Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley)
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Coffee - Philosophy for Everyone
Grounds for Debate
by Various Authors
Part 26 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
Offering philosophical insights into the popular morning brew, Coffee-Philosophy for Everyone kick starts the day with an entertaining but critical discussion of the ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and culture of coffee.
• Matt Lounsbury of pioneering business Stumptown Coffee discusses just how good coffee can be
• Caffeine-related chapters cover the ethics of the coffee trade, the metaphysics of coffee and the centrality of the coffee house to the public sphere
• Includes a foreword by Donald Schoenholt, President at Gillies Coffee Company
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Porn - Philosophy for Everyone
How to Think With Kink
by Various Authors
Part 30 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 industry
• Features fascinating insights from psychologists, a lawyer, and an English professor, as well as industry insiders such as Dylan Ryder
• A fun, entertaining, and philosophically provocative approach to pornography, written for the general reader.
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Christmas - Philosophy for Everyone
Better Than a Lump of Coal
by Various Authors
Part 32 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
From Santa, elves and Ebenezer Scrooge, to the culture wars and virgin birth, Christmas-Philosophy for Everyone explores a host of philosophical issues raised by the practices and beliefs surrounding Christmas.
• Offers thoughtful and humorous philosophical insights into the most widely celebrated holiday in the Western world
• Contributions come from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, theology, religious studies, English literature, cognitive science and moral psychology
• The essays cover a wide range of Christmas themes, from a defence of the miracle of the virgin birth to the relevance of Christmas to atheists and pagans
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College Sex - Philosophy for Everyone
Philosophers With Benefits
by Various Authors
Part 33 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 use
• Considers 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'
• Many of the authors teach classes that explore the philosophy of love and sex, and most are scholars from the Society of the Philosophy of Sex and Love
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Cannabis - Philosophy for Everyone
What Were We Just Talking About?
by Fritz Allhoff
Part 34 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
The debate on the status and legality of cannabis continues to gain momentum. Here, personal anecdotes combined with academic and scientific reports combine to sharpen some of the fascinating philosophical issues associated with cannabis use.
• A frank, professionally informed and playful discussion of cannabis usage in relation to philosophical inquiry
• Considers the meaning of a 'high', the morality of smoking marijuana for pleasure, the slippery slope to more dangerous drugs, and the human drive to alter our consciousness
• Not only incorporates contributions from philosophers, psychologists, sociologists or legal, pharmacological, and medical experts, but also non-academics associated with the cultivation, distribution, and sale of cannabis
• Brings together an international team of writers from the United States, Canada, UK, Finland, Switzerland, South Africa, and New Zealand
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Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone
A Philosophical Tour de Force
by Various Authors
Part 35 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 Armstrong
• Features contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophers
• Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growth
• Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem
• Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc.
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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone
Being and Killing
by Fritz Allhoff
Part 36 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 killers
• Includes a philosophical look at real serial killers such as Ian Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and the Zodiac killer, as well as fictional serial killers such as Dexter and Hannibal Lecter
• Offers a new phenomenological examination of the writings of the Zodiac Killer
• Contains an account of the disappearance of one of Ted Bundy's victims submitted by the organization Families and Friends of Missing Persons and Violent Crime Victims
• Integrates the insights of philosophers, academics, crime writers and police officers
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Climbing - Philosophy for Everyone
Because It's There
by Various Authors
Part 37 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 climbing
• Includes essays that challenge commonly accepted views of climbing and climbing ethics
• Written accessibly, this book will appeal to everyone from novice climbers to seasoned mountaineers
• Includes a foreword written by Hans Florine
• Shortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature, 2010
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Gardening - Philosophy for Everyone
Cultivating Wisdom
by Various Authors
Part 38 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn of philosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace for philosophical inspiration. Gardens in turn give rise to a broad spectrum of philosophical questions. For the green-fingered thinker, this book reflects on a whole host of fascinating philosophical themes.
• Gardens and philosophy present a fascinating combination of subjects, historically important, and yet scarcely covered within the realms of philosophy
• Contributions come from a wide range of authors, ranging from garden writers and gardeners, to those working in architecture, archaeology, archival studies, art history, anthropology, classics and philosophy
• Essays cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from Epicurus and Confucius to the aesthetics and philosophy of Central Park
• Offers new perspectives on the experience and evaluation of gardens
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Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone
In Search of the Wild Life
by Various Authors
Part 39 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 hunting
• Shatters many of the stereotypes about hunting, forcing us to rethink the topic
• Features contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and non-hunters
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Yoga - Philosophy for Everyone
Bending Mind and Body
by Various Authors
Part 41 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
Stimulates thoughts and expands awareness of the philosophical dimensions of yoga in its many forms and practices
Yoga-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 philosophers and non-philosophers alike, with contributions from professional yoga instructors, lifelong practitioners, and first-timers, Yoga-Philosophy for Everyone offers a wealth of material for both enjoyment and deep reflection.
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Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone
The Dao of Daddy
by Various Authors
Part 42 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
FATHERHOOD
PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
It 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—Philosophy for Everyone offers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy, exploring paternal concerns such as:
• Fatherhood and the meaning of life
• The impact of change in men who become fathers
• How to raise well-adjusted children and have a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience of fatherhood
• Do real fathers bake cookies?
Both thought-provoking and practical, Fatherhood—Philosophy for Everyone provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role.
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Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone
The Birth of Wisdom
by Various Authors
Part 43 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
The complex world of motherhood is here unveiled. Covering issues ranging from whether we should occasionally lie to our children, to the unexpected challenges and complications of being a mother, Motherhood-Philosophy for Everyone offers insightful, serious but often humorous essays that can be enjoyed by everyone-including husbands and fathers.
• Considers salient philosophical issues relating to pregnancy, birth, babycare, and raising a child
• Chapters include "The Days and Nights of a New Mother: Existentialism in the Nursery", "The Media Proudly Presents: Lessons' from Celebrity Moms", and "The Off Button: Thought Experiments and Child Control"
• Contains work from diverse academic perspectives, including economics, psychology, education, English, sociology, women's studies, and theological studies, as well as from nurses and stay-at-home mothers
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Blues - Philosophy for Everyone
Thinking Deep About Feeling Low
by Various Authors
Part 46 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
The philosophy of the blues
From B.B. King to Billie Holiday, Blues music not only sounds good, but has an almost universal appeal in its reflection of the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Its ability to powerfully touch on a range of social and emotional issues is philosophically inspiring, and here, a diverse range of thinkers and musicians offer illuminating essays that make important connections between the human condition and the Blues that will appeal to music lovers and philosophers alike.
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Fashion - Philosophy for Everyone
Thinking with Style
by Various Authors
Part 52 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
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 fashion
• Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design
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Tattoos - Philosophy for Everyone
I Ink, Therefore I Am
by Various Authors
Part 57 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
Covering philosophical issues ranging from tattooed religious symbols to a feminist aesthetics of tattoo, Tattoos and Philosophy offers an enthusiastic analysis of inking that will lead readers to consider the nature of the tattooing arts in a new and profound way.
• Contains chapters written by philosophers (most all with tattoos themselves), tattoo artists, and tattoo enthusiasts that touch upon many areas in Western and Eastern philosophy
• Enlightens people to the nature of tattoos and the tattooing arts, leading readers to think deeply about tattoos in new ways
• Offers thoughtful and humorous insights that make philosophical ideas accessible to the non-philosopher
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Sailing
Catching the Drift of Why We Sail
by Various Authors
Part 60 of the Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley) series
This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life.
• Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities
• Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves
• Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning and value
• Brings to life the many applications of philosophy to sailing and the profound lessons it can teach us
• A thought-provoking read for sailors and philosophers alike
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