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Presupposing no prior knowledge of philosophy or of the history of art, this is an introduction to the core themes in aesthetics and philosophy of art. It also introduces methods of analysis in interdisciplinary philosophy, and offers a perspective on culture.

This is a ground-level introduction to moral philosophy for beginning students and general readers, dealing with the philosophical theories which often lie behind everyday opinions, and inviting the reader to examine those theories thoroughly.

Offers an introduction to the nature of the philosophy of mind, and provides a provocative discussion of the causal role of consciousness in depression and schizophrenia. This book includes topics such as the mind/body problem, personal identity, consciousness, intentionality and freedom of the will, and "after-death experience".

aeo The second edition includes new sections on existentialist discussions of religion, politics, and art, and an appendix on the relationship between the philosophies of Heidegger and Sartre. aeo Includes a new preface and expanded bibliography taking note of works by and on existentialist writers that have appeared over the last decade.

This book is the ideal introduction to the fundamental problems and issues of epistemology. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is valuable both as a core text for beginning students and as support material for more advanced courses.

This text presents a comprehensive introduction to feminist epistemologies which are situated at the intersection of philosophical, sociological, and cultural investigations of knowledge. It provides critiques of more traditional approaches, and explores the alternatives proposed by feminists.

This work offers an overview of ideas in moral philosophy and its practical relevance to all those involved in business. It is suitable as an introduction for beginning students of applied philosophy, business or management. It focuses on the ethical aspects underlying everyday business decisions.