Building Trust(1st Edition) In Business, Politics, Relationships, and Life by Professor RobertC. Solomon, Fernando Flores Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2003 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-516111-3, ISBN: 0-19-516111-4
"In business, politics, marriage, indeed in any significant relationship, trust is the essential precondition upon which all real success depends. But what, precisely, is trust? How can it be achieved and sustained? And, most importantly, how can it be regained once it has been broken? In Building Trust, Robert C. Solomon and Fernando Flores offer compelling answers to these questions. They argue that trust is not something that simply e ..."
"The chapters present alternative perspectives-including analytic, continental, feminist, and non-Western viewpoints-alongside the historical works of major Western philosophers; this juxtaposition encourages students to carefully evaluate ..."
"Kathleen Higgins and Robert Solomon's comprehensive, lucid, and often humorous overview of Nietzsche's philosophy sings with the joy of his own work--a joy, the authors point out, that is often misunderstood or overlooked. Central to Nietzsche's thought is the call to celebrate life for its own sake. Yet, as Nietzsche himself realised, this often requires provocation. Through both the style and substance of his work, Nietzsche sought to ..."
"Is it possible to be spiritual and yet not believe in the supernatural? Can a person be spiritual without belonging to a religious group or organization? In Spirituality for the Skeptic, philosopher Robert Solomon philosopher Robert Solomon explores what it means to be spiritual in today's pluralistic world. Based on Solomon's own struggles to reconcile philosophy with religion, this book offers a model of a vibrant, fulfilling spiritua ..."
"Existentialism, 2/e, offers an exceptional and accessible introduction to the richness and diversity of existentialist thought. Retaining the focus of the highly successful first edition, the second edition provides extensive material on the "big four" existentialists--Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre--while also including selections from twenty-four other authors. Giving readers a sense of the variety of existentialist tho ..."
"Readers eager to acquire a basic familiarity with the history of philosophy but intimidated by the task will find in A Passion for Wisdom a lively, accessible, and highly enjoyable tour of the world's great ideas. Here, Robert Solomon and Kathleen Higgins tell the story of philosophy's development with great clarity and refreshing wit. The authors begin with the most ancient religious beliefs of the east and west and bring us right u ..."
""What is Justice?" was one of Socrates' most provocative and to this day unresolved questions. What is Justice? is an attempt to bring together many of the most prominent and influential writings on the topic of justice, both before and after Socrates, with particular emphasis on questions of justice in the modern world, especially in (more or less) egalitarian, democratic societies. The book places special emphasis on "social contract" ..."
"Stand still, and I will read to thee A lecture, Love, in love's philosophy. --John Donne What does philosophy know of love? From Plato on, philosophers have struggled to pin love to the dissecting table and view it in the cold light of logic. Yet, as Arthur Danto writes in the foreword to this volume, "how incorrigibly stiff philosophy is when it undertakes to lay its icy fingers on the frilled and beating wings of the butterfly of ..."
"In this accessible and comprehensive work, Robert Solomon and Kathleen Higgins cover the entire history of philosophy--ancient, medieval, and modern, from cultures both East and West--in its broader historical and cultural contexts. Major philosophers and movements are discussed along with less well-known but interesting figures. The authors examine the early Greek, Indic, and Chinese philosophers and the mythological traditions that pr ..."
Introducing Philosophy(8th Edition) A Text with Integrated Readings by Professor RobertC. Solomon Paperback, 768 Pages, Published 2004 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-517462-5, ISBN: 0-19-517462-3
"Philosophy is an exciting and accessible subject, and this engaging text acquaints students with the core problems of philosophy and the many ways in which they are and have been answered. Introducing Philosophy: A Text with Integrated Readings, Eighth Edition, insists both that philosophy is very much alive today and that it is deeply rooted in the past. Accordingly, it combines substantial original sources from significant works in th ..."
Ethics and Excellence(Updated) Cooperation and Integrity in Business (The Ruffin Series in Business Ethics) by Professor RobertC. Solomon Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1993 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-508711-6, ISBN: 0-19-508711-9
"The Greek philosopher Aristotle, writing over two thousand years before Wall Street, called people who engaged in activities which did not contribute to society "parasites." In his latest work, renowned scholar Robert C. Solomon asserts that though capitalism may require capital, it does not require, much less should it be defined by, the parasites it inevitably attracts. Capitalism has succeeded not with brute strength or because it ha ..."
"Excellence in business depends on "integrity, values and virtues" as much as profits, says philosopher Robert C. Solomon. In A Better Way to Think About Business, Solomon says that business leaders shouldn't be torn between doing what is right and doing what is necessary to make money. "This is not only personally painful, but it is also bad for business. It leads to inefficiency and distrust. It leads to poor morale, bitterness a ..."
"What does it mean to be an ethical professional? A professional career can be so demanding that it permeates every aspect of a person's life and personality. In light of this fact, it is especially important for students who are planning to enter a chosen profession to understand its moralstatus, moral virtues, and possible moral pitfalls, so that they will be equipped to deal with the inevitable moral quandaries that they will encounte ..."
"Revised in the aftermath of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression, the third edition of Honest Work: A Business Ethics Reader reflects and reinforces the editors' assertion that business ethics is primarily about the ethics of individuals. Featuring 115 brief articles and 89 real-life case studies, this unique anthology covers all aspects of business ethics under the overarching theme of the good life--what it mea ..."
Big Questions(6th Edition) A Short Introduction to Philosophy (with InfoTrac) by RobertC. Solomon, R. Soloman Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 2001 by Wadsworth Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-534-16708-0, ISBN: 0-534-16708-X
"Written by well-known and respected scholar, Robert C. Solomon, this best-selling Introduction to Philosophy text has a student-friendly style and organization. Topics are arranged under big questions with each chapter's discussion of the selected big question self-contained so instructors can choose which, and in what order, topics are presented. The writing style is concise and accessible, and coverage is comprehensive without being i ..."
Above The Bottom Line(2nd Edition) An Introduction to Business Ethics Solomon, RobertC. by RobertC. Solomon Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 1994 by Harcourt ISBN-13: 978-0-15-501051-2, ISBN: 0-15-501051-4
From Rationalism to Existentialism(Updated) The Existentialists and Their Nineteenth-Century Backgrounds [Mar 28, 1992] Solomon, RobertC. by Professor RobertC. Solomon Paperback, 364 Pages, Published 1992 by Littlefield Adams ISBN-13: 978-0-8226-3017-3, ISBN: 0-8226-3017-6
The Passions(1st Edition) Philosophy and the Intelligence of Emotions by Professor RobertC. Solomon Paperback, Published 2006 by The Teaching Company ISBN-13: 978-1-59803-056-3, ISBN: 1-59803-056-6
"Set Of Two Paperbacks Part One Lectures 1-12 Part Two Lectures 13-24"
What Is an Emotion?(2nd Edition) Classic and Contemporary Readings by RobertC. Solomon, Cheshire Calhoun Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2003 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-515964-6, ISBN: 0-19-515964-0
"What is an Emotion?, 2/e, draws together important selections from classical and contemporary theories and debates about emotion. Utilizing sources from a variety of subject areas including philosophy, psychology, and biology, editor Robert Solomon provides an illuminating look at the "affective" side of psychology and philosophy from the perspective of the world's great thinkers. Part One of the book features five classic readings from ..."