John Cottingham ist emeritierter Professor für Philosophie, dessen Werk sich tiefgründigen Fragen der menschlichen Existenz und der Religion widmet. Sein umfangreiches Schaffen konzentriert sich auf die Analyse philosophischer Konzepte und deren Beziehung zum religiösen Glauben. Cottingham ist bekannt für seinen scharfen Intellekt und seine Fähigkeit, komplexe Ideen klar darzustellen. Seine Schriften bieten den Lesern eine fesselnde Auseinandersetzung mit der Religionsphilosophie und Ethik.
Focusing on the interplay between emotional and intellectual dimensions of human experience, this work presents a fresh perspective on the philosophy of religion. It emphasizes that a religious worldview is deeply connected to spiritual practices and the pursuit of self-understanding and moral development. Engaging with significant contemporary debates in philosophy and theology, the book remains accessible to general readers while addressing key topics in the field.
Examines our society's struggle with the concept of belief. This book shows how the religious outlook connects with our human longings, how it links up with our moral and aesthetic experience, how it is integrally involved in the quest for self-understanding, and how it is not after all in conflict with a scientific understanding of the world.
John Cottingham explores the whys and wherefores that lead people to become believers.
Revered as the 'father of modern philosophy', Descartes is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, but his ideas are also highly controversial and have been subjected to intense criticism by philosophers. This book examines Descartes' attempt to construct a new basis for scientific understanding.
Focusing on three distinct philosophical approaches, this study delves into the systematic understanding of human nature. Cottingham explores the complexities of human existence through various lenses, offering insights into how different philosophies interpret our nature and existence. The analysis provides a comprehensive examination of the interplay between philosophy and human identity, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of what it means to be human.
Reason and the Passions in Greek, Cartesian and Psychoanalytic Ethics
Exploring the intersection of philosophy and human nature, this study by John Cottingham delves into three significant philosophical approaches. It presents a fresh perspective on moral philosophy and psychology, aiming to illuminate how philosophical inquiry can enhance our lives. The work is designed to engage both students and specialists, encouraging a deeper understanding of how philosophical concepts can inform our understanding of human behavior and ethics.
From ancient Greece to the leading philosophers of today, Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of the Western philosophical tradition. In 100 substantial and carefully chosen extracts, the volume covers all the main branches of philosophy - theory of knowledge and metaphysics, philosophy of mind, religion and science, moral philosophy (theoretical and applied), political theory and aesthetics. Chronologically and thematically arranged, the readings are introduced and linked together by a lucid philosophical commentary which guides the reader through the key arguments. This outstanding text will support a wide variety of introductory courses in philosophy, as well as providing more advanced students with a handy collection of classic source materials.
In this book, abstract intellectual argument meets ordinary human experience on matters such as the existence of God and the relation between religion and morality.
This study is an introduction to the best-known themes of Descartes's philosophy.