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Dependent Rational Animals: Why Human Beings Need the Virtues (The Paul Carus Lectures)
Alasdair MacIntyre
Open Court, 2001
Okay, so I was wrong
I take back my previous review, in which I speculated that MacIntyre had "gone soft." On second and third reading, this is just a wonderful book - a welcome return to ambitious Aristotelian naturalism in ethics. So much better than "After Virtue".
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The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2008
With both young and adult gamers as loyal fans, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most beloved video game series ever created. The contributors to this volume consider the following questions and more: What is the nature of the gamer?s connection to Link? Does Link have a will, or do gamers project their wills onto him? How does the gamer ...
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Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2005
It's a bird, It's a plane...It's a philospher?
This is the first book in this series that I've read, and I have to say I'm impressed. It's nice to see someone take comic books seriously, and really superheroes are a perfect topic for philosophers, as any serious reader of comic books will tell you. The essays were ...
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The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2001
hmmm....simpsons! YUUUMMMM
This was in insightful read for the simpson's fan. I loved it and will be giving it as gifts for friends. HIGH reviews from me.
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Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts
Open Court, 2004
Entertaining enlightenment
As a Harry Potter fan, I pick up almost anything with Harry in the title. Often, I put it back down after a cursory glance. Not this time!
This book is a collection of essays on philosophical questions raised in the Harry Potter series. It would be a good adjunct ...
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Jung's Map of the Soul: An Introduction
Murray Stein
Open Court, 1998
A Primer On Jungian Psychology
This book is based on a lengthy taped series by Stein given at the Chicago Jung institute. The lectures are truly outstanding! Somehow, though, the book is only about 90% outstanding. That's still a strong recommendation! Stein is one of my favorites of the current ...
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The Undead and Philosophy: Chicken Soup for the Soulless (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2006
Deep thoughts for the Dead.
I am a fan of horror fiction. In particular I have been extremely fascinated with both movies and books related to zombies lately. Vampires are another lesser fascination for me. Overall, the undead and the darkness they represent to humanity is a intriguing ...
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How to Think About the Great Ideas: From the Great Books of Western Civilization
Mortimer J. Adler
Open Court, 2000
Summary Without Loss of Depth
How do you summarize a summary of 2500 years of thought? Great! Mortimer Adler was one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th Century, primarily because of the literally ecyclopaedic nature of his knowledge. I say literally encyclopaedic because he edited the ...
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Course in General Linguistics (Open Court Classics)
Ferdinand la Saussure, Roy Harris
Open Court, 1998
A must for any English Major!!!
If you need to know the foundation of structuralism then you need to read this book. This is where it all begins and the translation of this edition flows well and is perfect for the beginner and novice alike.
One problem with this translation that potential ...
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Atheism Explained: From Folly to Philosophy (Ideas Explained)
David Ramsay Steele
Open Court, 2008
Well Worth the Time and Money for the Doubting Religionist
I am a newly de-converted Christian. This is my forth book I've read on Atheism, and I still found a lot in it I haven't read before. I particularly appreciated his intellectual honesty in owning up to the fact that Atheism has killed more people than either ...
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The 9/11 Conspiracy
Open Court, 2007
One of the Best Books exposing 911 info
If you are just starting to explore beyond the offical story of the 911 tragedy, this book would be a great place to start. Dont believe the BS about Death Rays or any other bs about this book as it is just an attempt at discrediting it.
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The Beatles and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2006
Far more involving insights than the usual dry philosophy tome.
The Beatles made their musical impact partially because they quickly moved from teen love songs to reflecting the questioning and philosophy of their generation: thus The Beatles and Philosophy is an especially significant, important recommendation for both music ...
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Bob Dylan and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2005
fascinating
highly recomended for any serious Dylan fan. book is easy to read and well worth it. there are some briliant insights that i have never read anywhere else.
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Monty Python and Philosophy: Nudge Nudge, Think Think! (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Gary L. Hardcastle, George A. Reisch
Open Court, 2006
A book for Bruces, not for Gumbys
I must preface my comments with the following disclaimer: I've always been a huge Monty Python fan; and I've always had a strong interest in philosophy (in fact, I minored in Philosophy in college). I've read and enjoyed other volumes in the Philosophy and Modern ...
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy: Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Open Court, 2003
So much fun!!
This book is amazing and covers a wide range of topics. It's highly academic and well-respected in the academic community. It was a good lead in as far as asking my professors if I could incorporate Buffy into my papers. Hehe. I found that it also made some things much ...
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