When the ancient Greeks looked up into the heavens, they saw not just sun and moon, stars and planets, but a complete, coherent universe, a model of the Good that could serve as a guide to a better li
Kant was centrally concerned with issues in the philosophy of natural science throughout his career. The Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science presents his most mature reflections on these themes in the context of both his 'critical' philosophy, presented in the Critique of Pure Reason, and the natural science of his time. This volume presents a translation by Michael Friedman which is especially clear and accurate. There are explanatory notes indicating some of the main connections between the argument of the Metaphysical Foundations and the first Critique - as well as parallel connections to Newton's Principia. The volume is completed by an historical and philosophical introduction and a guide to further reading.
Rethinking Nature brings the voices of leading Continental philosophers into discussion about what is emerging as one of our most pressing and timely concerns—the environmental crisis facing our plane
Reveals the ancient mathematical principles refuting the notion of the solar system as an accidental creation. Reveals how ancient civilizations encoded their secret knowledge of the sky in mythology,
Provides compelling evidence that creation myths from the dawn of civilization correspond to cutting edge astronomical discoveries ??? Exposes the contradictions in current cosmological theory and of
For thousands of years, people have used nature to justify their political, moral, and social judgments. Such appeals to the moral authority of nature are still very much with us today, as heated deba
For thousands of years, people have used nature to justify their political, moral, and social judgments. Such appeals to the moral authority of nature are still very much with us today, as heated deba
Of the three courses from 1956 to 1960, two are documented by a student, and one by Merleau-Ponty (1908-61) himself. He did not write out and prepare his lectures, but jotted down a few notes, so the
When the ancient Greeks looked up into the heavens, they saw not just sun and moon, stars and planets, but a complete, coherent universe, a model of the Good that could serve as a guide to a better li
Thirteen essays, from a conference held at the University of Notre Dame in 2000, argue that Timaeus , Plato's Genesis tale, has had more of an impact on western culture than any other of his works. Sp
Thirteen essays, from a conference held at the University of Notre Dame in 2000, argue that Timaeus , Plato's Genesis tale, has had more of an impact on western culture than any other of his works. Sp
For many years essentialism was considered beyond the pale in philosophy, a relic of discredited Aristotelianism. This is no longer so. Kripke and Putnam have made belief in essential natures respecta
The author makes a stirring, poignant argument for making nature the basis for the metaphysical, pointing out that nature itself is worthy of a deep adoration and commitment. Simultaneous. (Philsophy)
