a shared morality in relation to subjects of vital importance such as human rights.
  
• Stresses that private behaviour cannot be kept separate from public choices.
  
• Discusses matters of topical debate on both...

Ideas of Human Nature (second edition) presents twelve of the most influential Western thinkers on the topic of human nature. Roger Trigg examines the thinkers in their historical context and discusses their relevance to contemporary controversies.

Is religious freedom being curtailed in pursuit of equality, and the outlawing of discrimination? Is enough effort made to accommodate those motivated by a religious conscience? All rights matter but at times the right to put religious beliefs into practice increasingly takes second place in the law of different countries to the pursuit of other social priorities. The right to freedom of belief and to manifest belief is written into all human rights charters. In the United States religious freedom is sometimes seen as 'the first freedom'. Yet increasingly in many jurisdictions in Europe and...

Written for those who may be approaching the subject for the first time, Philosophy Matters shows that philosophy is crucial in questioning our presuppositions, and for helping us to establish our own beliefs about the nature of the world.

In this important new work, Professor Trigg deals with the question of the rational foundations of science. In so doing, he explains and evaluates the views of Rorty, Wittgensteing, Quine, Putnam, and Hawking, amongst others. The limits of science and rationality are explored and the power of human reason is in the end upheld.

Rationality and Religion deals with the perennial question of how far religious faith needs reason.

Can we justify our most basic beliefs about morality, religion and the nature of the world? Can there be a rational and objective way of choosing between alternative societies, modes of life or world-views? Dr Trigg shows how philosophical analysis is relevant to these questions and criticizes the tendency to emphasize notions of commitment and convention at the expense of truth and reason. He draws parallels between issues that are often too isolated from each other and identifies a cluster of related ideas, all of which stress the notion of self-contained conceptual systems that define...

How far can religion play a part in the public sphere, or should it be only a private matter? Roger Trigg examines this question in the context of today's pluralist societies, where many different beliefs clamour for attention. Should we celebrate diversity, or are matters of truth at stake? In particular, can we maintain our love of freedom, while cutting it off from religious roots? In societies in which there are many conflicting beliefs, the place of religion is a growing political issue. Should all religions be equally welcomed in the public square? Favouring one religion over others may...

Morality still matters, argues philosopher Roger Trigg, in this accessible introduction to moral thinking.

• Written for general readers with no background in philosophy.
  
• Argues that we need a shared moral vision in order to live together, both nationally and internationally.
  
• Considers the need for a shared morality in relation to subjects of vital importance such as human rights.
  
• Stresses that private behaviour cannot be kept separate from public choices.
  
• Discusses matters of topical debate on both...