Human Science / Philosophy

Godel's Proof

by Ernest Nagel & James R. Newman

'Nagel and Newman accomplish the wondrous task of clarifying the argumentative outline of Kurt Godel's celebrated logic bomb.' - The Guardian

In 1931 the mathematical logician Kurt Godel published a revolutionary...

Habermas and Rawls: Disputing the Political

by James Gordon Finlayson & Fabian Freyenhagen

Habermas and Rawls are two heavyweights of social and political philosophy, and they are undoubtedly the two most written about (and widely read) authors in this field. However, there has not been much informed...

German Political Philosophy: The Metaphysics of Law

by Chris Thornhill

This book combines philosophical, intellectual-historical and political-theoretical methodologies to provide a new synoptic reading of the history of German political philosophy. Incorporating chapters on the...

Hume, Reason and Morality: A Legacy of Contradiction

by Sophie Botros

Covering an important theme in Humean studies, this book focuses on Hume's hugely influential attempt in book three of his Treatise of Human Nature to derive the conclusion that morality is a matter of feeling,...

Paul Ricoeur and the Task of Political Philosophy

by Greg S. Johnson & Dan R. Stiver

This book offers a sustained engagement with the political philosophy of Paul Ricoeur and demonstrates both the significance of the political in his own thinking throughout his career, and how his understanding...

Continental Philosophy in the 20th Century: Routledge History of Philosophy Volume 8

by Richard Kearney

Continental philosophy is one of the twentieth century's most important and challenging philosophical movements. This major volume includes fourteen chapters on its major representatives and schools, including...

From Aristotle to Augustine: Routledge History of Philosophy Volume 2

by David Furley

This second volume opens with Aristotle's immense influence on philosophy from the beginnings of Christian philosophy in the fifth century AD.

On Dialogue

by David Bohm

Never before has there been a greater need for deeper listening and more open communication to cope with the complex problems facing our organizations, businesses and societies. Renowned scientist David Bohm...

The Open Society and its Enemies

by Karl Popper

Written in political exile in New Zealand during the Second World War and published in two volumes in 1945, The Open Society and its Enemies was hailed by Bertrand Russell as a 'vigorous and profound defence...

Kant's Treatment of Causality (Routledge Revivals)

by Alfred C Ewing

First published in 1924, this book examines one of the main philosophical debates of the period. Focusing on Kant's proof of causality, A.C. Ewing promotes its validity not only for the physical but also for...

Grounding Morality: Freedom, Knowledge and the Plurality of Cultures

by Jyotirmaya Sharma & A. Raghuramaraju

Put together to honour one of the most influential philosophers in recent times, Mrinal Miri, this book brings together articles on philosophy, politics, literature and society, and updates the status of enquiry...

Zen War Stories

by Brian Victoria

Following the critically acclaimed Zen at War (1997), Brian Victoria explores the intimate relationship between Japanese institutional Buddhism and militarism during the Second World War.

Victoria reveals for...

The Philosophical Poetics of Alfarabi Avicenna and Averroes

by Salim Kemal

This book examines the studies of Aristotle's Poetics and its related texts in which three Medieval philosophers - Alfarabi, Avicenna and Averroes - proposed a conception of poetic validity (beauty), and a just...

Toleration and Identity: Foundations in Early Modern Thought

by Ingrid Creppell

Recently, there has been a notable rise in interest in the idea of "toleration", a rise that Ingrid Creppell argues comes more from distressing political developments than positive ones, and almost all of them...

The Poverty of Historicism

by Karl Popper

On its publication in 1957, The Poverty of Historicism was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.'

A devastating criticism of fixed and predictable...

British Philosophy and the Age of Enlightenment: Routledge History of Philosophy Volume 5

by Stuart Brown

This fifth volume covers many of the most important philosophers and movements of the nineteenth century, including utilitarianism, positivism and pragmatism.

The Birth of the Clinic

by Michel Foucault

In this remarkable book Michel Foucault, one of the most influential thinkers of recent times, calls us to look critically at specific historical events in order to uncover new layers of significance. In doing...

Eros and Civilization

by Herbert Marcuse

In this classic work, Herbert Marcuse takes as his starting point Freud's statement that civilization is based on the permanent subjugation of the human instincts, his reconstruction of the prehistory of mankind...

Laclau: A Critical Reader

by Simon Critchley & Oliver Marchart

Laclau: A Critical Reader is the first full-length critical appraisal of Laclau's work and includes contributions from several leading philosophers and theorists. The first section examines Laclau's theory that...

Habermas and Pragmatism

by Mitchell Aboulafia, Myra Bookman & and Cathy Kemp

There are few living thinkers who have enjoyed the eminence and reown of Jürgen Hamermas. His work has been highly influential not only in philosopy, but also in the fields of politics, sociology and law. This...