This is the story of an Essex village, from the Ice Age to the Edwardians. It is based on a unique collection of documents, photographs and artefacts housed in the Little Baddow History Centre, and shows how the great events of history have impacted one small village in the southeast of England. It offers a unique insight into the ordinary lives of village people through the centuries.
This 4th edition of the best-selling introduction to Ethical Theory (originally published by Hodder Education) provides a solid grounding in the subject for those wanting to understand the various ethical theories and how they may be applied to moral issues. As well as introducing utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Natural Law and other theories, it considers the relationship between ethics and religion and also gives advice on putting together sound and persuasive moral arguments. Written in an accessible style, the text is broken up by boxes introducing key thinkers, quotes and ideas, and each chapter ends with a revision checklist and questions for discussion.
One woman's battle with breast cancer and the strength she drew from her fellow 'warriors'.
Philosophy For Life is the definitive introduction to to the history of Western thought, covering all of the main thinkers and branches of philosophy, and providing a toolkit for using philosophy in your daily life.
E. P. Thompson is a towering figure in the field of labour history, best known for his monumental work, The Making of the English Working Class. But as this collection of his essays shows, Thompson was more than solely a historian: he was a dedicated educator of workers, a brilliant polemicist, a skilled political theorist, and a tireless agitator
Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime! In just one week, this accessible book will give you knowledge to last forever. End of chapter summaries and multiple choice questions are all designed to help you test your knowledge and gain confidence. So whether you are a student or you simply want to widen your knowledge, you will find this seven-day course a very memorable introduction. Sunday: Think about knowledge like a philosopher Monday: Consider what science is and how we gain knowledge of the natural world Tuesday: Explore how we speak and think, and how this relates to the philosophy of mind. Wednesday: Learn how philosophers view and engage with religion Thursday: Engage with ethics - how we decide what is the right thing to do Friday: Discover how political philosophers have balanced the role of government with individual freedom. Saturday: Explore continental ideas such as existentialism and how the next generation of philosophers may build on them.
In February 1970, students occupying the Registry at Warwick University uncovered evidence of secret political surveillance of staff and students. There followed not only fierce debates within the university on issues of governance and democracy, but also a legal battle as the administration tried to stop the press from publishing the documentary evidence, and wider public debate on the purpose and values of university education.
Join the quest for truth. Understand what science means, how it came about, and why it matters.
Philosophy of Mind explores many issues about the mind, such as the concepts of memory and free will, the impact of technology on our understanding of the mind, and issues relating the mind to religion and artistic creativity.
Understand Existentialism is an essential guide to what can often be challenging terrain. Suitable for newcomers as well as students of philosophy, this book explores the origins and development of existentialism as well as the contemporary relevance of existential ways of thinking.