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  | | Heidegger An Introduction by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 206 Pages, Published 2012 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-1926-7, ISBN: 1-4422-1926-2 "This concise and accessible textbook examines German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s entire body of work through the lens of his first and best-known book, Being and Time. An influential, twentieth-century scholar, Heidegger is often studied by opposing his early and later works. This insightful, new text guides students through Heidegger’s ideas without shying away from controversial issues and debates within the scholarship. By unifyin ..." |
 | | Arrested Development and Philosophy(1st Edition) They've Made a Huge Mistake by Kristopher G. Phillips, J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2011 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-470-57559-8, ISBN: 0-470-57559-X "A smart philosophical look at the cult hit television show, Arrested Development Arrested Development earned six Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following--and then it was canceled. Fortunately, this book steps into the void left by the show's premature demise by exploring the fascinating philosophical issues at the heart of the quirky Bluths and their comic exploits. Whether it's reflecting on Go ..." |
 | | The Politics of Agency(1st Edition) Toward a Pragmatic Approach to Philosophical Anthropology (Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Philosophy) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-7546-5531-2, ISBN: 0-7546-5531-8 "Debates about individualism and holism, reductionism and phenomenology, and naturalism and humanism all turn on how we answer the basic questions about the nature of human agency. This book argues that the traditional emphasis on the accuracy of a given theory of human agency has systematically obscured the normative dimension in these theories and that recognizing this normative dimension allows us to see ..." |
 | | Twilight and Philosophy(1st Edition) Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality by Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin, Miranda Esmonde-White Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2009 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-470-48423-4, ISBN: 0-470-48423-3 "The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of "vegetarian" vampires who control their biologica ..." |
 | | The Office and Philosophy(1st Edition) Scenes from the Unexamined Life (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski, And Irwin Wisnewski Paperback, 324 Pages, Published 2008 by Wiley-Blackwell ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-7555-5, ISBN: 1-4051-7555-9 "Just when you thought paper couldn′t be more exciting, this book comes your way! This book––jammed full of paper––unites philosophy with one of the best shows ever: The Office. Addressing both the current American incarnation and the original British version, The Office and Philosophy brings these two wonders of civilization together for a frolic through the mundane yet curiously edifying worlds of Scranton′s Dunder–Mifflin and Slough′s ..." |
 | | Family Guy and Philosophy(1st Edition) A Cure for the Petarded (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2007 by Wiley-Blackwell ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-6316-3, ISBN: 1-4051-6316-X "Family Guy and Philosophy brings together low–brow, potty–mouthed, cartoon humor and high–brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously hilarious and clever exploration of one of TV s most unrelenting families. Ok, it s not that high–brow. A sharp, witty and absurd exploration of one of television s most unrelenting families, the stars of one of the biggest–selling TV series ever on DVD, now in its fourt ..." |
 | | The Ethics of Torture(1st Edition) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski, R.D. Emerick Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2009 by Continuum ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-9890-8, ISBN: 0-8264-9890-6 "This is the first student-friendly introduction to the philosophical issues surrounding torture. It is a timely and useful contribution to a highly topical and on-going debate. Torture has recently been the subject of some sensational headlines. As a result, there has been a huge surge in interest in the ethical implications of this contentious issue."The Ethics of Torture" offers the first complete introduction to the philosophical deb ..." |
 | | Review Journal of Political Philosophy Vol. 10 Georgia Warnke's after Identity 10 by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 95 Pages, Published 2012 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4438-4045-3, ISBN: 1-4438-4045-9 "The Review Journal of Political Philosophy publishes high-quality work in moral and political philosophy, broadly-construed. The Journal prides itself on its eclecticism, not limiting itself to any particular tradition, school of thought, or historical period. We publish articles, reviews, and discussion pieces from leading and new scholars from analytic and continental perspectives, along with articles that bridge the gap between these ..." |
 | | X-Men and Philosophy(1st Edition) Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse by Rebecca -. Editors Housel, William Irwin, J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2009 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-470-41340-1, ISBN: 0-470-41340-9 "Is mind reading an invasion of privacy? What's wrong with genetic experimentation? How many identities can one person have? Are the X-Men advocates of civil rightsand social change? Do mutants have "human" rights? X-Men is one of the most popular comic-book franchises ever, captivating millions with its teeming X-Verse of genetic mutants who have been unleashing their unique special powers in the service of both g ..." |
 | | Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Philosophy Ser.(1st Edition) The Politics of Agency : Toward a Pragmatic Approach to Philosophical Anthropology by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-25597-5, ISBN: 1-138-25597-1 "Debates about individualism and holism, reductionism and phenomenology, and naturalism and humanism all turn on how we answer the basic questions about the nature of human agency. This book argues that the traditional emphasis on the accuracy of a given theory of human agency has systematically obscured the normative dimension in these theories and that recognizing this normative dimension allows us to see that a pragmatic approach to ..." |
 | | Understanding Torture(1st Edition) (Contemporary Ethical Debates) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2010 by Edinburgh University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7486-3538-2, ISBN: 0-7486-3538-6 "Despite Victor Hugo's 19th-century proclamation that torture no longer exists, we still find it even now, even in those nations that claim to be paradigms of civility. Why is it that torture still exists in a world where it is routinely regarded as immoral? Is it possible to eliminate torture, and if so, how? What exactly does it mean to call something 'torture', and is it always morally reprehensible?Arguments in favour of torture abou ..." |
 | | The Ethics of Torture(1st Edition) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski, R.D. Emerick Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 2009 by Bloomsbury Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-9889-2, ISBN: 0-8264-9889-2 "Torture has recently been the subject of some sensational headlines. As a result, there has been a huge surge in interest in the ethical implications of this contentious issue. The Ethics of Torture offers the first complete introduction to the philosophical debates surrounding torture. The book asks key questions in light of recent events such as the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib. What makes torture morally reprehensible? Are there ..." |
 | | Review Journal of Political Philosophy Vol. 9, Issue 1 by J. Jeremy Wisnewski 140 Pages, Published 2012 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4438-3995-2, ISBN: 1-4438-3995-7 "The Review Journal of Political Philosophy publishes high-quality work in moral and political philosophy, broadly-construed. the Journal prides itself on its eclecticism, not limiting itself to any particular tradition, school of thought, ..." |
 | | 30 Rock and Philosophy(1st Edition) We Want to Go to There by William Irwin, J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2010 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-470-57558-1, ISBN: 0-470-57558-1 "A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC's hit TV series, "30 Rock" With edgy writing and a great cast, "30 Rock" is one of the funniest television shows on the air--and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines "goody two shoes," but what does it really mean to be good? Dr. Leo Spaceman routinely demonstrates that medicine is not a science, so w ..." |
 | | Review Journal of Political Philosophy Volume 11 11(1st Edition) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 125 Pages, Published 2014 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-4438-5600-3, ISBN: 1-4438-5600-2 |
 | | Torture, Terrorism, and the Use of Violence, Vol. II(Updated) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 190 Pages, Published 2008 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-4438-0023-5, ISBN: 1-4438-0023-6 "This volume brings together new and innovative work on questions of violence--and in particular on the moral and political questions surrounding torture and terrorism. Each essay contributes to our understanding of the limits and scope of violence, and how we might appropriately respond to it, in the context of concrete concerns. Questions include: is torture ever justified? How are we to understand terrorism? Should we believe the clai ..." |
 | | Heidegger(Updated) An Introduction by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Hardcover, 206 Pages, Published 2012 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-1925-0, ISBN: 1-4422-1925-4 "This concise and accessible textbook examines German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s entire body of work through the lens of his first and best-known book, Being and Time. An influential, twentieth-century scholar, Heidegger is often studied by opposing his early and later works. This insightful, new text guides students through Heidegger’s ideas without shying away from controversial issues and debates within the scholarship. By unifyin ..." |
 | | Wittgenstein and Ethical Inquiry A Defense of Ethics as Clarification (Continuum Studies in British Philosophy) by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 2007 by Bloomsbury Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-8774-2, ISBN: 0-8264-8774-2 "While commentators have sometimes taken up the question of Wittgenstein's view of ethics, none has offered a sustained treatment of what positive contributions Wittgenstein has yet to offer contemporary ethics. In this important new book, Jeremy Wisnewski argues that Wittgenstein, though himself often silent on particular ethical matters, gives us immense resources for understanding the aims appropriate to any philosophical ethics. Usin ..." |
 | | Review Journal of Political Philosophy(Updated) Naomi Zack's Ethics for Disaster v. 8.2 by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 65 Pages, Published 2011 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-4438-2653-2, ISBN: 1-4438-2653-7 "The Review Journal of Political Philosophy publishes high-quality work in moral and political philosophy, broadly-construed. The Journal prides itself on its eclecticism, not limiting itself to any particular tradition, school of thought, or historical period. We publish articles, reviews, and discussion pieces from leading and new scholars from analytic and continental perspectives, along with articles that bridge the gap between these ..." |
 | | Review Journal of Political Philosophy Ser. Review Journal of Political Philosophy Vol. 8.1 by J. Jeremy Wisnewski Paperback, 140 Pages, Published 2010 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4438-2284-8, ISBN: 1-4438-2284-1 "The Review Journal of Political Philosophy publishes high-quality work in moral andpolitical philosophy, broadly-construed." |
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