The Porpoise Driven Life
Author : Melody Baran
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 19,35 MB
Release : 2019-11-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781950995066
Jimmy Buffett and Philosophy
Author : Erin McKenna
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,51 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 081269659X
Book Description
Fourteen essays relate Jimmy Buffet's life and music to philosophy, discussing reason, feminism, metaphysics, and other related topics.
Think Like a Shark
Author : Jim Toomey
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,3 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781449424046
Book Description
A satirical, sea-floor look at popular culture, as showcased through the lives of a lovable shark and his oceanic cronies. Collecting more than 42 weeks of Jim Toomey's Sherman's Lagoon, this collection transports readers to an imaginary lagoon near the South Pacific island of Kapupu, where a cast of coral-reef critters battles the encroachment of the hairless beach apes (a.k.a. humans). Commenting on such timely issues as rising sea levels and changing weather patterns, inhabitants of Toomey's nautical neighborhood include Sherman, an always-hungry but otherwise typical great white shark; his witty pearl-wearing wife, Megan; friendly Fillmore the turtle; geeky fish Ernest; macho hermit crab Hawthorne; and salty old Captain Quigley. Inside Sherman's Lagoon, these bottom-dwelling denizens offer under-the-sea hilarity, along with a real-life call to action in relation to protecting our environment, oceans, and all marine life.
The Porpoise
Author : Mark Haddon
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 14,70 MB
Release : 2019-06-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0385544324
Book Description
In a bravura feat of storytelling, Mark Haddon calls upon narratives ancient and modern to tell the story of Angelica, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship with her father. When a young man named Darius discovers their secret, he is forced to escape on a boat bound for the Mediterranean. To his surprise he finds himself travelling backwards over two thousand years to a world of pirates and shipwrecks, of plagues and miracles and angry gods. Moving seamlessly between the past and the present, Haddon conjures the worlds of Angelica and her would-be savior in thrilling fashion. As profound as it is entertaining, The Porpoise is a stirring and endlessly inventive novel from one of our finest storytellers.
Divergent and Philosophy
Author : Courtland Lewis
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 22,7 MB
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0812699114
Book Description
Courtland Lewis has scoured the planet to bring together the most talented faction members, factionless, and even a few from the Bureau to discuss the philosophy of Divergent. Divergent and Philosophy begins by examining the personal struggles that all people face at some time: What sort of person should I be? What if I find out my life is a lie? What do I owe my parents? Am I normal? Once readers have finished answering these questions they’re ready for the “choosing ceremony.” Part two examines each faction, looking at its virtues, vices, and other features that will help readers pick the “right” faction. This part gives readers a glimpse into what it’s like to be faced with the most important decision of our lives, the one that will forever determine who we are. Part three takes a step takes a step back, in order to question Chicago's ordering of society. Chicago is on the verge of revolution, but is this the result of the faction system itself, or is it the people within the factions that are behind the social discord? Part four shifts the focus individuals and those who hold power. Part five tells us how to recognize injustice.
Planet of the Apes and Philosophy
Author : John Huss
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 32,21 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0812698223
Book Description
Essays explore philosophical themes in The Planet of the Apes films including human-animal relationships, science and ethics.
American Philosophy
Author : Erin McKenna
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 14,44 MB
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1441178937
Book Description
American Philosophy offers the first historically framed introduction to the tradition of American philosophy and its contemporary engagement with the world. Born out of the social and political turmoil of the Civil War, American philosophy was a means of dealing with conflict and change. In the turbulence of the 21st century, this remains as relevant as ever. Placing the work of present-day American philosophers in the context of a history of resistance, through a philosophical tradition marked by a commitment to pluralism, fallibilism and liberation, this book tells the story of a philosophy shaped by major events that call for reflection and illustrates the ways in which philosophy is relevant to lived experience. This book presents a survey of the historical development of American philosophy, as well as coverage of key contemporary issues in America including race theory, feminism, indigenous peoples, and environmentalism and is the ideal introduction to the work of the major American thinkers, past and present, and the sheer breadth of their ideas and influence.
The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy
Author : Gregory Bassham
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,44 MB
Release : 2013-11-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0812698096
Book Description
The Chronicles of Narnia series has entertained millions of readers, both children and adults, since the appearance of the first book in 1950. Here, scholars turn the lens of philosophy on these timeless tales. Engagingly written for a lay audience, these essays consider a wealth of topics centered on the ethical, spiritual, mythic, and moral resonances in the adventures of Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the rest of the colorful cast. Do the spectacular events in Narnia give readers a simplistic view of human choice and decision making? Does Aslan offer a solution to the problem of evil? What does the character of Susan tell readers about Lewis’s view of gender? How does Lewis address the Nietzschean “master morality” embraced by most of the villains of the Chronicles? With these and a wide range of other questions, this provocative book takes a fresh view of the world of Narnia and expands readers’ experience of it.
The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy
Author : Gregory Bassham
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 29,92 MB
Release : 2013-11-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0812698061
Book Description
The Lord of the Rings is intended to be applicable to the real world of relationships, religion, pleasure, pain, and politics. Tolkien himself said that his grand tale of wizards, orcs, hobbits, and elves was aimed at truth and good morals in the actual world. Analysis of the popular appeal of The Lord of the Rings (on websites and elsewhere) shows that Tolkien fans are hungry for discussion of the urgent moral and cosmological issues arising out of this fantastic epic story. Can political power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is it morally wrong to give up hope? Can we find meaning in chance events? In The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy, seventeen young philosophy professors, all of them ardent Tolkien fans and most of them contributors to the four earlier volumes in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series, address some of these important issues and show how clues to their solutions may be found in the imaginary world of Middle-earth. The book is divided into five sections, concerned with Power and the Ring, the Quest for Happiness, Good and Evil in Middle-earth, Time and Mortality, and the Relevance
1/2 Price Living
Author : Ellie Kay
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802480039
Book Description
Ellie Kay, America’s Family Financial Expert ®, will show you how to cut your stress in half – and that’s just a side benefit! With the wit and wisdom of someone who has lived the half-price lifestyle, Ellie empowers you to cut the cord to a second income. This easy-to-read guide gives practical steps, creative suggestions, and valuable resources to help you and your family: Cut your food bill in half! Cut your vacation expense in half! Cut your clothing costs in half! Cut your debt in half – and out! Cut your housing expenses in half! AND double your giving!
