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Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy.Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance ArmstrongFeatures contributions from the areas of cultural studies, k...

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death.Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, and relates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serial killersIncludes a philosophical look at real serial killers suc...

DATINGPHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONESpeed dating, online dating, group blind dating, dating consultants… A booming dating industry is catering to an ever-increasing number of single adults in the twenty-first century, with the market for a mate now pulling in more than a billion dollars a year in the United States. So, how do we successfully attempt to navigate the dating minefield?Progressing from the first flirtatious moment of eye contact to the selection of a “mate,”

A provocative philosophical investigation into the ethics of torture, The War on Terror, and making tough choices in exceptional circumstances.The general consensus among philosophers is that the use of torture is never justified. In Terrorism, Ticking Time-Bombs, and Torture, Fritz Allhoff demonstrates the weakness of the case against torture; while allowing that torture constitutes a moral wrong, he nevertheless argues that, in exceptional cases, it repr...

Stimulates thoughts and expands awareness of the philosophical dimensions of yoga in its many forms and practicesYoga — Philosophy for Everyone presents a wide array of perspectives by people whose lives have been touched by yoga. Addressing myriad aspects of yoga's divergent paths, topics include body image for men and women; the religious and spiritual aspects of yoga; and issues relating to ethics, personal growth, and the teaching of yoga. Written by p...

FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONEFATHERHOODPHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONEIt has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a father’s role has never been so involved – or expectations so high. There’s a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. But, no fear, help is at hand as Fatherhood – Philos...

MOTHERHOODPHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONEIf you have ever wondered what makes a “good” or a “bad” mother, or if mothers are always right in thinking their babies are beautiful, or indeed, whether mother always knows best, look no further. Without a single nag, Motherhood – Philosophy for Everyone covers these salient philosophical issues, and more, including:The anticipation of impending parenthood compared with the realityShould we tell the occasion...

Climbing - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of intellectually stimulating new essays that address the philosophical issues relating to risk, ethics, and other aspects of climbing that are of interest to everyone from novice climbers to seasoned mountaineers.Represents the first collection of essays to exclusively address the many philosophical aspects of climbingIncludes essays that challenge commonly accepted views of climbing and climbing eth...

Written with insight and humor, College Sex - Philosophy for Everyone investigates a broad array of philosophical issues relating to student sex.Examines the ethical issues of dating, cheating, courtship, homosexual experimentation, and drug and alcohol useConsiders student-teacher relationships, sexual experimentation, the meaning of sex in a college setting and includes two essays based on influential research projects on ‘friends with benefits’...

This anthology takes the ever-controversial discussion of pornography out of solely academic circles; it expands the questions about porn that academics might tackle and opens the conversation to those who know it best—the creators and users of porn.Features essays on non-traditional issues in porn, including celebrity sex tapes, virtual sex, S&M, homosexual porn, and technology’s impact on the porn industryFeatures fascinating insights from psychologists, a lawyer,...

If you just can't decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers.A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashionContributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, et...

Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of readings from academics and non-academics alike that move beyond the ethical justification of hunting to investigate less traditional topics and offer fresh perspectives on why we hunt.The only recent book to explicitly examine the philosophical issues surrounding huntingShatters many of the stereotypes about hunting, forcing us to rethink the topicFeatures contributions from a wide range ...