C. Stephen Evans Unpacks Western Philosophy's Greatest Minds and MovementsPlato. Aristotle. Augustine. Hume. Kant. Hegel.These names and the philosophies associated with them ring through the minds of every student and scholar of philosophy. And in their search for knowledge, every student of philosophy needs to know the history of the philosophical discourse these philosophical giants have passed down to us.In A History of Western Phil...

We live spiritually when we live in the presence of God.The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is often read for his contributions to Christian theology, but he also has much to offer about spirituality—both Christian and more generally human.C. Stephen Evans assesses Kierkegaard's belief that true spirituality should be seen as accountability: the grateful recognition of our existence as gift. Spirituality takes on a Christian flavor when one recognizes in Jesus Christ t...

This Element is a critical analysis of Kierkegaard's Philosophical Fragments, attributed to the pseudonymous author Johannes Climacus. The philosophical content of Kierkegaard's work is developed in the form of an ironical, humorous jest in which Climacus pretends to invent a philosophical view that he claims cannot be humanly invented, and which bears a strong resemblance to Christian faith. The invention is proposed as an alternative to “the Socratic view” of the Truth that, if possessed...

The story of Jesus of Nazareth, as recounted in the New Testament, has always been understood by the church to be historically true. It is an account of the life, death, and resurrection of a real person, whose links with history are firmly signalled in the creeds of the early church, which affirm that Jesus `suffered under Pontius Pilate'. Contemporary historical scholarship has, however, called into question the reliability of the church's version of this story, and thereby raised the qu...

In contemporary culture, accountability is usually understood in terms of holding people who have done something wrong accountable for their actions. As such, it is virtually synonymous with punishing someone. Living Accountably argues that accountability should also be understood as a significant, forward-looking virtue, an excellence possessed by those who willingly embrace being accountable to those who have proper standing, when that standing is exercised appropriately. Those ...

Alguns filósofos contemporâneos podem ter pouco interesse na religião, mas praticamente todos os grandes pensadores dos mundos europeu antigo, medieval e moderno eram intensamente interessados em questões sobre Deus e realidades espirituais. Uma história da Filosofia que negligencie esse fato será uma história mais pobre, assim como uma história da Filosofia que negligencie as conexões entre Filosofia e desenvolvimentos científicos seria uma história mais pobre. História da Filosofia Ocide...

This manuscript is an eloquent guide through the odyssey of self-discovery toward the mastery of resilience, leadership, and innovation. It implores the reader to cast off self-limiting beliefs and embrace a mindset ripe with the lessons of adversity. Within its narrative, it encapsulates the art of purposeful living and the crafting of legacies, offering wisdom and strategies to navigate life's tempests. It's a tribute to the human spirit, an invitation to transform daily choices into imp...

"A road-tripping travel memoir that's graced with humor, adventure, and wisdom." - Foreword Clarion ReviewsIn Anthropomorphosis by playwright and author Stephen Evans, a post-divorce road trip is transformed into a transcendental adventure through the wilds and wastelands of the American West.Following US I-90 from Minneapolis to Yellowstone and beyond, the author chronicles his explorations of the spectacular sites along the way, includin...

"Evans has proven capable of producing unforgettable work and has gifted us with many deeply affecting stories. Memory Plays feels like a collection of his best, the most distilled and elemental presentation of his subtle and remarkable talents. It's a fine starting point for readers new to his work, and required reading for anyone already acquainted with his impressive previous releases."-Blueink Review, Starred ReviewIn Memory Plays

Funny Thing Is melds philosophy, science, and personal observations to result in a multifaceted take on modern comedy-one with a heartfelt message.-Foreword Clarion ReviewsIn this thought-provoking book, playwright and author Stephen Evans explores the complex human phenomenon of comedy, looking far back into prehistory for evidence of how the various systems that make up comedy have evolved. Notable philosophers have examined the subject of comedy, includ...

In this "engaging modern-day fairy tale" (Kirkus Reviews), Whose Beauty is Past Change tells the coming of age story story of Lissa, a young girl who journeys through beautiful distractions to find herself, and her future in a fantastic undersea realm.While visiting Key West, Florida, with her father (a professor of poetry), Lissa falls into the Gulf while watching a beautiful sunset. Unable to return to the surface, she learns she has been called to follo...

This manuscript is an eloquent guide through the odyssey of self-discovery toward the mastery of resilience, leadership, and innovation. It implores the reader to cast off self-limiting beliefs and embrace a mindset ripe with the lessons of adversity. Within its narrative, it encapsulates the art of purposeful living and the crafting of legacies, offering wisdom and strategies to navigate life's tempests. It's a tribute to the human spirit, an invitation to transform daily choices into imp...