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Is There a Canadian Philosophy?

Author : Gary Brent Madison
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
ISBN 13 : 0776605143
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Is There a Canadian Philosophy? written by Gary Brent Madison and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is There a Canadian Philosophy? addresses the themes of community, culture, national identity, and universal human rights, taking the Canadian example as its focus. The authors argue that nations compelled to cope with increasing demands for group recognition may do so in a broadly liberal spirit and without succumbing to the dangers associated with an illiberal, adversarial multiculturalism. They identify and describe a Canadian civic philosophy and attempt to show how this modus operandi of Canadian public life is capable of reconciling questions of collective identity and recognition with a commitment to individual rights and related principles of liberal democracy. They further argue that this philosophy can serve as a model for nations around the world faced with internal complexities and growing demands for recognition from populations more diverse than at any previous time in their histories. Published in English.

Canadian Philosophers

Author : Canadian Association for Publishing in Philosophy
Publisher : Calgary, Alta. : University of Calgary Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canadian Philosophers written by Canadian Association for Publishing in Philosophy and published by Calgary, Alta. : University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Canadian Idealism and the Philosophy of Freedom

Author : Robert Meynell
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773586636
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Canadian Idealism and the Philosophy of Freedom written by Robert Meynell and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twentieth-century Canada fostered a range of great minds, but the country's diversity and wide range of academic fields have led to their ideas being portrayed as the work of isolated thinkers. Canadian Idealism and the Philosophy of Freedom contests this assumption by linking the works of C.B. Macpherson, George Grant, and Charles Taylor to demonstrate the presence of a Canadian intellectual tradition.

The 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen

Author : Barbara Stegemann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780978251901
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book The 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen written by Barbara Stegemann and published by . This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Canadian Political Philosophy

Author : Ronald Beiner
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canadian Political Philosophy written by Ronald Beiner and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canadian theorists and philosophers are recognized internationally for their contributions to normative debates about citizenship, multiculturalism, and nationalism. The fact that some of these thinkers are better known abroad than they are at home, provided the impetus for Ronald Beiner andWayne Norman to bring together new essays in a unique, single volume.The essays collected in Canadian Political Philosophy reflect a broad range of contemporary political and philosophical issues: liberalism and citizenship; equality, justice, and gender; minority rights, multiculturalism, and identity; nationalism and self-determination; and finally, topics in thehistory of political philosophy.This edition documents the impact that canadian theorists are having in political philosophy debates and provides an outline of the themes around which Canadian theory is focused. Many of these themes arise out of a particular Canadian consciousness--for instance, constitutional crises havecultivated an interest in the nature of political membership--but are also emerging as themes in societies aroud the world. Canadian Political Philosophy demonstrates how contemporary Canadian theory is both a reflection of Canadian experience and an important voice contributiong to the world-widedebates in political philosophy.

Canadian Idealism and the Philosophy of Freedom

Author : Robert Meynell
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773537988
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Canadian Idealism and the Philosophy of Freedom written by Robert Meynell and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2011 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intriguing work that considers the shared tradition of Canadian political philosophy.

Canadian Environmental Philosophy

Author : C. Tyler DesRoches
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773557768
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis Canadian Environmental Philosophy by : C. Tyler DesRoches

Download or read book Canadian Environmental Philosophy written by C. Tyler DesRoches and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canadian Environmental Philosophy is the first collection of essays to take up theoretical and practical issues in environmental philosophy today, from a Canadian perspective. The essays cover various subjects, including ecological nationalism, the legacy of Grey Owl, the meaning of “outside” to Canadians, the paradigm shift from mechanism to ecology in our understanding of nature, the meaning and significance of the Anthropocene, the challenges of biodiversity protection in Canada, the conservation status of crossbred species in the age of climate change, and the moral status of ecosystems. This wide range of topics is as diverse and challenging as the Canadian landscape itself. Given the extent of humanity's current impact on the biosphere – especially evident with anthropogenic climate change and the ongoing mass extinction – it has never been more urgent for us to confront these environmental challenges as Canadian citizens and citizens of the world. Canadian Environmental Philosophy galvanizes this conversation from the perspective of this place.

Introducing Philosophy for Canadians

Author : Quincy Lee Centennial Professor of Business and Philosophy Robert C Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780195430967
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Introducing Philosophy for Canadians written by Quincy Lee Centennial Professor of Business and Philosophy Robert C Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapted from Robert C. Solomon's internationally successful Introducing Philosophy, this fully revised Canadian edition engages students with the core philosophical problems that have shaped human thought throughout history. Each chapter focuses on a central topic, combining primary-sourcereadings with comprehensive analysis to illuminate essential questions about reality, religion, knowledge, mind-body relationships, freedom, ethics, and justice. Arguing that philosophical approaches are accessible and useful to everyone, the authors examine perspectives not only from Western andnon-Western philosophers, but also from leading scientists, psychologists, literary figures, politicians, and social commentators. With readings that range from the oldest known fragments to excerpts from contemporary texts, Introducing Philosophy for Canadians shows that philosophy is as vitaltoday as it was in ancient times.

Idealism, Metaphysics and Community

Author : William Sweet
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351740563
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Idealism, Metaphysics and Community written by William Sweet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2001. Idealism, Metaphysics and Community examines the place of idealism in contemporary philosophy, and its relation to problems of metaphysics, political thought, and the study of the history of philosophy. Following an extensive introduction by the editor, and drawing on the work of the Canadian idealist, Leslie Armour, the book is divided into three main parts: Part 1 focuses on F.H.Bradley; Part 2 examines metaphysical issues and idealism, such as the realism/anti-realism debate, the relation of classical and idealist metaphysics, rational psychology, time and eternity, and the divine; Part 3 draws on idealism to address contemporary concerns in ethical theory, political philosophy, social philosophy and culture and the history of philosophy. Presenting new insights into the work of classical and contemporary authors, this book provides a better understanding of classical idealism and addresses important areas of contemporary philosophical, social and political concern.

Three Civilizations, Two Cultures, One State

Author : Douglas V. Verney
Publisher : Durham : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Three Civilizations, Two Cultures, One State written by Douglas V. Verney and published by Durham : Duke University Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines 150 years of Canadian political life in light if one of the country's most intractable problems, its cultural identity. Although many thoughtful Canadians remain dubious about the existence of a truly Canadian way of life, Douglas Verney argues that in fact Canada's political traditions embody and reflect a unique culture; and that although the Canadian government has been the primary instrument for nurturing this culture, it has been at the same time the entity most guilty of obscuring and ignoring it.

Border Within

Author : Ian H. Angus
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773516522
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Border Within written by Ian H. Angus and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Border Within addresses the question of English Canadian identity by exploring whether a plurality of discourses can lead to other than a fragmented society. Ian Angus examines the relationship between globalizing social movements and the particularities of identity politics by extending the theories on identity of Harold Innis and George Grant, two seminal figures in Canadian political philosophy, to develop a philosophy applicable to the contemporary social issues of multiculturalism and environmentalism.

Top 101 Philosophers

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1622751337
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Top 101 Philosophers written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although their methodologies, areas of focus, and conclusions may diverge greatly, all philosophers in some form or another pose questions about universal truths. These individuals have elevated discourse and changed the way we interpret the world around us. Profiles of 101 of the most noteworthy individuals in the field introduce readers to the various philosophical schools of thought, as well as the ongoing questions and debates that have occupied philosophers and non-philosophers alike for centuries.

Hidden in Plain Sight

Author : Cora J. Voyageur
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442663375
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Hidden in Plain Sight written by Cora J. Voyageur and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2011-10-08 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed and accessible Hidden in Plain Sight series showcases the extraordinary contributions made by Aboriginal peoples to Canadian identity and culture. This collection features new accounts of Aboriginal peoples working hard to improve their lives and those of other Canadians, and serves as a powerful contrast to narratives that emphasize themes of victimhood, displacement, and cultural disruption. In this second volume of the series, leading scholars and other experts pay tribute to the enduring influence of Aboriginal peoples on Canadian economic and community development, environmental initiatives, education, politics, and arts and culture. Interspersed are profiles of many significant Aboriginal figures, including singer-songwriter and educator Buffy Sainte-Marie, politician Elijah Harper, entrepreneur Dave Tuccaro, and musician Robbie Robertson. Hidden in Plain Sight continues to enrich and broaden our understandings of Aboriginal and Canadian history, while providing inspiration for a new generation of leaders and luminaries.

Collected Works of George Grant: 1951-1959

Author : George Parkin Grant
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 9780802007636
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Collected Works of George Grant: 1951-1959 written by George Parkin Grant and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of all the important material from the 1950s when philosopher Geroge Grant did his first teaching and writing at Dalhousie University.

Political Thought in Canada

Author : Katherine Fierlbeck
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442604255
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Political Thought in Canada written by Katherine Fierlbeck and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What, if anything, makes Canada's political identity unique? Pollsters can measure values, but they cannot explain how these values arose over time, why they changed, or how people have attempted to make sense of them within a changing social and political environment. By examining the history of political ideas in Canada, we can better understand why Canada takes the shape that it does. In this book, Katherine Fierlbeck looks at the legacy of ideas taken from (or shaped in reaction to) the nations that have been most influential to Canada's development: the United Kingdom and the United States. The first section looks specifically at the nature of toryism, constitutional liberalism, and market liberalism. Then she examines the evolution of social justice in Canada. Does the country have, as J.S. Woodsworth hoped, a definitive "third way"? The final section focuses upon debates over cultural identity and minority rights. Contemporary political discussions in Canada are very much based upon the expressions of French-Canadian nationalism that have existed as long as, and perhaps even longer than, the country itself. How have these ideas influenced current thinking about culture and accommodation? The experiences;characterized by Canadian political thought also provide insight and ideas for nations around the world as their citizens struggle with similar questions. The political dynamics of the present are a product of how Canadians have viewed their country, or a vision of their country, in the past. These ideas of Canada, in history and in myth, provide a way of thinking about politics that may provoke and inspire Canadians—and others—to reflect upon their future.

Literary History of Canada

Author : Carl F. Klinck
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1487590997
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Literary History of Canada written by Carl F. Klinck and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1976-12-15 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed as a landmark in Canadian literary scholarship when it was originally published in 1965, the Literary History of Canada is now being reissued, revised and enlarged, in three volumes. This major effort of a large group of scholars working in the field of English-language Canadian literature provides a comprehensive, up-to-date reference work. It has already proven itself invaluable as a source of information on authors, genres, and literary trends and influences. It represents a positive attempt to give a history of Canada in terms of writings which deserve attention because of significant thought, form, and use of language. Volume 3 has been newly written for this edition of the History, and covers the years from about 1960 to 1974. The contributors to this volume are Claude Bissell, Desmond Pacey, Lauriat Lane, jr, Michael S. Cross, Thomas A. Goudge, John Webster Grant, John H. Chapman, William E. Swinton, Henry B. Mayo, Malcolm Ross, Brandon Conron, Clara Thomas, Sheila A. Egoff, John Ripley, William H. New, George Woodcock, and Northrop Frye.

Wittgenstein in Florida

Author : Jaakko Hintikka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780792313458
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book Wittgenstein in Florida written by Jaakko Hintikka and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1991-08-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the papers appearing in volume 87 numbers, 1-2 are based on papers presented at the Colloquium on the Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein held at the Department of Philosophy at Florida State University on 7-8 April 1989. We owe warm thanks to Florida State University for generously supporting this colloquium. The English translation of the chapter entitled 'Philosophie', from Wittgenstein's typescript number 213 (von Wright), appears here with permission of Wittgenstein's literary heirs, without affecting existing copyrights. The original German version of this chapter was edited by Heikki Nyman and appeared in Revue Internationale de Philosophie 43 (1989), pp. 175-203. Jaakko Hintikka's article (87, No.2) first appeared in a shorter form in The Times Literary Supplement No. 4565 (28 September to 4 October 1990, p. 1030). The present version appears with the permis sion of The Times Literary Supplement, which is gratefully acknowl edged. Our thanks are due to all the participants of the colloquium and the contributors to these special numbers.