Martin Cohen is an established author specializing in popular works of philosophy, social science, and politics. His writing delves into complex societal issues, including the sociology of food, exploring both historical and contemporary philosophical perspectives on this fundamental aspect of human life. Cohen employs an interdisciplinary approach, weaving together insights from nutrition, economics, psychology, and philosophy to illuminate current debates surrounding food and obesity. He offers readers a nuanced understanding of the politics and science of food, often highlighting how societal factors, such as poverty, influence our eating habits and health.
Exploring the transformative power of literature, this book highlights 25 influential works and their impact on notable readers. It examines how diverse genres, from adventure tales to scientific studies, serve as catalysts for creativity and personal growth. Through these narratives, the author celebrates reading as a vital source of inspiration that fuels innovation and enriches the human experience.
A revised and expanded edition of this accessible introduction to political philosophy. Very popular with undergraduates.
Cohen takes the intimidation out of critical thinking, and provides hands-on exercises to help you apply the skills you need in your academic work to achieve higher grades
First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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100 ingenious hacks to make even the most complex philosophical theories easy to understand. Discover the simple way to understand and remember the most groundbreaking concepts in 3,000 years of philosophical thought. Each idea is broken down into three stages: 1) The helicopter view, which gives you an introduction to the idea, and some context around it. 2) The shortcut, which gives you the core elements of the theory, along with a range of examples that everyone can understand. 3) The hack, which is a one-liner designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept. From Kant's categorical imperative to Derrida's deconstruction, there are 100 concepts explained, ranging from empiricism to logical positivism. The perfect introduction to philosophy, this is a great new way to learn about the most important philosophical ideas and concepts that makes them easy to recall even months after reading the book.
This guide covers the main schools of thought from the Ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucius and Lao Tzu, Ancient wisdom from Aristotle, Plato, Zeno and Pythagoras through to those most influential of philosophers studied the world over - Hegel, Marx, Descartes, Kant, Kierkegaard and Wittgenstein to name but a few. It also discusses the big questions such as 'What is truth?', the relationship between philosophy and religion and the problem of morality.. Accessible, well-informed and fully-illustrated, this is a wonderful book for anyone who is keen to know more about the history of philosophers and their theories.
Ist Zeit umkehrbar? Kann Achilles die Schildkröte überholen? Was ist Liebe? Schon die alten Griechen hatten ihre Freude daran, verblüffend einfache Fragen zu stellen, um sich dann tagelang die Köpfe zu zerbrechen. Martin Cohen hat 99 philosophische Rätsel zusammengestellt, die ganz spielerisch in philosophisches Denken einführen. Leicht verständlich und unterhaltsam erklärt er Grundbegriffe der Philosophie und stellt bekannte Geistesgrößen vor. Ein Buch, mit dem jeder zum Philosophen werden kann!
Martin Cohen führt in die Bedeutung des kritischen Denkens ein, das in unübersichtlichen Zeiten essenziell ist. Das Buch bietet theoretische Grundlagen, praktische Übungen und Beispiele, um reflektierendes Denken zu fördern, kritische Analysen zu verbessern und effektive Argumente zu entwickeln.
Uno de los mayores atractivos de la filosofía es que te hace reflexionar mucho para comprender los razonamientos e ideas de otros pensadores y para desarrollar tus propias respuestas. Pero puede ocurrir que acabes con más preguntas que al principio. Esta sencilla guía es un agradable viaje a la historia de la filosofía de la mano de un autor experimentado que te acompañará en tu camino a través de conceptos como el ser, el conocimiento, la verdad o la belleza
