Stephen law author stephen law is a lecturer in philosophy at the university of london, was formerly research fellow in philosophy at queens college, oxford and received his doctoral degree in philosophy from the university of oxford. His later books the outer limits and the philosophy gym continued in a similar vein. Apr 01, 2011 in the great philosophers, bestselling author stephen law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas. Philosophy of law, also called jurisprudence, branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of law, especially in its relation to human values, attitudes, practices, and political communities. Stephen law first came to public attention with his excellent introductory philosophy book, the philosophy files. Skeptical theists question how we can be in a position to know god lacks godjustifying reason to allow the evils we observe. Pages 129151 evidence, miracles and the existence of jesus stephen law abstract the vast majority of biblical historians believe there is evidence sufficient to place jesus existence beyond reasonable doubt. Even more, this is the book that made me study philosophy more in depth. Stephen law was a school dropout who became a postman in cambridge, then took a degree in philosophy at oxford, becoming a junior research fellow at the queens college. Additional book details covering not only the history of western thought, but also the traditions of eastern philosophy and schools of thought from the indian subcontinent, eyewitness companions. He has published a number of books including the philosophy files and the philosophy gym. The blackwell guide to the philosophy of law and legal theory. He also edits the philosophical journal think, 1 which is sponsored by the royal institute of philosophy 2 and published by the cambridge university press.
Through skilful use of imaginative thought experiments he manages to communicate quite complex ideas to a very wide audience. From descartes to designer babies, the philosophy gym poses questions about some of historys most important philosophic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the websiteblog of philosopher stephen law. Stephen law, author of the philosophy gym philosophy. The basics gently eases the reader into the world of. The philosophy gym by stephen law overdrive rakuten. Jul 22, 2000 its philosophy in action rather than philosophy in aspic. Avoiding the technical jargon and complex logic associated with most books on philosophy, law brings the thoughts of these great thinkers, from confucius and buddha to wittgenstein and sartre, to life. He also edits the philosophical journal think, which is sponsored by the royal institute of philosophy and published by the cambridge university press. The philosophy gym by stephen law, 9780747232711, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear.
It covers twentyfive philosophical questions, chosen for their relevance to todays society. You get the same topics that you will have at college of law, no less no more. Stephens book is introducing people to philosophy and in that sense its quite pedagogical or didactic. He also edits the journal think, a source of philosophy aimed at the. Law stresses from the beginning that a discussion of philosophy is not the same as a book about religion, but, throughout, there are discussions that some will regard as being of a religious nature. Philosophy combines philosophical analysis with historical and biographical information to explain and explore the major issues, theories, and problems at the heart of all philosophies. He is a fellow of the royal society of arts and commerce and in. Skeptical theism is a popular if not universally theistically endorsed response to the evidential problem of evil. Read the philosophy gym 25 short adventures in thinking by stephen law available from rakuten kobo. More recently his polemic, the war for childrens minds.
Stephen law is a lecturer in philosphy at the university of london, was formerly research fellow in philosophy at queens college, oxford and received his doctoral degree in philosophy from the university of oxford. Philosophy dk eyewitness companion guide series by stephen law. Philosophy eyewitness companions flexibound january 1, 2007 by stephen law author 4. Different than a book on how judges reason when devise a verdict. Philosophy combines philosophical analysis with historical and biographical information to explain and explore the major issues, theories, and. Stephen law is a philosopher and reader in philosophy at heythrop college in the university of london. Stephen law frsa born 1960 is an english philosopher and reader in philosophy, who previously worked at heythrop college, university of london, until its closure in june 2018. Complete philosophy files by stephen law, paperback. The basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Complete philosophy files by stephen law, paperback barnes. Philosophy and the law audiobook by professor stephen. Stephen law is a philosopher who teaches at heythrop college in the university of london. Philosophy book by stephen law other books gumtree. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.
The blackwell guide to the philosophy of law and legal. Traditionally, philosophy of law proceeds by articulating and defending propositions about law that are general and abstracti. His books include philosophy of law 1975, legal reasoning 1984, and free speech on campus 2000. The philosophy gym ebook by stephen law rakuten kobo. Stephen law 2017 royal institute of philosophy supplement 81. He also edits the journal think, a source of philosophy aimed at the general public, affiliated with the royal institute of philosophy. An english philosophy professor, stephen law, author of this volume, sets up the contents into logical order. Jan 01, 2012 note that this is is a reprint of stephen laws book eyewitness companions.
Skeptical theists question how we can be in a position to know god lacks god. Join facebook to connect with stephen law and others you may know. Philosophy visual reference guide 2012 by stephen law. This perfect little mental health club is sure to give each readers mind a great workout. Blackwell companions to philosophy includes bibliographical references and index.
The philosophy gym by stephen law, 9780747232711, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He is also editor of jewish law and legal theory 1994 william a. Covering not only the history of western thought, but also the traditions of eastern philosophy and schools of thought from the indian subcontinent, eyewitness companions. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, stephen law illustrates the problem with a story, then lets the argument battle it out in clear, easily digestible and intelligent prose. Jan 01, 2005 the blackwell guide to the philosophy of law and legal theory is a handy guide to the state of play in contemporary philosophy of law and legal theory comprises 23 essays critical essays on the central themes and issues of the philosophy of law today, written by an international assembly of distinguished philosophers and legal theorists. Mar 16, 2006 buy the philosophy files new ed by law, stephen, postgate, daniel isbn. Buy the philosophy files new ed by law, stephen, postgate, daniel isbn. Contemplation, as aristotle put it, is the perfect happiness. He has published a number of books including the philosophy files, the outer limits and the philosophy gym. In the great philosophers, bestselling author stephen law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas. Download the complete philosophy files pdf by stephen law. Note that this is is a reprint of stephen laws book eyewitness companions.
What lewis carroll does is he just tells a story, and then you notice that the whole thing is peppered with little problems and things to think about. Philosophy visual reference guide 2012 by stephen law fully. Unlike other popular philosophy guides, this one not only discuss the life of the great philosophers, but it also covers a wide range of philosophical subjects ina n engaging style. A companion to philosophy of law and legal theory edited by dennis patterson. He also edits the philosophical journal think, which is published by the royal institute of philosophy and aimed at the general public.
He now teaches philosophy at heythrop college, university of london. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. It is an introduction to philosophical thinking aimed at adults. Philosophy by stephen law, 9781405317634, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. History, ideas, theories, whos who, how to think dk eyewitness companion guide series by stephen law. The best philosophy books for children p4c five books.
Stephen is reader in philosophy at heythrop college, university of london, and editor of the royal institute of philosophy journal think. Its philosophy in action rather than philosophy in aspic. Different publisher, different title, different cover, different isbn, but the same content. I began by writing a childrens philosophy book of the sort.
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