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.
Extended metaphor is presented as a powerful therapeutic tool for counselors and therapists across various treatment modalities. The book guides professionals in crafting personalized metaphors tailored to individual clients, particularly those who may be resistant to traditional approaches. By emphasizing the importance of customized treatment, it aims to enhance the effectiveness of therapy and enrich the therapist's toolkit.
The World's Greatest Minds Tackle the Food Question
Exploring the complex relationship between food and decision-making, this book combines scientific research with personal stories to address the fundamental question of dietary choices. It provides insightful wisdom and practical advice to help readers navigate their eating habits, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the impact of food on their lives.
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.
Why do giraffes have long necks? It can't really be for reaching tasty leaves since their main food is ground level bushes, tidy though that explanation would be. And how does relativity theory cope with the fact that the observable universe defies prediction by being far too small and anything but homogeneous? By inventing a vastly larger, but invisible, universe. And what exactly should we make of the scientists who claim to be witnessing thought itself, when the changes of blood flow in the brain that they observe are a thousand times slower than the neuronal activity it is supposed to reveal? A little scepticism is in order. Yet if philosophers of science, from Thomas Kuhn to Paul Feyerabend, have argued that science is a more haphazard process, driven by political fashion and short-term economic self-interest, today almost everyone seems to assume it is a vast jigsaw of interlocking facts pieced slowly but steadily together by expert practitioners. In this witty but profound 21st-century update on the issues, Martin Cohen offers vital clues for understanding not only the way knowledge develops, but also into the dangers of accepting too readily or too uncritically the claims of experts of all kinds -- even philosophical ones! The claims are invariably presented as objective fact, yet are rooted in human subjectivity.
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
Martin Cohen's 101 Philosophy Problems has introduced thousands of readers to philosophy in an entertaining but informative and stimulating way. It is ideal for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time.
This innovative book explores the mystery of consciousness through a month-long course of engaging thought experiments. It combines psychology, sociology, and political theory with philosophy, offering a fun and intriguing approach to understanding the mind, complemented by illustrations from avant-garde artist Judit.
Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition is a complete crash- course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today.