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This work presents a collection of stories about contemporary women of various ages and ethnic backgrounds who have one thing in common: each embraces a pertinent myth as her guide through a difficult passage in life. This is the third book in Open Court's "Dreamcatcher" series.

Divided into three accessible sections, the book focuses on three leading Stoics: the slave Epictetus, the lawyer Seneca, and the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. It highlights how these Stoics' insights relate to modern experience

A collection of 65 stories from around the world, handed down through oral tradition and steeped in their respective cultures. Interpretative comments and suggested uses are offered by the author, with true-life examples of changes that can be made when a healing story is taken to heart.

Through a study of a number of classic horror stories, this work argues that spiritual understanding of life can be reached through horror; that it steers a path between fanaticism and despair - the path of wonderment; and that revulsion and disgust are the obverse of excitement and freedom.

As an alternative to the view that everything from "abstract art" and "performance art" to "hyperfiction" and "chance music" can be considered art, this text explores the philosophy of art of the author Ayn Rand, which offers an analysis of the cognitive and emotional function of art.

This work covers the whole of Husserl's output, from the "Philosophy of Arthithmetic" to "The Crisis of the European Sciences", and traces the evolution of all the central issues of Husserlian phenomenology. These include intentionality, categorial intuition and temporality.

Wittgenstein has often been treated as a thinker whose ideas can be discussed independently of any intellectual tradition. These essays, by an American authority on Wittgenstein's thought, insist on the mutual relevance of Wittgenstein's work and the tradition of Western philosophy.

In this work, the author attempts to define Benjamin Franklin's role as a philosopher. The book lays out in detail Franklin's ideas in four areas: science, religion, morality and politics; ultimately concluding that Franklin should be considered an early figure in the Pragmatist movement.

Wolfhart Pannenberg has been a significant voice in the dialogue between religion and science. This collection addresses his position therein and analyzes various topics from behavioural genetics to evolutionary ecology.

This, the 21st volume in the "Library of Living Philosophers", consists of 24 papers by major figures in philosophy, each addressing a key problem arising in A.J. Ayer's work. Most of the critical papers are answered in detail by Ayer himself.

A provocative debunking of prevailing beliefs about the concept of addiction. The author argues that addiction is not a disease, but a voluntary choice in lifestyle. The work covers all forms of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to gambling, smoking and sex.

Challenges the belief-system of psychiatry and the brutal and disrespectful treatment frequently given to the "mentally ill". The author presents a critique of the medical model as applied to individuals undergoing spiritual or emotional crises.

Rudolf Carnap (1891-1970) is considered the pioneer of logical positivism, but his work was thought to have been repudiated. Recently, however, he has been undergoing a reappraisal, and these essays by philosophers, logicians and art historians attempt to return Carnap to his place.

A team of superphilosophers provides a wealth of new insights into the Infinity Wars/End Game saga.

Richard Rorty was a seminal figure in philosophy, transforming the discipline during the last quarter of the 20th century and setting it on a new path for the 21st. An early, implacable critic of the widespread preoccupation with questions of truth, representation, and the foundations of knowledge, Rorty promoted a new type of philosophical pragmatism with great persuasive power, and many have credited him with inspiring the renewed interest in the thought of classical American philosophy, especially his hero John Dewey. Always controversial, Rorty's books and essays were read as carefully by his critics as by his admirers. This book includes in its nearly 1,000 pages Rorty's intellectual autobiography, 29 previously unpublished critical and descriptive essays by famous scholars, Rorty's replies to most of them, and a complete bibliography of his published works. Since Rorty passed away in 2007, his contributions to this volume have a special importance as among his final writings.

This volume of Hume's writings on religion includes "The Natural History of Religion", "Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion", "Of the Immortality of the Soul", "Of Suicide", "Of Superstition and Enthusiasm", "A Note on the Profession of Priest" and two letters. The text is accompanied by notes.

This work asks, "Will democracy figure prominently in China's future?", and, "If so, what kind of democracy?". The authors draw upon the ideas of Dewey and Confucius to help address these questions. They suggest that it is a mistake to equate "modernization" for China with "westernization".

This is a new classroom edition of Bacon's great work of 1620, a founding document of empiricism and scientific method. It features an introduction and notes to help the reader.

"A history of Chinese philosophy in the so-called Axial Period (the period of classical Greek and Indian philosophy), during which time China evolved the characteristic ways of thought that sustained both its empire and its culture for over 2000 years. It is comprehensive, lucid, almost simple in its presentation, yet backed up with incomparable authority amid a well-honed discretion that unerringly picks out the core of any theme. Garlanded with tributes even before publication, it has redrawn the map of its subject and will be the one essential guide for any future exploration. For anyone interested in the affinities between ancient Chinese and modern Western philosophy, there is no better introduction."—Contemporary Review

This work examines how social and political events intertwined and influenced philosophy during the early 20th-century, ultimately giving rise to two different schools of thought - analytic philosophy and continental philosophy.

The closest Einstein ever came to writing an autobiography, this account is primarily concerned with the development of his ideas, saying little about his private life. It presents his "epistemological credo" and the development of his special and general theories of relativity.

An introduction to Godel's ideas on cosmology, physics, maths, and their philosophical implications. By explaining "Godel universes", models he proposed to solve the field equations of Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the author shows what Godel's theory implies: time travel is possible.

A humorous and philosophical look at life in Heaven, or is it Hell?

An assortment of different points of view on conspiracy thinking and conspiracy theories, pro and con.

A searching examination of the themes and values of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Renowned philosopher of science Nancy Cartwright presents an original view on scientific realism.

This book contains spoilers-as well as entertaining and thoughtful analysis of them.

A team of philosophers tackles the issues raised by the Blade Runner movies.