People of faith often argue that without God, there can be no morality. Indeed, without religion, our lives are left without meaning and are likely to degenerate into moral chaos. In this Very Short Introduction, philosopher Stephen Law explains why these claims are false and why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives. Indeed, Law shows that humanism is a quite positive alternative to religion. The humanist is not simply one who denies the truth of religious belief, but one who believes we can enjoy meaningful,...
People of faith often argue that without God, there can be no morality. Indeed, without religion, our lives are left without meaning and are likely to...
Philosophy for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses, structured directly around the specification of the AQA - the only exam board to offer these courses. Following a lively preface by Nigel Warburton, author of Philosophy: The Basics, a team of experienced teachers of the philosophy A Level devote a chapter each to the six themes covered by the syllabus: AS Theory of Knowledge Moral Philosophy Philosophy of Religion A2 Philosophy of Mind Political Philosophy Philosophy of Science Each of the six themed chapters includes: a list of...
Philosophy for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses, structured directly around the spec...
This extraordinary book brings together the thoughts of 15 pre-eminent philosophers on one of the most important political and cultural crises of our time.
As we begin to realize the extent to which terrorism and the Israel/Palestine conflict--and the ways in which we handle them--are likely to determine the shaping of the West of the future, this short and accessible book introduces all the key issues from a philosophical perspective. Introduced by Stephen Law, Israel, Palestine and Terror presents a powerful and provocative overview of a hugely topical debate. It presents a...
This extraordinary book brings together the thoughts of 15 pre-eminent philosophers on one of the most important political and cultural crises of o...