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Philosophy 2001 by Teodros Kiros

Self-construction and the Formation of Human Values

A theoretical defense of the potential of ordinary individuals to empower themselves through the construction of values.

Philosophy 2001-01-30 by Teodros Kiros

Self-Construction and the Formation of Human Values: Truth, Language, and Desire

This volume presents a theoretical defense of the potential of ordinary individuals to construct values and through them to become self-empowering, responsible participants in a democratic community. Rather than conceiving of power as domination, the author identifies true power as self-empowerment, a notion based on self-construction. He proposes the vision of an authentically free self filled with a compassion that is a composite of reason and feeling. Such a composite self does not consciously manipulate language, truth, and desire to dominate and subordinate other individuals, but uses them to construct values and norms that can enrich others. To support his argument the author draws on both classical and contemporary philosophers, as well as on literary sources.

Philosophy 2013-11 by Brad Inwood

Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy, Volume 45

Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy is a volume of original articles on all aspects of ancient philosophy. The articles may be of substantial length, and include critical notices of major books. OSAP is now published twice yearly, in both hardback and paperback. 'The serial Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy (OSAP) is fairly regarded as the leading venue for publication in ancient philosophy. It is where one looks to find the state-of-the-art. That the serial, which presents itself more as an anthology than as a journal, has traditionally allowed space for lengthier studies, has tended only to add to its prestige; it is as if OSAP thus declares that, since it allows as much space as the merits of the subject require, it can be more entirely devoted to the best and most serious scholarship.' Michael Pakaluk, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Philosophy 1999 by

Comptes Rendus Philosophiques

Philosophy 1999 by Jo-Ann Pilardi

Simone de Beauvoir Writing the Self

A philosophical investigation of the notion of the self in Simone de Beauvoir's writings.

Philosophy 1961 by

International Philosophical Quarterly

Occultism 1999 by New York Public Library. Research Libraries

Bibliographic Guide to Psychology

Philosophy 2000 by W. J. Mander

Anglo-American Idealism, 1865-1927

Reassesses the Anglo-American idealist movement, which dominated philosophical thinking at the turn of the century.

Philosophy 2000 by Philip E. Devine

Natural Law Ethics

Presents a contemporary version of the natural law tradition as a valid approach to ethical problems.

Philosophy 1999 by Luis E. Navia

The Adventure of Philosophy

Explores the most important questions and issues that have engaged philosophers over the past twenty-five centuries.