Philosophy Books

New and Published Books

1. The Fundamental Questions of Philosophy (Routledge Revivals)

   By Alfred Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First Published in 1951, this outline work on the theory of knowledge and metaphysics is intended both for university students who have recently started on the subject and for any who, without having the advantage of studying it at university, wish by private reading to acquire a general idea...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
2. Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals)

   By Alfred Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First published in 1959, this volume follows on from Dr. A. C. Ewing’s earlier work, The Definition of Good. The book does not apologize or undermine Ewing’s previous publication but after further consideration on the topic, it explores the issues that were arguably overlooked in the original book....

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
3. Kant's Treatment of Causality (Routledge Revivals)

   By Alfred Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First published in 1924, this book examines one of the main philosophical debates of the period. Focusing on Kant’s proof of causality, A.C. Ewing promotes its validity not only for the physical but also for the "psychological" sphere. The subject is of importance, for the problem of causality for...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
4. The Morality of Punishment (Routledge Revivals)

   With Some Suggestions for a General Theory of Ethics

   By Alfred Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First published in 1929, this book explores the crucial, ethical question of the objects and the justification of punishment. Dr. A. C. Ewing considers both the retributive theory and the deterrent theory on the subject whilst remaining commendably unprejudiced. The book examines the views which...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
5. Idealism (Routledge Revivals)

   A Critical Survey

   By Alfred Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First published in 1934, this book evaluates the characteristic doctrines of the idealism which dominated philosophy during the last century. It seeks to combine realism, as to epistemology and physical objects, with a greater appreciation of views which emphasize the unity and rationality of the...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
6. The Definition of Good (Routledge Revivals)

   By Alfred Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First published in Great Britain in 1948, this book examines the definition of goodness as being distinct from the question of What things are good? Although less immediately and obviously practical, Dr. Ewing argues that the former question is more fundamental since it raises the issue of whether...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
7. A.C. Ewing Collected Works (Routledge Revivals)

   By A. C. Ewing

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   This six volume backlist collection brings together an assortment of seminal works by highly influential British philosopher A. C. Ewing. This comprehensive and diverse collection encompasses a fantastic selection of his work in the field of moral philosophy and the history of philosophy; ranging...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
8. Plato's Dialectic on Woman

   Equal, Therefore Inferior

   By Elena Blair

   Series: Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies

   With the birth of the feminist movement classicists, philosophers, educational experts, and psychologists, all challenged by the question of whether or not Plato was a feminist, began to examine Plato’s dialogues in search of his conception of woman. The possibility arose of a new focus affecting...

   Published May 20th 2012 by Routledge
9. Tensions of Modernity

   Las Casas and His Legacy in the French Enlightenment

   By Daniel R. Brunstetter

   Series: Routledge Innovations in Political Theory

   Politics today is marked by tension between claims of universal human rights and diversity. From the war on terror to immigration, one of the major challenges facing liberalism is to understand the scope of equality in a world in which certain peoples are perceived to reject and/or violently resist...

   Published May 20th 2012 by Routledge
10. Human Health and Ecological Integrity

    Ethics, Law and Human Rights

    Edited by Laura Westra, Colin L. Soskolne, Donald W. Spady

    The connection between environment and health has been well studied and documented, particularly by the World Health Organization. It is now being included in some legal instruments, although for the most part caselaw does not explicitly make that connection. Neither the right to life nor the...

    Published May 15th 2012 by Routledge