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Exploring the complexities of ethical decision-making in competitive settings, Robert C. Solomon delves into the challenges individuals face when navigating moral dilemmas. He examines the nuances of choices and the implications they carry, providing insights into how ethics can be maintained amidst pressure and rivalry. Solomon's analysis offers a critical perspective on the intersection of ethics and competition, making it a valuable read for those interested in philosophy and business ethics.

This volume traces the emergence of German Idealism from Kant and his predecessors through the first half of the nineteenth century, ending with the 'irrationalism' of Kierkegaard. This book provides a broad, scholarly introduction to the period for students of philosophy and related disciplines, as well as some original interpretations of these authors.

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Solomon illuminates the rich life of the emotions--what they are and how theygive meaning to life. He shows that emotions are all essential to values, andto living happily, healthily, and well.

The Little Book of Mathematical Principles provides simple, clear explanations for over 120 principles, equations, paradoxes, laws and theorems that form the basis of modern mathematics.

An abridged reprint of the Doubleday edition of 1976, with a preface and a conclusion by the author.

How to be spiritual without believing in the supernatural.

Mock interviews with Kant, Hegel, Fichte, Schelling, Reinhold, Jacobi, Schlegel, and a letter from Schopenhauer.

Written by a well-known and respected scholar, this best-selling Introduction to Philosophy text has a student-friendly style and organization. Topics are arranged under big questions (see contents) with each chapter's discussion of the selected big question self-contained so instructors can choose which, and in what order, topics are presented. The writing style is concise and accessible, and coverage is comprehensive without being intimidating.

Exploring the enduring fascination with the seven deadly sins, this book features contributions from a diverse group of writers, including Thomas Pynchon, each tackling a specific sin. Robert C. Solomon introduces the historical context of these sins, tracing their evolution from Pope Gregory the Great's canon through various cultural and philosophical movements. The contributors offer a playful and insightful examination, steering clear of moralizing, while reflecting on the sins' relevance in contemporary society and their impact on literature and culture.