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Stephen Law

    Stephen Law is a philosopher whose work engages with complex ideas for a broad audience. He teaches at Heythrop College, University of London, and edits THINK, a journal dedicated to making philosophy accessible to the general public, affiliated with The Royal Institute of Philosophy.

    The Philosophy Files
    30-Second Philosophies
    Philosophy Gym
    The Complete Philosophy Files
    The War for Children's Minds
    Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers
    • 2022

      - Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking?- Or asked yourself if aliens really exist?- Have you pondered the meaning of life or tried to think about nothing, absolutely nothing at all?These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them!So open your mind and prepare to explore some of philosophy's biggest, boldest ideas - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by philosopher Dr Stephen Law, easy-to-understand text, mind-teasers, optical illusions and thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

      Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers
    • 2020

      Stephen Law explores complex philosophical concepts through accessible writing, catering to both adults and children. His bestselling works, such as The Philosophy Files and The Philosophy Gym, serve as engaging introductions to various philosophical ideas. Additionally, he offers insights into humanism in his concise guide, A Very Short Introduction on Humanism. Law’s ability to simplify intricate topics makes philosophy approachable for a broad audience.

      What Am I Doing with My Life?: And Other Late Night Internet Searches Answered by the Great Philosophers
    • 2013

      From the Buddha and Confucius to Wittgenstein, Quine, Strawson and Kripke in the 20th century, Stephen Law outlines the biographies of 50 of the world's most important philosophers and gives a concise account of their fundamental and most influential ideas.

      The Great Philosophers
    • 2011

      Humanism: A Very Short Introduction

      • 150 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      What is humanism? Can there be morality without God? Without religion, are our lives left without meaning? Stephen Law considers all these questions in this Very Short Introduction. Discussing the arguments for and against religious belief, and examining the value and meaning of life, he explores humanism as a positive alternative to religion.

      Humanism: A Very Short Introduction
    • 2011

      Believing Bullshit

      • 271 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.8(506)Add rating

      This title offers a witty look inside the world of ridiculous and sometimes downright dangerous belief systems, and how they suck us in.

      Believing Bullshit
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2008

      Israel, Palestine and Terror

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This extraordinary book brings together the thoughts of 15 pre-eminent philosophers on one of the most important political and cultural crises of our time.As we begin to realize the extent to which terrorism and the Israel/Palestine conflict-and the ways in which we handle them-are likely to determine the shaping of the West of the future, this short and accessible book introduces all the key issues from a philosophical perspective. Introduced by Stephen Law, Israel, Palestine and Terror presents a powerful and provocative overview of a hugely topical debate. It presents a whole range of political and philosophical views and perspectives to illuminate this contentious issue.Contributors include such leading figures as Noam Chomsky and Ted Honderich .

      Israel, Palestine and Terror
    • 2007

      Examine the ideas and traditions of Western and Eastern thought 'Packed with all the information, advice and tips you'll need to get on your way.' Good times July/Aug "Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who hust wants to know more about their favourite pastime." Heyday A demystifying guide to a misunderstood subject. Learn to understand the major issues, theories and problems at the heart of philosophy and watch hard-to-grasp concepts come to life. Discover philosophers answers to the 'big questions' Where do we come from? What is the perfect model for society? What is the meaning of life? Discover who's who and know all the major thinkers, from Aristotle to Zeno. Use the 'toolkit' to exercise your mind, learn to talk the talk and construct and communicate philosophical arguments. Start reading, start thinking.

      Philosophy
    • 2007

      The War for Children's Minds

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(12)Add rating

      How do we raise good children? How do we make good citizens? In defiant yet acute fashion, Stephen Law urges us to re-evaluate the liberal tradition of thinking about morality. Tackling authoritarian rhetoric head-on, he argues that children should learn about right and wrong, and respect for others, but that their education should be grounded in the hard-won values of the Enlightenment. Taking on neo-conservatives and religious and media commentators, The War for Childrens Minds is a candid and controversial call for a liberal, philosophically informed approach to raising children. Rejecting accusations that liberal parenting is a Sixties hangover that entails an aimless `whatever attitude to morality, Stephen Law exposes the weaknesses of arguments calling for a return to authoritarian styles of moral education. He clearly shows that thinking for oneself does not mean that all moral points of view are equally good, or that we must reject faith in order to think freely.

      The War for Children's Minds