Philosophy & World Religion

Gilles Deleuze (1925-1995), a key figure in post-structuralism, was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris VIII. In this book, Deleuze examines his philosophical pluralism in a series of discussions with Claire Parnet. He describes his own philosophical background, relationships, and some of the central themes of his work.

Explores how consciousness has evolved, and how a modern understanding of the human mind is radically different from conventional explanations of consciousness. This title explains how science has exploded the classic mysteries of consciousness: the nature of introspection, and the level of consciousness of non-human creatures.

For Strasbourg consists of a series of essays and interviews by French philosopher and literary theorist Jacques Derrida (1930-2004) about the city of Strasbourg and the philosophical friendships he developed there over a forty year period. It is a profound interrogation of the relationship between philosophy and place, philosophy and language, and philosophy and friendship.

John Toland, the Irish-born rationalist philosopher, lived between 1670 and 1722. Starting in Ireland, his travels and his journeys took him to Britain and continental Europe. A centenaries web project, dedicated to his life and work, has been created to serve as a free online resource and repository of knowledge pertaining to his writings, the times in which he lived and the intellectual current that he, along with others, spearheaded and represented.

Dixon-Cooper, author of "Born on a Rotten Day" reminds readers to forget traditional astrology books and visit the maladjusted side of the universe in "Love on a Rotten Day." She debunks the myths, reveals the flaws and examines the dubious virtues of each sign.

A guide to more than 2,000 years of thought. It covers the topics ranging from moral ethics to philosophies of religion.

Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, this book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. It includes more than 100 ideas in the history of politics that are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real.