Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Husserl and the Cartesian Meditations


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Husserlian phenomenology has been attracting increasing interest. This volume provides an introduction to the key concepts that arise in the text of Husserl's 'Cartesian Meditations'.




Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Husserl and the Cartesian Meditations


Book Description

Husserl is one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century and his contribution to the phenomenology movement is widely recognised. The Cartesian Meditations is his most famous, and most widely studied work. The book introduces and assesses: Husserl's life and background to the Cartesian Meditations, the ideas and text of the Cartesian Meditations and the continuing imporance of Husserl's work to Philosophy.




Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Husserl and the Cartesian Meditations


Book Description

Husserlian phenomenology has been attracting increasing interest. This volume provides an introduction to the key concepts that arise in the text of Husserl's 'Cartesian Meditations'.




Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Merleau-Ponty and Phenomenology of Perception


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Merleau-Ponty and Phenomenology of Perception is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to Merleau-Ponty for the first time and reading his magnum opus. It is essential reading for students of Merleau-Ponty, phenomenology and related subjects such as art and cultural studies.




Husserl’s Phenomenology


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Drawing upon both Husserl's published works and posthumous material, Husserl's Phenomenology incorporates the results of the most recent Husserl research. It can consequently serve as a concise and updated introduction to his thinking.




Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Heidegger and Being and Time


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Heidegger is one of the most controversial thinkers of the 20th century. This book assesses his life and the background, ideas and text of his first major book, Being and time.




Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Aristotle and the Metaphysics


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Aristotles' 'Metaphysics' is one of the most important texts in Ancient Philosophy. This GuideBook looks at the Metaphysics thematically and takes the student through the main arguments found in the text. The book introduces and assesses Aristotle's life and the background to the Metaphysics, the ideas and text of the Metaphysics and Aristotle's philosophical legacy.




Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Mill on Utilitarianism


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Mill was one of the most important British philosophers of the nineteenth century; his Utilitarianism is a pivotal work in ethical thought. This book, written specifically for students coming to Mill - and perhaps philosophy - for the first time, will be an ideal guide. Mill on Utilitarianism introduces and assesses: * Mill's life and the background of Utilitarianism * the ideas and text of Utilitarianism * the continuing importance of Mill's work to philosophy This is the first book dedicated to Utilitarianism itself. Concisely written and engaging, it is perfect reading for those studying Mill or moral philosophy.




Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Descartes and The Meditations


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Rene Descartes is generally accepted as the "father of modern philosophy", and his Meditations is perhaps the most famous philosophical text ever written. In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Gary Hatfield guides the reader through the text of the Meditations, providing commentary and analysis throughout. He assesses Descartes' importance in the history of philosophy and his continuing relevance to contemporary thought. Descartes and the Meditations will be essential reading for all students of philosophy, and for anyone coming to Descartes for the first time.