Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction


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Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction is a compact yet comprehensive book offering an explication and critique of the major theories that have shaped philosophical ethics. Engaging with both historical and contemporary figures, this book explores the scope, limits, and requirements of morality. DeNicola traces our various attempts to ground morality: in nature, in religion, in culture, in social contracts, and in aspects of the human person such as reason, emotions, caring, and intuition.




Western Philosophy


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Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of the Western philosophical tradition from ancient Greece to the leading philosophers of today. Features substantial and carefully chosen excerpts from all the greats of philosophy, arranged thematically and chronologically Readings are introduced and linked together by a lucid philosophical commentary which guides the reader through the key arguments Embraces all the major subfields of philosophy: theory of knowledge and metaphysics, philosophy of mind, religion and science, moral philosophy (theoretical and applied), political theory, and aesthetics Updated edition now includes additional contemporary readings in each section Augmented by two completely new sections on logic and language, and philosophy and the meaning of life




Varieties of Practical Reasoning


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An overview of the philosophical subfield of practical reasoning.




Faith with Reason


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He argues that the reasonableness of faith depends not only on beliefs about the world but also on beliefs about oneself (for instance about what one wants, about one's hopes and fears) and on what one is willing to trust. Helm goes on to look at the relations between belief and trust, and between faith and virtue, and concludes with an exploration of one particular type of belief about oneself, the belief that one is oneself a believer. This is a book for anyone interested in the basis of religious faith."--BOOK JACKET.




Fagothey's Right & Reason


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This book is designed for undergraduate courses in ethics.




Western Philosophy


Book Description

Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of the Western philosophical tradition from ancient Greece to the leading philosophers of today. Features substantial and carefully chosen excerpts from all the greats of philosophy, arranged thematically and chronologically Readings are introduced and linked together by a lucid philosophical commentary which guides the reader through the key arguments Embraces all the major subfields of philosophy: theory of knowledge and metaphysics, philosophy of mind, religion and science, moral philosophy (theoretical and applied), political theory, and aesthetics Updated edition now includes additional contemporary readings in each section Augmented by two completely new sections on logic and language, and philosophy and the meaning of life




Ultimate Six Catholic Catechisms Anthology


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In this Ultimate Catechism Collection are the major traditional catholic teaching catechisms: + Baltimore Catechisms 1, 2 & 3 + Catechism of the Council of Trent + The Douay Catechism of 1649 + the Didache or Teaching of the Twelve Apostles + Catechism of Pius X + Thomas Aquinas Shorter Catechism of the Summa Theologica With Special Annotation extras: * The Council of Trent and the Bible by Rev. James T. Cotter * The Didache Formula of Baptism in the Early Church by Dr. Leo F. Miller, D.D., * Historical Implications in the Writings of St Thomas Aquinas by Henry Smith O.P., Ph.D., S.T.Lr., Catholic University of America Plus * Pope Pius X - Last Words as appearing in the NY Times and * Pope Benedict’s Anniversary Plea for Peace




German Idealism


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This anthology brings together 26 readings from the classic works of German Idealist philosophy. The four towering figures - Kant, Fichte, Hegel and Schelling - are given extensive coverage, while the work of Schiller is also included.




Hearts Crossing Ranch: The Anthology


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Take a trail ride to Hearts Crossing Ranch where you'll encounter a family full of love, a land rich in history and contemporary challenges...and a band of brothers and sisters who'll do anything for each other and the men and women they love. Hearts Crossing Ranch Anthology contains all seven Hearts Crossing Ranch series of Christian romances plus the never-before-published "Cross Your Heart", the final chapter in the Martin siblings' stories of heartbreak, triumph and finding those happily-ever-afters western style.Includes:Hearts Crossing RanchRedeeming DaisySanctuaryRight to BraggSoul FoodAngel ChildSeeing DaylightCross Your Heart