Nigel Warburton Bücher

Von Sokrates über Leibniz bis hin zu Wittgenstein. Die großen philosophischen Fragen schnell und verständlich erklärt.Gibt es einen Gott, und wenn ja, warum lässt er Unrecht zu? Ist uns ein freier Wille gegeben oder nicht? Und ist der Mensch von Natur aus gut oder schlecht? In vierzig Kapiteln fasst Nigel Warburton 2400 Jahre Philosophiegeschichte zusammen. Er erklärt kurz, prägnant und verständlich die wesentlichen Theorien und Ideen der großen Denker und lädt zum Nachdenken, Streiten und Fragen ein.

Im Mittelpunkt dieses Bandes steht die FRage: „Warum soll man sich mit Philosophie beschäftigen?“ In sieben Kapiteln werden Antworten gegeben zu den Themenbereichen Gott, Recht und Unrecht, Politik, Außenwelt, Wissenschaft, Geist und Kunst. Das besondere an diesem Crash-Kurs liegt darin, daß nach den jeweils knappen Überblicken die wichtigsten Gründe genannt werden, die für und gegen die angeführten Lehrmeinungen sprechen.

This collection features essential texts from influential philosophers, providing a comprehensive introduction to key ideas and themes in Western philosophy. It includes works from thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant, exploring topics like ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. The anthology is designed for both students and general readers, offering insightful commentary and context to enhance understanding of philosophical concepts. Ideal for those seeking to engage with foundational philosophical questions and debates.

Now in its fourth edition, Philosophy The Classics is a brisk and invigorating tour through the great books of western philosophy. In his exemplary clear style, Nigel Warburton introduces and assesses thirty-three philosophical classics from Plato's Republic to Rawls' A Theory of Justice. With a glossary and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, this is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in philosophy.

Helps those who want to argue well and think critically. Using topical examples, this book includes such entries as: Principle of Charity; Lawyer's Answer; Least Worst Option; Poisoning the Well; Sentimentality; Sunk Cost Fallacy; Weasel Words; and, 'You would say that wouldn't you'.

Nigel Warburton, bestselling author and experienced lecturer, provides all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your essay-writing skills. The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good essay, and proceeds through a step-by-step exploration of exactly what you should consider to improve your essays and marks. You will find help on how focus on answering the question asked research and plan your essay build and sustain an argument improve your writing style and tone. The Basics of Essay Writing is packed full of good advice and practical exercises. Students of all ages and in every subject area will find it an easy-to-use and indispensable aid to their studies.

Philosophy: The Basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining and exploring the ways in which philosophy addresses key questions.

If an artist sends a live peacock to an exhibition, is it art?'What is art?' is a question many of us want answered but are too afraid to ask. It is the very question that Nigel Warburton demystifies in this brilliant and accessible little book. With the help of varied illustrations and photographs, from Cézanne and Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, best-selling author Warburton brings a philosopher's eye to art in a refreshing jargon-free style.With customary clarity, he explains art theories, that are much discussed but little understood, by thinkers such as Clive Bell, R.G Collingwood and Wittgenstein. He illuminates other perplexing problems in art, such as the artist's intention, representation and emotion. Drawing on photographs of Cindy Sherman and Tiananmen Square, Warburton shows that, if we are ever to answer the art question, we must consider each work of art on its own terms.A stimulating and handy guide through the art maze, The Art Question is essential reading for anyone interested in art, philosophy or those who simply like looking at and thinking about pictures.

Dieses Buch begann als Serie von podcast-Interviews im Internet: Aus weit über hundert Gesprächen zu einem bestimmten Thema mit jeweils einem großen Philosophen wurden die fünfundzwanzig besten Dialoge ausgewählt - entstanden ist so eine Einführung in die Philosophie der etwas anderen Art. In lockerer Form werden grundlegende Themen der Philosophie behandelt: Toleranz, wissenschaftlicher Realismus, Geist und Körper, Zeit und Unendlichkeit, Skeptizismus, Relativismus, Freundschaft und Politik, der Sinn des Lebens, das Problem des Bösen. Gesprächspartner von Edmonds und Warburton sind u. a. Simon Blackburn, Don Cupitt, Stephen Law, David Papineau, Michael Sandel, Peter Singer, Barry Stroud oder Tzvetan Todorov.