Rationality Through Reasoning answers the question of how people are motivated to do what they believe they ought to do, built on a comprehensive account of normativity, rationality and reasoning that differs significantly from much existing philosophical thinking.Develops an original account of normativity, rationality and reasoning significantly different from the majority of existing philosophical thoughtIncludes an account of theoretica...

A vital new moral perspective on the climate change debate.Esteemed philosopher John Broome avoids the familiar ideological stances on climate change policy and examines the issue through an invigorating new lens. As he considers the moral dimensions of climate change, he reasons clearly through what universal standards of goodness and justice require of us, both as citizens and as governments. His conclusions—some as demanding as they are logical—will challenge an...

In "The Cosmic Derelict," Broome likely presents a narrative that explores the discovery of an abandoned or mysterious spacecraft drifting through the cosmos. The novel would likely feature themes of exploration, adventure, and possibly encounters with alien technology or civilizations.Broome's writing style in science fiction is characterized by its imaginative concepts, fast-paced action, and exploration of futuristic technologies and space travel. As a writer with a background in comic ...

The Cosmic Derelict by John Broome delivers a mysterious and captivating science fiction narrative that explores the haunting silence of deep space and the secrets left behind by forgotten journeys. Broome crafts a story where an abandoned object drifting through the cosmos becomes the center of intrigue, danger, and discovery. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a suspenseful exploration of the unknown, where every clue reveals deeper mysteri...

This volume is a selection of Broome's recent papers on normativity, rationality, and reasoning. It covers a variety of topics such as the meanings of 'ought', 'reason', and 'reasons'; the fundamental structure of normativity and the metaphysical priority of ought over reasons; the ownership - or agent-relativity - of oughts and reasons; the distinction between rationality and normativity; the notion of rational motivation; what characterizes the human activity of reasoning, and what is th...

Embark on an interstellar odyssey with "Amazing Tales Volume 13", a mesmerizing science fiction anthology meticulously curated by the illustrious Frederik Pohl. This collection is a galaxy-spanning treasure trove of narratives that invites sci-fi enthusiasts to traverse the vast and varied cosmos, where imagination knows no bounds. Prepare for a pulse-pounding escape with "Asteroid of the Damned" by Pohl and Dirk Wylie, a masterful blend of crime and cosmic intrigue set against the backdro...

Letters from a father to his son when his son left home. The letters cover all the issues that parents face with their children. The father gives his son instruction and teaching about all the important American values of life that are important. The reader, especially a parent, can easily get inspired and ideas on how they can still influence their child who has just left home.

This study uses techniques from economics to illuminate fundamental questions in ethics, particularly in the foundations of utilitarianism. Topics considered include the nature of teleological ethics, the foundations of decision theory, the value of equality and the moral significance of a person's continuing identity through time.

T. M. Scanlon offers a qualified defense of normative cognitivism--the view that there are irreducibly normative truths about reasons for action. He responds to three familiar objections: that such truths would have troubling metaphysical implications; that we would have no way of knowing what they are; and that the role of reasons in motivating and explaining action could not be explained if accepting a conclusion about reasons for action were a kind of belief. Scanlon answers the first o...

This is a new and revised edition of a book which has already established itself as a basic text in social theory.The first section of the work provides a concise critical analysis of some leading schools of thought in social philosophy, giving particular attention to phenomenology, ethnomethodology and Wittgensteinian thought. Giddens concentrates primarily upon the implications of these various perspectives for an account of human action and its intelligibility. An `action approa...

Stockade Books and The Institute of Public Affairs are proud to publish Climate Change: The Facts, featuring 22 essays on the science, politics and economics of the climate change debate. Climate Change: The Facts features the world’s leading experts and commentators on climate change.Highlights of Climate Change: The Facts include:Ian Plimer draws on the geological record to dismiss the possibili...

With Matchless, Gregory Maguire has reinvented the Hans Christian Andersen classic The Little Match Girl for a new time and new audiences. Originally asked by National Public Radio to write an original story with a Christmas theme, the New York Times bestselling author of Wicked and A Lion Among Men was once again inspired by the fairy tales we all loved in childhood—and he composed a poignant and enchanting tale of transcendence. A lovely and b...