Further science/philosophical reading about human evolution and the woes of our modern life. Looking for suggestions, please!
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posted by alex_skazat
on Jul 27, 2012 -
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Students of art, lovers of philosophy, can you recommend a book I can buy as a gift for a friend?
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posted by Chichibio
on Jul 25, 2012 -
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Looking for recommendations for books on Christian apologetics that take seriously the reality of evolution rather than denying it in favor of the argument from design.
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posted by huxham
on Apr 3, 2012 -
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Does anyone know of any books for children around the age of 9 (a rather intelligent 9 year old mind you) that explores philosophical concepts, specifically metaphysics and epistemology. I gave him some old philosophy textbooks of mine, but they were a little too much for him I think.
posted by fightoplankton
on Mar 19, 2012 -
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I'm almost finished reading
The Now Habit by Neil Fiore. Can you recommend any books that are similar in approach but deal with a wider focus, that is, setting medium- and long-term goals?
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posted by Busoni
on Aug 2, 2011 -
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I am looking for one single book, perhaps a college-level read (not much higher), that explains the case for atheism. I'm not looking for any 'new atheist books', though I have enjoyed them -- especially Harris. I have read Bertrand Russell as well. I have a few atheist friends but do not want to talk to them about this as I am a Christian and don't want to give them the impression that I want to change them or judge them. I just want more exposure to it in a sincere and kind fashion without short bumper sticker like explanations. (BTW, I don't look at my friends as "Hey, here come my 'atheist' friends! But mainly here comes "Bob" and "Joe". I just don't think it is right to bug them about their positions or lack thereof. <--Not sure how to state that.) Thanks in advance for your book recommendation.
posted by snap_dragon
on Jul 3, 2011 -
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Hi there Marxists, or psychologists, or Jungians, or what have you.
My book club recently voted to read
The Undiscovered Self by Carl Jung. One member quit, insisting that she couldn't read Jung because she was a Marxist.
Why?
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posted by kensington314
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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Please help me identify a philosophy book. Title and author are unknown, subject may have been either evil or deception. Ridiculously vague description inside.
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posted by BigSky
on Jan 18, 2011 -
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I'm looking for some good, meaty non-fiction to read over Christmas break while I'm home from grad school. Something with difficult ideas, yet readable and contemporary, and taking a fairly "big picture" view of a particular field. Any suggestions? Examples below.
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posted by decoherence
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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Please suggest media (books, films, other types) that might help me construct a non-religious, "Why all of life and existence matters" narrative.
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posted by GnomeChompsky
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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Suggest books that illuminate world-views and the way perception is flavored by ideas and sentiments!
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posted by mbrock
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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How do I do a good literature review for a research paper in philosophy? I have access to good resources, but I really want to make sure that I cover everything that's been written on the topic. How can I put myself at ease while making sure I don't miss a beat?
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posted by superiorchicken
on Jun 23, 2010 -
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They shouldn't let people like me attend used book sales, but now that the damage is done: how and where to begin reading Sartre?
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posted by notquitemaryann
on Nov 4, 2009 -
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Philosophy Filter: What are some fresh and interesting questions or topics in philosophy?
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posted by k.
on Sep 6, 2009 -
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I need your suggestions for interesting, exciting and thought provoking philosophy for me to read this summer!
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posted by tumples
on May 27, 2009 -
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Readers, Psychologist, Philosophers or Writers Please,
How not to get confused and feel unsetteled after reading different books and Theories?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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I am looking for writings on
mimesis in regards new, digital, hypertext and hypermedial technologies and cultures.
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posted by 0bvious
on Feb 16, 2009 -
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What are some easy, relatively quick ways to learn to write better, think clearer, and express myself better?
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posted by Bageena
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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The phenomenology / ontology of text: has anyone examined this issue directly in philosophical, literary and/or critical terms?
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posted by 0bvious
on Sep 18, 2008 -
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I'm looking for links to anecdotes, discussions, quotes, etc., anything dealing with not reading philosophy texts all the way through or misreading philosophy texts.
This link to Maverick Philosoher's Blog shows the type of thing I am looking for. It was actually this thread that got me wondering where I could collect more known examples:
posted by Gnostic Novelist
on Feb 19, 2007 -
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I am looking for a clear understandable introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico Philosophicus. Is there any particular book or website you can recommend to someone who is not schooled in philosophy?
posted by davar
on Mar 24, 2006 -
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In a while I will be going on a round the world trip to do a bit of soul searching (and to have a lot of fun of course). I'm looking for books on the subject of travel, not the pragmatically oriented genre, but philosophically and spiritually inclined ones. I'd like to read true stories about open-minded people backpacking around the globe and learning something about themselves and the world. I'd like to taste their joys as well as their disappointments, their insights as well as their confusion experienced during long-term world-wide travel.
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posted by koenie
on Mar 20, 2006 -
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Which recent book by Slavoj Zizek should I read? I've read "Welcome to the Desert of the Real" and "Did Somebody Say Totalitarianism?" and, although I don't agree with his politics, I really like his facetted style and sparkling wit. So what should be next on my reading list?
posted by Hjorth
on Feb 1, 2006 -
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My mother has asked me if I can find a book for her for Christmas. She's after something on philosophy - the classical variety in particular. Any suggested titles?
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posted by edd
on Dec 3, 2005 -
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Philoso-Filter: Any books out there that act like a GEB of philosophy/sociology/economics/justice?
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posted by BeerGrin
on Oct 27, 2005 -
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PhilosophyPhilter(!) I am writing an academic paper (not in philosophy) that uses some of the terms and basic structure of semiotics, the study of signs and the way that they represent objects and ideas. Does anybody know of a good book that I can use as a reference for this in my paper? I'd prefer not to have to reference online material (wikipedia, and
this site are good), but would prefer a real book. I am hoping to point interested readers to concise definitions of the terms, like in a dictionary or encylopedia, and not to honking books by Pierce. Any ideas?
posted by zpousman
on Jun 20, 2005 -
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