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A Companion to Applied Philosophy
Applied philosophy has been a growing area of research for the last 40 years. Until now, however, almost all of this research has been centered around the field of ethics. A Companion to Applied Philosophy breaks new ground, demonstrating that all areasof philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind, can be applied, and are relevant to questions of everyday life. This perennial topic in philosophy provides an overview of these various applied philosophy developments, highlighting similarities and differences between various areas of applied philosophy, and examining the very nature of this topic. It is an area to which many of the towering figures in the history of philosophy have contributed, and this timely Companion demonstrates how various historical contributions are actually contributions within applied philosophy, even if they are not traditionally seen as such. The Companion contains 42 essays covering major areas of philosophy; the articles themselves are all original contributions to the literature and represent the state of the art on this topic, as well as offering a map to the current debates.
Applied Philosophy
In bringing the concepts and methods of philosophy to bear on specific, pressing, practical concerns, applied philosophy is the modern expression of a perennial concern: to understand, in part to control, and to come to terms with the conditions in which human life is to be lived. Originally published in 1991 and written by distinguished philosophers and academics from Europe, the USA and Australia, the essays collected in this volume examine subjects of continued concern and debate, such as the environment, personal relationships, terrorism and medicine. The contributions were originally published in the Journal of Applied Philosophy.
Person, Polis, Planet
This volume collects thirteen of David Schmidtz's essays on the question of what it takes to live a good life, given that we live in a social and natural world. Part One defends a non-maximizing conception of rational choice, explains how even ultimate goals can be rationally chosen, defends the rationality of concern and regard for others (even to the point of being willing to die for a cause), and explains why decision theory is necessarily incomplete as a tool for addressing such issues. Part Two uses the tools of analytic philosophy to explain what we can do to be deserving ,what is wrong with the idea that we ought to do as much good as we can, why mutual aid is good, but why the welfar...
Social Relevance of Philosophy
The Essays Study The Relevance Of Philosophy At The Social Level, Examining Various Philosophical Systems. Considering The Views Of Indian And Western Thinkers Including Thiruvalluvar And Gandhi, They Take Up Contemporary Concerns Like Dalit Philosophy, Philosophical Counseling And Tackling Effects Of Consumerism.
Applied Philosophy
Contributed articles presented at the National Workshop on "Innovative Courses on Applied/Practical Philosophy" held on Dec. 10-12, 2001 organized by Indian Council of Philosophical Research.
The Creator's Testimony
The Creators Testimony is a confession addressed to every person who dwells on beliefs, faith and philosophy. Is Wisdom infl uenced by perceptions? Do values depend on ethics? Are virtues sanctioned by a family, community, society or a nation? Is philosophy imposed on us? In todays globalized world of human interactions, we look for a common thread and a common culture that can bring us closer. The Creators Testimony sets the premises. SUDHIR R. KULKARNI is a Civil Engineer, a Risk Manager and an Executive Coach by profession. He is also a scholar in ancient Aryan scriptures and philosophy. He has authored several commentaries on ancient Sanskrit texts. His writings are primarily aimed at releasing philosophy from the holds of theosophical dogma and rituals. He has received many citations and honors for his motivational campaigns for Oil & Natural Gas Companies in the Middle East. He is currently working on an objective introduction of another ancient Sanskrit constellatory The Rig Veda Samhita for the new age reader. He blogs on http://TheCreatorsTestimony.com. THE CREATORS TESTIMONY Sudhir R. Kulkarni
Applied Philosophy for Health Professions Education
This book increases the accessibility of philosophical concepts to a wider audience within medical education, translating ‘knowing’ to ‘doing.’ It prompts health professions educators and researchers to consider the dynamics and structure of contemporary issues within health professions education in new, philosophical ways. Through considering the practical implications of applying philosophical concepts to contemporary issues, the book recommends avenues for further research and pedagogical change. Individual educators are considered, with practice points for teaching generated within each chapter. Readers will acquire practical ways in which they can change their own practice or pedagogy that align with the new insight offered through our philosophical analysis. These practical recommendations may be systemic in nature, but the authors of this book also offer micro-level recommendations for practitioners that can be considered as ways to improve individual approaches to education and research.
Equity and Choice
Offering a new answer to an age-old problem: the meaning of a just or equitable distribution of resources, Julian Le Grand examines the principal interpretations of equity used by economists and political philosophers. He argues that none captures the essence of the term as well as an alternative conception relating equity to the existence or other
