Suggests that a full acceptance of the finitude of existence can lead to the affirmation of God.

Argues that the underlining of erotic matters in Plato's dialogues marks the most significant moment in his career.

Systematically analyzes the nature of metaphysics.

Provides a critical exposition of the philosophy of Franklin Merrell-Wolff, a contemporary Western mystic.

Contra those proclaiming the end of philosophy, Badiou aims to restore philosophical thought to the complete space of the truths that condition it.

A complete sourcebook for philosophical discussion of the nature of function in biology.

Explores the concept of time in the work of Michel Serres, demonstrating close analogies in his work to the discourses of science, literature, and philosophy.

An imaginative and exciting exposition of major themes from Wittgenstein's mature philosophy.

An environmental philosophy of the contemporary city, this book develops a theory of good urban growth involving both the physical and cultural dimensions of city life.

Presents a new translation with commentary of chapter IV (“Self-Consciousness”) of Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit.

Addresses the psycho-physical dualism of the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy with references to both Indian and Western philosophy.

Reads Presocratics such as Homer, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Empedocles from within the realm opened up by Heidegger's thinking.

Distinguished scholars provide the first book-length consideration of the work of philosopher and theologian Robert Cummings Neville, including a response from Neville himself.

Arguing against those who situate F. H. Bradley as a skeptic, mystic, or empiricist, this book makes a case for understanding his thought firmly in the tradition of rationalistic idealism.

Develops a theory of friendship as a space that is neither public nor private.

Gathers authors with different backgrounds and methods to advance feminist discussions of the relation between language and women's oppression, suggesting promising new directions for further research.

Argues that Heidegger's early reading of Aristotle provides him with a critical resource for addressing the problematic domination of theoretical knowledge in Western civilization.

Richly informed by readings of Heidegger, Derrida, and Blanchot, the author argues that the notion of responsibility at the heart of Levinas's notion of ethics is intimately dependent upon his account of death.

Examines the notion of passivity in the work of Levinas, Blanchot, and Agamben.

Presents a North American philosophy of liberation that defends both metaphysics and philosophy of religion, and acts as a critique of neo-imperialism.

For vegetarians seeking the historical roots of vegetarianism, for animal rights activists and the environmentally concerned, and for those questioning their consumption of meat, here's a book that provides ...

Confirms that Hegel's philosophy of nature continues to have great significance for our understanding of the natural world.

Selected papers from the Dowling College Mediterranean Conference.

Presents select papers from the State University of New York College at Oneonta’s 1998 Undergraduate Philosophy Conference.

Translations and commentaries on Greek philosophy.