New Century Philosophy

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A&C Black, 02.08.2001 - 164 Seiten
In this powerful re-examination of the purpose and direction of philosophy for the new century O'Hear engages with our most pressing questions. Is there knowledge outside of science? Does religion still have meaning and coherence today? What is beauty and why do so few contemporary artists believe in it? In making a strong case for the relevance of philosophy O'Hear presents a coherent and compelling vision for recovering wisdom in our time.
 

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Wisdom
1
The Search for Meaning
14
So What Then Can I Know?
25
Myself and Other Persons
33
Nature Society and Individual
46
Science
75
Aesthetics
101
Religion
124
Death
146
Philosophy and the Promise
154
Notes and References
161
Name Index 163
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Autoren-Profil (2001)

ANTHONY O'HEAR is Weston Professor of Philosophy at the University of Buckingham and Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy. He is editor of the journal Philosophy andhis publications include Beyond Evolution (Clarendon Press, 1997), Plato's Children (Gordon Square, 2005) and After Progress (Bloomsbury, 1999).

Bibliografische Informationen

TitelNew Century Philosophy
New Century Series
Autor/inAnthony O'Hear
VerlagA&C Black, 2001
ISBN0826451543, 9780826451545
Länge164 Seiten
  
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