Philosophy of Language

What is illness? Is it a physiological dysfunction, a social label, or a way of experiencing the world? How do the physical, social and emotional worlds of a person change when they become ill? This title explores these questions by weaving together the personal story of author's own serious illness..

Educational policy and discussion, in Britain and the USA, are increasingly dominated by the confused ideology of egalitarianism. David E Cooper begins by identifying the principles hidden among the confusions, and argues that these necessarily conflict with the ideal of educational excellence - in ..

Educational policy and discussion, in Britain and the USA, are increasingly dominated by the confused ideology of egalitarianism. David E Cooper begins by identifying the principles hidden among the confusions, and argues that these necessarily conflict with the ideal of educational excellence - in ..

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For people in systematically unjust societies, self-respect and human dignity may prove to be impossible dreams. Exploring the implications of that view, this book argues that individual and social rationality may require the transformation rather than the realization of deep-seated aims...

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

Brings together Tallis's most popular essays and journalism from the past decade, revised for publication in book form...

In Defence of Phenomenology uses Merleau-Ponty's philosophy to counter the criticisms raised in Descombes's Modern French Philosophy, arguing that it often misunderstood or misrepresented Merleau-Ponty's philosophy. Low clarifies Merleau-Ponty's claims, then makes the case for them. He also argues a..

In Gods We Trust..

In Gods We Trust..

First published in 1991, In Praise of Cognitive Emotions comprises fourteen of Scheffler's most recent essays - all of which challenge contemporary notions of education and rationality. While defending the ideal of rationality, he insists that rationality not be identified with a mental faculty or a..

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...