Though a field often thought far from the center of contemporary philosophy, philosophy of art—perhaps more than any other field similarly situated—nevertheless enjoys extensive overlap with and points of exchange at that center. The last decade has seen a marked resurgence of interest in aesthetics and philosophy of art from those working outside these areas, and a reciprocal resurgence of interest in other subfields from philosophers of art. Art and Philosophy brings together tw...

We tried 1,000 places. And kept only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Athens.The “Soul of” collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Each guide in the “Soul of” collection includes:- the 30 best ex...

Are we able to do everything we ought to do? According to the important but controversial Ought Implies Can principle, the answer is yes.In this book Alex King sheds some much-needed light on this principle. She argues that it is flawed because we are obligated to perform some actions that we cannot perform, and goes on to present a suggested theory for anyone who would deny the principle. She examines the traditional motivations for Ought Implies Can, and finds that they to a larg...

Taking as its focus memorials of the First World War in Britain, this book brings a fresh approach to the study of public symbols by exploring how different motives for commemorating the dead were reconciled through the processes of local politics to create a widely valued form of collective expression. It examines how the memorials were produced, what was said about them, how support for them was mobilized and behaviour around them regulated. These memorials were the sites of contested, m...

This is how the world ends the first time …It’s Christmas Eve and Marion Thomas Nelson’s year is--finally--looking up. The United States won an impromptu skirmish with an unexpected foe, and now he and his wife are on their way to pick up their kids from Grandma’s house, where they’ve been safely stashed away. The future looks bright.But their celebration is cut short when the country is struck by a peculiar plague with extraterrestrial origins—a plague tha...

Eric Hayot teaches graduate students and faculty in literary and cultural studies how to think and write like a professional scholar. From granular concerns, such as sentence structure and grammar, to big-picture issues, such as adhering to genre patterns for successful research and publishing and developing productive and rewarding writing habits, Hayot helps ambitious students, newly minted Ph.D.'s, and established professors shape their work and develop their voices.Hayot does m...

An urgent defense of reason, the essential method for resolving—or even discussing—divisive issues: "A timely masterpiece."—Patricia S. Churchland, author of Touching a NerveReason, long held as the highest human achievement, is under siege. According to Aristotle, the capacity for reason sets us apart from other animals, yet today it has ceased to be a universally admired faculty. Rationality and reason have become political, disputed con...

In Relentless, New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo continues this pulse-pounding coming of age saga with characteristically brilliant, heart-shattering dilemmas that promise a roller coaster of emotions.It was a silly bet. She never imagined it would tear her carefully crafted world apart...When surfer Adam Parker walks into Beachcombers Café, Claire think he’s just another flirty customer. Until he nearly runs her over with his t...

Pieces of You is the thrilling sequel to Cassia Leo's renowned Shattered Hearts series. With her trademark humor and gripping twists, Leo delivers a captivating coming-of-age saga that will leave you breathless and on the edge of your seat.After a twenty-first birthday celebration Claire will never forget, she’s relieved to move back into the dorm with her best friend. Attending college a hundred miles away from Adam, their fledgling relationship ...

Why human nature is an aesthetic phenomenon—and why we need art and philosophy to understand ourselvesIn The Entanglement, philosopher Alva Noë explores the inseparability of life, art, and philosophy, arguing that we have greatly underestimated what this entangled reality means for understanding human nature.Life supplies art with its raw materials, but art, Noë argues, remakes life by giving us resources to live differently. Our lives are permeat...

“The most creative and courageous social theorist working today” examines the ethical binds that emerge within the force field of violence (Cornel West).“ . . . nonviolence is often seen as passive and resolutely individual. Butler’s philosophical inquiry argues that it is in fact a shrewd and even aggressive collective political tactic.” —New York TimesJudith Butler shows how an ethic of nonviolence must be connected to a broader ...

Practice-led research is a burgeoning area across the creative arts, with studio informed doctorates frequently favoured over traditional approaches to research. Practice as Research: Approaches to Creative Arts Enquiry is specifically designed as a training tool and is structured on the model used by most research programmes. A comprehensive introduction lays out the book's framework and individual chapters provide concrete examples of studio-based research in art, film and video...