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Book Synopsis Philosophy Imprisoned by : Sarah Tyson
Download or read book Philosophy Imprisoned written by Sarah Tyson and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western philosophy’s relationship with prisons stretches from Plato’s own incarceration to the modern era of mass incarceration. Philosophy Imprisoned: The Love of Wisdom in the Age of Mass Incarceration draws together a broad range of philosophical thinkers, from both inside and outside prison walls, in the United States and beyond, who draw on a variety of critical perspectives (including phenomenology, deconstruction, and feminist theory) and historical and contemporary figures in philosophy (including Kant, Hegel, Foucault, and Angela Davis) to think about prisons in this new historical era. All of these contributors have experiences within prison walls: some are or have been incarcerated, some have taught or are teaching in prisons, and all have been students of both philosophy and the carceral system. The powerful testimonials and theoretical arguments are appropriate reading not only for philosophers and prison theorists generally, but also for prison reformers and abolitionists.
Book Synopsis Death and Other Penalties by : Lisa Guenther
Download or read book Death and Other Penalties written by Lisa Guenther and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass incarceration is one of the most pressing ethical and political issues of our time. In this volume, philosophers join activists and those incarcerated on death row to grapple with contemporary U.S. punishment practices and draw out critiques around questions of power, identity, justice, and ethical responsibility. This work takes shape against a backdrop of disturbing trends: The United States incarcerates more of its own citizens than any other country in the world. A disproportionate number of these prisoners are people of color, and, today, a black man has a greater chance of going to prison than to college. The United States is the only Western democracy to retain the death penalty, even after decades of scholarship, statistics, and even legal decisions have depicted a deeply flawed system structured by racism and class oppression. Motivated by a conviction that mass incarceration and state execution are among the most important ethical and political problems of our time, the contributors to this volume come together from a diverse range of backgrounds to analyze, critique, and envision alternatives to the injustices of the U.S. prison system, with recourse to deconstruction, phenomenology, critical race theory, feminism, queer theory, and disability studies. They engage with the hyper-incarceration of people of color, the incomplete abolition of slavery, the exploitation of prisoners as workers and as “raw material” for the prison industrial complex, the intensive confinement of prisoners in supermax units, and the complexities of capital punishment in an age of abolition. The resulting collection contributes to a growing intellectual and political resistance to the apparent inevitability of incarceration and state execution as responses to crime and to social inequalities. It addresses both philosophers and activists who seek intellectual resources to contest the injustices of punishment in the United States.
Book Synopsis Arrested Development and Philosophy by : Kristopher G. Phillips
Download or read book Arrested Development and Philosophy written by Kristopher G. Phillips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT AND PHILOSOPHY Is George Michael’s crush on his cousin unnatural? Is it immoral for Lindsay to lie about stealing clothes to hide her job? Is Gob better off living his life in bad faith? What inferences can we draw from Tobias’s double-entendres? Are the pictures really of bunkers or balls? The Bluth family’s faults, foibles, and character flaws are so excruciatingly familiar that we squirm in painful recognition of the outrageous impulses that we all have but would never act on. The Bluths seem utterly unaware of the gaping distance between their behavior and accepted social norms. Lurking behind this craziness are large moral and philosophical issues to be explored. From Plato to Aristotle, from Descartes to Marx, Arrested Development and Philosophy draws from great philosophical minds to shed new light on the show’s key questions and captivating themes, including the nature of self-knowledge and happiness, business ethics and capitalist alienation, social class, the role of error in character development, and much more.
Book Synopsis Philosophy Behind Bars by : Kirstine Szifris
Download or read book Philosophy Behind Bars written by Kirstine Szifris and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Male prisons can be dangerous places with a climate of distrust, but can long-term prisoners be given the space to reflect and grow ? This ground-breaking study found that engaging prisoners in philosophy education enabled them to think about some of the ‘big’ questions in life and as a result to see themselves and others differently.
Book Synopsis The Prisoner's Philosophy by : Joel C. Relihan
Download or read book The Prisoner's Philosophy written by Joel C. Relihan and published by University of Notre Dame Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman philosopher Boethius (c. 480-524) is best known for the Consolation of Philosophy, one of the most frequently cited texts in medieval literature. In the Consolation, an unnamed Boethius sits in prison awaiting execution when his muse Philosophy appears to him. Her offer to teach him who he truly is and to lead him to his heavenly home becomes a debate about how to come to terms with evil, freedom, and providence. The conventional reading of the Consolation is that it is a defense of pagan philosophy; nevertheless, many readers who accept this basic argument find that the ending is ambiguous and that Philosophy has not, finally, given the prisoner the comfort she had promised. In The Prisoner's Philosophy, Joel C. Relihan delivers a genuinely new reading of the Consolation. He argues that it is a Christian work dramatizing not the truths of philosophy as a whole, but the limits of pagan philosophy in particular. He views it as one of a number of literary experiments of late antiquity, taking its place alongside Augustine's Confessions and Soliloquies as a spiritual meditation, as an attempt by Boethius to speak objectively about the life of the mind and its relation to God. Relihan discerns three fundamental stories intertwined in the Consolation an ironic retelling of Plato's Crito, an adaptation of Lucian's Jupiter Confutatus, and a sober reduction of Job to a quiet dialogue in which the wounded innocent ultimately learns wisdom in silence. Relihan's claim that Boethius's text was written as a Menippean satire does not rest merely on identifying a mixture of disparate literary influences on the text, or on the combination of verse and prose or of fantasy and morality. More important, Relihan argues, Boethius deliberately dramatizes the act of writing about systematic knowledge in a way that calls into question the value of that knowledge. Philosophy's attempt to lead an exile to God's heaven is rejected; the exile comes to accept the value of the phenomenal world, and theology replaces philosophy to explain the place of human beings in the order of the world. Boethius Christianizes the genre of Menippean satire, and his Consolation is a work about humility and prayer. "Acknowledging that the Consolation of Philosophy is 'over-familiar and under-read, ' Joel Relihan puts to the side old bromides about the work and instead pays careful attention to the narrative(s) Boethius constructs, grounding his readings in the contexts the work cultivates, especially its Menippean elements. The result is perhaps the first satisfying reading of the Consolation to be produced, a satisfaction felt also in the ways Relihan mirrors Boethius himself in the thoroughness of his scholarship and the elegance of his exposition. No one who studies Boethius will be able to ignore this book." --Joseph Pucci, Brown University "Anyone who has been fascinated, intrigued, or perhaps puzzled by the meaning, structure, or argument of Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy will find Joel Relihan's new book a welcome addition to the study of this core text of the early medieval world whose influence extends to the present time. Relihan's study is a tour de force that belongs in the library of all those who appreciate Boethius's depth and subtlety. Fortune's wheel has indeed turned in the favor of those who wish to explore with Relihan the intricacies and brilliance of the Consolation." --Fr. John Fortin, O.S.B., Saint Anselm College
Book Synopsis Philosophy of Childhood Today by : Brock Bahler
Download or read book Philosophy of Childhood Today written by Brock Bahler and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-10-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although philosophy of childhood has always played some part in philosophical discourse, its emergence as a field of postmodern theory follows the rise, in the late nineteenth century, of psychoanalysis, for which childhood is a key signifier. Then in the mid-twentiethcentury Philipe Aries’s seminal Centuries of Childhood introduced the master-concept of childhood as a social and cultural invention, thereby weakening the strong grip of biological metaphors on imagining childhood. Today, while philosophy of childhood per se is a relatively boundaryless field of inquiry, it is one that has clear distinctions from history, anthropology, sociology, and even psychology of childhood. This volume of essays, which represents the work of a diverse, international set of scholars, explores the shapes and boundaries of the emergent field, and the possibilities for mediating encounters between its multiple sectors, including history of philosophy, philosophy of education, pedagogy, literature and film, psychoanalysis, family studies, developmental theory, ethics, history of subjectivity, history of culture, and evolutionary theory. The resultis an engaging introduction to philosophy of childhood for those unfamiliar with this area of scholarship, and a timely compendium and resource for those for whom it is a new disciplinary articulation.
Download or read book The Life Inside written by Andy West and published by Picador. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Irish Times and The i Book of 2022'Tense and intimate . . . an education' - Geoff Dyer'Enriching, sobering and at times heartrending. A wonder' - Sir Lenny Henry'Authentic, fascinating and deeply moving' - Terry Waite__________Can someone in prison be more free than someone outside? Would we ever be good if we never felt shame? What makes a person worthy of forgiveness?Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. Every day he has conversations with people inside about their lives, discusses their ideas and feelings, and listens as they explore new ways to think about their situation.When Andy steps into a prison, he also confronts his inherited shame: his father, uncle and brother all spent time behind bars. While Andy has built a different life for himself, he still fears that their fate will also be his. As he discusses pressing questions of truth, identity and hope with his students, he searches for his own form of freedom too.Moving, sympathetic, wise and frequently funny, The Life Inside is an elegantly written and unforgettable memoir. Through a blend of storytelling and gentle philosophical questioning, it offers a new insight into our stretched justice system, our failing prisons and the complex lives being lived inside.__________'Inspiring' - The Observer'Strives with humour and compassion to understand the phenomenon of prison' - Sydney Review of Books'Expands both heart and mind' - Ciaran Thapar'A fascinating and enlightening journey . . . A legitimate page-turner' - 3AM
Book Synopsis The philosophy of success by : Emily Brown
Download or read book The philosophy of success written by Emily Brown and published by Greenbooks editore. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Philosophy of Success: Lessons from Great Philosophers for Achieving a Happy and Fulfilling Life" is a book that explores the application of philosophical principles to the pursuit of success and happiness in everyday life. The author, through a careful analysis of the works of great philosophers throughout history, provides a practical and inspiring guide for those who wish to fulfill themselves and lead a meaningful life. The book examines the philosophical perspectives of thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Nietzsche, and many others. Each chapter outlines the key ideas of a specific philosopher and explains how these can be applied to our personal and professional goals. Through the lessons of the great philosophers, the author highlights fundamental concepts such as the search for meaning, ethics, happiness, authenticity, wisdom, and the pursuit of a satisfying life. The work offers practical examples, success stories, and useful advice on how to embrace these principles in everyday life. "The Philosophy of Success" not only provides an overview of the history of philosophy but also encourages the reader to reflect on their own beliefs, values, and purposes. It offers valuable guidance for those who wish to develop a clear vision of their own life and learn the necessary strategies to achieve authentic happiness and personal fulfillment. Whether you are a philosophy enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration to achieve your goals, "The Philosophy of Success" invites you to embark on a journey of discovery and personal growth through the wisdom of the great philosophers.
Book Synopsis The Palgrave Handbook of Philosophy and Public Policy by : David Boonin
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Philosophy and Public Policy written by David Boonin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 859 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together a large and diverse collection of philosophical papers addressing a wide variety of public policy issues. Topics covered range from long-standing subjects of debate such as abortion, punishment, and freedom of expression, to more recent controversies such as those over gene editing, military drones, and statues honoring Confederate soldiers. Part I focuses on the criminal justice system, including issues that arise before, during, and after criminal trials. Part II covers matters of national defense and sovereignty, including chapters on military ethics, terrorism, and immigration. Part III, which explores political participation, manipulation, and standing, includes discussions of issues involving voting rights, the use of nudges, and claims of equal status. Part IV covers a variety of issues involving freedom of speech and expression. Part V deals with questions of justice and inequality. Part VI considers topics involving bioethics and biotechnology. Part VII is devoted to beginning of life issues, such as cloning and surrogacy, and end of life issues, such as assisted suicide and organ procurement. Part VIII navigates emerging environmental issues, including treatments of the urban environment and extraterrestrial environments.
Book Synopsis Orange Is the New Black and Philosophy by : Richard Greene
Download or read book Orange Is the New Black and Philosophy written by Richard Greene and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of eighteen chapters by talented philosophical minds probes some of the many lessons to be learned from Orange Is the New Black (mostly the addictive Netflix comedy-drama but with some attention to the best-selling real-life book by Piper Kerman). The show and the book that inspired it both dramatically highlight the troubling, stressful situation of millions of incarcerated Americans. How do the show’s shower scenes shed light on the classical mind-body problem? How can we make our lives meaningful when our options are curtailed by authority? What does it mean to manipulate someone, and why is it bad? What can we learn about the peculiarity of human beliefs from Pennsatucky’s notion of the gay agenda? Is Litchfield Prison a preparation for life outside—or just a scale model of life outside? What could the governors of Litchfield learn from Jeremy Bentham and his panopticon? How is it that even in prison we find ourselves condemned to be free? Why is one of the worst things about prison being forced to see who and what we really are? It so happens that life in prison is absolutely full and overfull of philosophical implications. Orange Is the New Black and Philosophy stays close to the characters and scenes of the TV show, applying insights from ethics, existentialism, metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy. The book is aimed at thoughtful fans of this amazingly fine TV show, who want to learn more about its disturbing issues.
Book Synopsis Prisoners of Our Thoughts by : Alex Pattakos
Download or read book Prisoners of Our Thoughts written by Alex Pattakos and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book expands on Viktor Frankl's seminal Man's Search for Meaning, examining the book's concepts in depth and widening the market for them by introducing an entirely new way to look at work and the workplace. Alex Pattakos, a former colleague of Frankl's, brings the search for meaning at work within the grasp of every reader using simple, straightforward language. The author distills Frankl's ideas into seven core principles: Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude; Realize your will to meaning; Detect the meaning of life's moments; Don't work against yourself; Look at yourself from a distance; Shift your focus of attention; and Extend beyond yourself. By demonstrating how Dr. Frankl's key principles can be applied to all kinds of work situations, Prisoners of Our Thoughts opens up new opportunities for finding personal meaning and living an authentic work life.
Book Synopsis Death and Other Penalties by : Geoffrey Adelsberg
Download or read book Death and Other Penalties written by Geoffrey Adelsberg and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Forgiveness - Volume II by : Court D. Lewis
Download or read book The Philosophy of Forgiveness - Volume II written by Court D. Lewis and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume II of Vernon Press’s series on the Philosophy of Forgiveness offers several challenging and provocative chapters that seek to push the conversation in new directions and dimensions. Volume I, Explorations of Forgiveness: Personal, Relational, and Religious, began the task of creating a consistent multi-dimensional account of forgiveness, and Volume II’s New Dimensions of Forgiveness continues this goal by presenting a set of chapters that delve into several deep conceptual and metaphysical features of forgiveness. New Dimensions of Forgiveness creates a theoretical framework for understanding the many nuanced features of forgiveness, namely, third-party forgiveness, forgiveness as an aesthetic process, the role of resentment in warranting forgiveness, the moral status of self-forgiveness, epistemic trust, forgiveness’s influence on the moral status of persons, forgiveness in time, the status of Substance and Subject within a Hegelian framework, Jacques Derrida’s “impossible” forgiveness, and the use of imaginative “magic” to become a maximal forgiver. Readers will be challenged to question and come to terms with many oft-overlooked, yet important philosophical dimensions of forgiveness.
Book Synopsis Letter from a Birmingham Jail by : Dr Martin Luther King
Download or read book Letter from a Birmingham Jail written by Dr Martin Luther King and published by HarperOne. This book was released on 2025-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book PHILOSOPHY written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 1122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a philosophical expedition with "PHILOSOPHY UNVEILED," our comprehensive MCQ guide that illuminates the profound realms of thought and reason. Tailored for students, seekers of wisdom, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of existence, this guide is your key to unraveling the tapestry of philosophical inquiry. Immerse yourself in engaging multiple-choice questions, insightful analyses, and interactive learning elements that navigate through the rich history, major themes, and influential thinkers of philosophy. Key Features: Historical Journey: Explore the evolution of philosophical thought from ancient to contemporary times. MCQs guide you through the milestones of philosophical history, providing insights into the development of ideas and the intellectual giants who shaped them. Major Philosophical Themes: Delve into fundamental philosophical concepts such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and existentialism. Thought-provoking multiple-choice questions prompt critical thinking about the core questions that have preoccupied philosophers throughout the ages. Influential Thinkers: Encounter the minds that have left an indelible mark on the philosophical landscape. MCQs delve into the works of Aristotle, Kant, Nietzsche, and others, providing a nuanced understanding of their contributions and perspectives. Applied Philosophy: Connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications. Case studies, practical examples, and visual aids enrich your learning experience, demonstrating the relevance of philosophy to everyday life. Interactive Learning: Foster engagement with interactive elements, including discussion prompts, quizzes, and supplementary resources. This guide goes beyond traditional textbooks, encouraging active participation in the exploration of philosophical ideas. Why Choose Our MCQ Guide? Educational Excellence: Crafted by philosophy experts, this guide ensures accuracy and depth in presenting philosophical ideas, making it an invaluable resource for students and seekers of wisdom. Versatile Learning: Whether you're a philosophy student, a casual reader, or someone exploring the depths of human thought for the first time, this guide accommodates various learning preferences and levels of expertise. Practical Insight: Gain practical insights into applying philosophical concepts to real-life situations. The guide equips you with the knowledge needed to think critically, question assumptions, and engage in meaningful philosophical discourse. Keywords: Philosophy, MCQ Guide, Thought and Reason, Philosophical Themes, Influential Thinkers, Historical Journey, Applied Philosophy, Interactive Learning, Existentialism, Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology. Embark on a journey into the realms of thought and reason with "PHILOSOPHY UNVEILED." Whether you're a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or a curious mind exploring these ideas for the first time, this MCQ guide is your passport to the world of philosophical inquiry. Add this essential resource to your collection and unlock the profound wisdom that philosophy has to offer. Purchase your guide now and elevate your understanding of the timeless questions that shape human existence!
Book Synopsis Philosophy Bridging the World Religions by : P. Koslowski
Download or read book Philosophy Bridging the World Religions written by P. Koslowski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fifth and last volume of the EXPO-Discourses of the World Religions (World Exposition EXPO 2000, Hannover, Germany). The series aims at a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in their theological and philosophical propositions. It sees in philosophy a bridge between the religions and a means to overcome religious hostility and fundamentalism and to further the dialogue of the religions.
Book Synopsis Philosophy of Religion A-Z by : Quinn Patrick Quinn
Download or read book Philosophy of Religion A-Z written by Quinn Patrick Quinn and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise alphabetical guide to the philosophical investigation of religion and the meaning of religious beliefs.Philosophy of Religion A-Z provides an overview of the main themes, key figures and issues in the subject. Both topical and historical, it examines key concepts from the Absolute and the Afterlife to World Religions and Yoga as well as thinkers from Abraham to Wittgenstein. The relationship between philosophy and theology is examined as is that between religion, faith and belief. Extensive cross-references demonstrate clear connections between entries.This reference guide will be useful for anyone interested in the philosophy of religion, in philosophy and theology as well as in anthropology, cultural and religious studies, mythology and the psychology and sociology of religion.Features* The alphabetical presentation of the issues and thinkers involved makes for ease of reading.* Philosophers' views on religion are objectively and sympathetically presented as are the various religious creeds discussed.
