"Locke" by Thomas Fowler is a profound exploration of the philosophical ideas of John Locke, one of the most influential thinkers in the realm of political philosophy and epistemology. Fowler delves into Locke's theories on the nature of human understanding, the concept of tabula rasa, and the implications of his social contract theory. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Locke's arguments, illustrating how they laid the groundwork for modern democratic thought and individual rig...

These pages represent an attempt to exhibit a scientific conception of morality in a popular form, and with a view to practical applications rather than the discussion of theoretical difficulties. For this purpose it has been necessary to study brevity and avoid controversy. Hence, I have made few references to Other authors, and I have almost altogether dispensed with foot-notes. But, though I have attempted to state rather than to defend my views, I believe that they are, in the main, th...

John Locke was an English philosopher and physician who, after Sir Francis Bacon, was one of the first of the British empiricists and an important contributor to Social Contract Theory. In this fine biography, Thomas Fowler writes of Locke's influence on the history of progress and of civilization. "In an age of excitement and prejudice, he set men the example of thinking calmly and clearly...At a time when the chains of dogma were far tighter, and the penalties of attempting to loosen the...

In 'Locke,' Thomas Fowler delivers a profound exploration of John Locke's philosophical doctrines, particularly focusing on theories of empiricism and political liberalism. Fowler employs a meticulous analytical style, weaving historical context with contemporary relevance, thereby providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Locke's influence on modern thought. The text is rich in detail, examining not just Locke's theories in isolation but situating them within the broader cur...

This book introduces the profound reflections of Xavier Zubiri (1898-1983) on the history of philosophy to English-speaking audiences. As a philosopher who rethought much of philosophy and theology, Zubiri felt it necessary to be in continuous dialogue with earlier thinkers both to avoid past mistakes and to extract all that is valuable from them. The theme of the present book is the transcendental in Western philosophy and how a firm grasp of it reveals underlying unity in Western philoso...

In the emotional debate surrounding evolution, it is often difficult to cut through the competing agendas to gain an unbiased understanding of the scientific issues involved. The Evolution Controversy provides a resource for doing so. The authors leave aside the profound philosophical and religious issues involved in the controversy in favor of a balanced and critical examination of the four major schools of thought involved: Neo-Darwinism, Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Met...

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This multiple award-winning anthology of twenty psychological and supernatural horror stories explores the outer limits of fear.To create this volume, renowned horror editor Ellen Datlow wrote to her favorite authors asking for stories that would "provide the reader with a frisson of shock, or a moment of dread so powerful it might cause the reader outright physical discomfort; or a sensation of fear so palpable that the reader feels impelled to turn up the lights v...

Marketing is hard. You want to focus on your writing and you should. That's why The Writer's Conquest: Establish Your Brand exists: to allow you to write first and market second. If the terms "target demographics," "website responsive design," and "organic S.E.O." sound like a foreign language to you, read this book and bring the ad agency experience to your author platform. Beginning with research, you'll learn what goes into brand strategy and finish with an executable marketing plan. Wi...

This special edition of Them Days Magazine from 1982 is all about toys, games, amusements and pastimes. Dive into dozens of short stories about dolls, balls, and boats; learn how to slide on seal skins; listen to memories of specialty holiday games and so much more!

Carole L. Crumley has brought together top scholars from across anthropology in a benchmark volume that displays the range of exciting new work on the complex relationship between humans and the environment. Continually pursuing anthropology's persistent claim that both the physical and the mental world matter, these environmental scholars proceed from the holistic assumption that the physical world and human societies are always inextricably linked. As they incorporate diverse forms of kn...

Man and God is the first of three major works by Xavier Zubiri (1898-1983) on the subject of theology. All three books are posthumous publications, based on lectures given by Zubiri, a famous contemporary Spanish philosopher. Man and God is divided into three parts; the first part serving as an essential introduction to the core of the work. This section, together with the introductions by translators Joaquín Redondo and Dr. Thomas B. Fowler provide the reader with the ne...