Simon Blackburn Libri

Plato is perhaps the most significant philosopher who has ever lived and The Republic , composed in Athens in about 375 BC, is widely regarded as his most famous dialogue. Its discussion of the perfect city and the perfect mind laid the foundations for Western culture and, for over two thousand years, has been the cornerstone of Western philosophy. As the distinguished Cambridge professor Simon Blackburn points out, it has probably sustained more commentary, and been subject to more radical and impassioned disagreement, than almost any other of the great founding texts of the modern world. In Plato's Republic , Blackburn explains the judicial, moral and political ideas in the Republic with dazzling insight and clarity. Blackburn also examines Republic 's remarkable influence and unquestioned staying power, and shows why, from St. Augustine to twentieth century philosophers such as Ludwig Wittgenstein and Henri Bergson, Western thought is still conditioned by this most important, and contemporary, of books.

Engaging with philosophical concepts from 1995 to 2010, Simon Blackburn examines the complexities of representation, truth, reason, and assertion within practical thought. He delves into how our understanding of values and norms shapes our expressions and commitments, emphasizing the interplay between propositions and actions. Expanding his analysis beyond semantics, Blackburn addresses broader themes such as pluralism, pragmatism, the philosophy of mind, and the essence of practical reasoning, offering a comprehensive exploration of these interconnected ideas.

From Aristotle to Zen, this is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of philosophy available. Ideal for students or a general readership, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only the Western philosophical tradition but also important themes fromChinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy. * 2,500 entries including the most recent terms and concepts * Biographical entries for nearly 500 philosophers * Terms relevant to philosophy from neighbouring disciplines Chronology of philosophical events

David Hume is generally recognized as the United Kingdom's greatest philosopher, as well as a notable historian and essayist, and a central figure of the Enlightenment. This book describes how Hume can be placed as one of the earliest, and most successful, evolutionary psychologists.

As one of the core basic sciences underpinning medical and clinical science, anatomy is a central discipline for medical students in the first years of medical schools worldwide. Without a fundamental understanding of gross anatomy, it is impossible to develop key clinical skills for examining a patient and identifying abnormalities.

Drawing on philosophy, psychology, literature, history, and popular culture, this book looks at the good and bad aspects of vanity and self-love, from the myth of Narcissus and the Christian story of the Fall to today's self-esteem industry.

Exploring the interplay between moral emotions and human motivation, Simon Blackburn presents a unique philosophy that addresses why we behave as we do and how we might improve. He develops a naturalistic ethics that harmonizes moral understanding with broader human experiences, challenging the notions of scepticism and relativism. By asserting that ethics can retain its authority while being grounded in our passions, Blackburn offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between morality and human nature.

Based on a lecture series in the humanities hosted by the New York Public Library.

Exploring the judicial, moral, and political ideas presented in Plato's renowned dialogue, Simon Blackburn delves into its profound influence on Western culture and philosophy. He traces its impact from early thinkers like St. Augustine to modern philosophers such as Whitehead and Bergson, illustrating how the concepts of the ideal city and mind continue to shape contemporary thought. Blackburn's analysis highlights the enduring significance of this foundational text in understanding the evolution of Western philosophical discourse.

This volume presents the Tilburg University Descartes Lectures delivered by Huw Price in 2008, where he discusses his distinctive version of the representationalism/naturalism combination. Includes critical commentary by four other major philosophers, and a response from Price. Essential course reading for advanced students of philosophy of language and metaphysics.