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Free Download Daoist Philosophy and Literati Writings in Late Imperial China: A Case Study of the Story of the Stone By Zuyan Zhou
2013 | 300 Pages | ISBN: 962996497X | PDF | 4 MB
This volume first explores the transformation of Chinese Daoism in late imperial period through the writings of prominent literati scholars of the period. In such a cultural context it then launches an in-depth investigation into the Daoist dimensions of the Chinese narrative masterpiece, The Story of the Stone the inscriptions of Quanzhen Daoism in the infrastructure of its religious framework, the ideological ramifications of the Daoist concepts of chaos, purity, and the natural, as well as the Daoist images of the gourd, fish, and bird. The author demonstrates in an insightful manner the central position of Daoist philosophy both in the ideological structure of the Stone and the literati culture that spawns it.

Free Download An Outline of Chinese Traditional Philosophy By Li Cunshan
2015 | 444 Pages | ISBN: 1844642658 | PDF | 12 MB
The traditional Chinese philosophies of ‘nature and human’ lie at the heart of China’s modern culture and popular philosophical beliefs. To understand China, one must first understand its traditional philosophies. This book outlines the core beliefs and key elements of the three principles of traditional Chinese philosophy: the natural theory (cosmology), the human theory (the theory of life), and the theory of knowledge (the theory of methodology). This book offers a systematic analysis of these three fundamental theories, enabling the reader to gain a clear understanding of the part they have played in the creation of modern day China. It is aimed towards academics and students studying both philosophy and China, as well as researchers and professionals seeking clear concise information on traditional Chinese philosophies and popular Chinese culture. *** Librarians: ebook available on ProQuest and EBSCO [Subject: Philosophy, Chinese Studies, Asian Studies]

Free Download A Plea for Natural Philosophy: And Other Essays by Penelope Maddy
English | January 25, 2022 | ISBN: 0197508855 | True EPUB/PDF | 328 pages | 1/13.2 MB
The philosopher Penelope Maddy is well-known for her pursuit of ‘Second Philosophy’, a form of naturalism that sees the methods of philosophy as indistinguishable from those of the empirical sciences. This volume collects eleven of her recent essays (five new and six reprinted), exploring a wide range of philosophical topics-from methodology, epistemology, and the philosophy of science, to the philosophies of logic, arithmetic, and higher mathematics. Though the topics vary widely, each essay bears in one way or another on the description, exploration, or application of Second Philosophy, revealing the underlying systematic character of Maddy’s thought.

Free Download Philosophy Now – April-May 2023
English | 70 pages | True PDF | 8 MB

Free Download Richard Polt, "The Task of Philosophy in the Anthropocene: Axial Echoes in Global Space "
English | ISBN: 1786605554 | 2018 | 246 pages | PDF | 1096 KB
In its early modern form, philosophy gave a decisive impetus to the science and technology that have transformed the planet and brought on the so-called Anthropocene. Can philosophy now help us understand this new age and act within it? The contributors to this volume take a broad historical view as they reflect on the responsibilities and possibilities for philosophy today.

Free Download The Philosophy of Authentic Leadership
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031296494 | 233 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 2.3 MB
This book uncovers the roots of authentic leadership through a detailed analysis of how philosophy and psychology are relevant for understanding leadership. It reinscribes virtue and integrity into leadership studies by way of key concepts which include; identity-formation, the narrative self, the importance of decision-making, and the philosophy of creativity. In an era when leadership integrity has come under serious attack from authoritarian leadership, and left and right- wing extremism, the ‘Philosophy of Authentic Leadership’ opposes all such forms by arguing for the pursuit of the common good, democratic rights, civic freedoms, and cosmopolitanism. This is a work of interest to students of leadership and political scientists alike.

Free Download Philosophy for Children: Theories and praxis in teacher education By Babs Anderson (editor)
2016 | 166 Pages | ISBN: 1138191744 | PDF | 3 MB
Philosophy for Children (P4C) is a movement that teaches reasoning and argumentative skills to children of all ages. This book looks at the progress that P4C has made in the UK in addressing issues of literacy, critical thinking, PSHE, education for sustainable development and wider issues such as bullying. Chapters identify the different theories and practices that have emerged and discuss the necessity for a reflective approach that P4C brings to education. The book highlights how this movement can fit into the early years, primary and secondary curriculum and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Chapters include: The Evolution of Philosophy for Children in the UK Pedagogical Judgement Negotiating meaning in classrooms: P4C as an exemplar of dialogic pedagogy The impact of P4C on teacher educators Being and becoming a philosophical teacher This will be an invaluable guide for all those interested in P4C and studying courses on Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies and Initial Teacher Training courses.

Free Download Philosophy as Practice in the Ecological Emergency: An Exploration of Urgent Matters
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3030943909 | 388 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 14 MB
This book argues that philosophy is as practical as plumbing and what we need right now is what philosophers can offer as philosophers to help us all, our species, and beyond, through this ecological emergency, this climate change, this anthropocene.

Free Download Warren Ward, "Lovers of Philosophy: How the Intimate Lives of Seven Philosophers Shaped Modern Thought"
English | ISBN: 183919152X | 2022 | 350 pages | PDF | 2 MB
They were Europe’s greatest thinkers, but what were they like at love?

Free Download Christine M. Koggel, "Interpretation, Relativism, and Identity: Essays on the Philosophy of Michael Krausz"
English | ISBN: 1498554741 | 2018 | 134 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Interpretation, Relativism, and Identity: Essays on the Philosophy of Michael Krausz addresses three major philosophical themes: interpretation, relativism, and identity. It does so by focusing on Krausz’s distinctive exploration of the relationship between interpretation and ontology, the varieties of relativism, and the interpretive dimension of identity construction.