Gordon Graham Knihy

Moderní úvod do filosofie umění napsaný přehledným a srozumitelným způsobem. Gordonova kniha nevyžaduje od čtenáře hluboké znalosti filosofie a je ideální pro ty, kteří se studiem této problematiky teprve začínají. Každá kapitola obsahuje řadu příkladů, závěrečné shrnutí a seznam doporučené četby. Zahrnuje všechny oblasti umění: film, výtvarné umění, prózu, poezii, hudbu i architekturu. Zprostředkovává srozumitelně myšlení významných filosofů a teoretiků minulosti i současnosti, kteří se uměním zabývali (Althusser, Collingwood, Derrida, Habermas, Hegel, Hume, Mill, Kant, Lévi-Straus, Lukács, Schopenhauer a řada dalších). Kniha je doplněna přehledným rejstříkem a seznamem nejvýznamnějších uměleckých děl, o nichž pojednává.

The book explores the intersection of modern moral philosophy and recent advancements in New Testament scholarship, highlighting how contemporary ethical theories can enhance our understanding of biblical texts. It delves into the implications of moral concepts within the context of the New Testament, offering fresh insights into the ethical teachings found in scripture. By bridging these two fields, the author aims to enrich both philosophical discourse and theological reflection.

The narrative explores deep-seated corruption within the executive management of Chelan County Public Utility, where intimidation and secrecy overshadow trust and transparency. As the integrity of jobs and lives hangs in the balance, the story unveils the consequences of such pervasive dishonesty and the impact on the community.

Exploring the intersection of art and religion, this philosophical work delves into how these elements can provide meaning in a materialistic world dominated by science. Gordon Graham builds on Max Weber's concept of 'disenchantment' in contemporary culture, examining the decline of spiritual values. Through the lens of various philosophers, he argues that art, liberated from religious constraints, holds the potential to restore enchantment to our lives, merging insights from both analytical and continental philosophical traditions.

Jem Mace was a Victorian fighter and adventurer who became the first worldwide sports star and paved the way for modern boxing. This is the first-ever biography of this larger than life character.

Praise for KINGS OF TEXAS""Kings of Texas is a fresh and very welcome history of the great King Ranch. It's concise but thorough, crisply written, meticulous, and very readable. It should find a wide audience.""-Larry McMurtry, author of Sin Killer and the Pulitzer Prize--winning Lonesome Dove""This book is about the King Ranch, but it is about much more than that. A compelling chronicle of war, peace, love, betrayal, birth, and death in the region where the Texas-Mexico border blurs in the haze of the Wild Horse Desert, it is also an intriguing detective story with links to the present-and a first-rate read.""-H.W. Brands, author of The Age of Gold and the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist The First American

The history of the last two hundred years is a story of the immense and relentless growth of the State at the expense of other social institutions. We are now so familiar and accepting of the State's pre-eminence in all things, that few think to question it, and most suppose that democratic endorsement legitimizes it. The aim of this essay is to present a sustained and compelling argument against both presumptions. It contends that the gross imbalance of power in the modern State between ruler and ruled is sorely in need of justification, and that democracy simply masks this need with an illusion of popular sovereignty. Although this is an essay in cultural criticism whose argument should be fully accessible to the general reader, it is written from within the European tradition of political philosophy from Plato to Rawls.

This book provides a thorough overview of moral philosophy from Socrates to today, using accessible language. It includes primary readings from key philosophers, making it ideal for ethics courses. The revised edition features expanded discussions on various ethical debates and environmental ethics, enriching the exploration of moral thought.

Philosophy of The Arts presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of art for the first time. The third edition is greatly enhanced by new chapters on art and beauty, the performing arts and modern art, and new sections on Aristotle, Hegel and Nietzsche. All other chapters have been thoroughly revised and extended.

The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace.