Robert Wilkinson Bücher

The book offers a clear introduction to the mind-body problem, making it accessible for beginners without prior philosophical knowledge. It covers major philosophical issues, including Descartes' dualism and contemporary views like functionalism and eliminativism, while integrating readings from influential thinkers such as Descartes and John R. Searle. Each chapter includes exercises designed to promote critical thinking about the material. By the conclusion, readers will have a foundational understanding of key concepts in the philosophy of mind.

This is an updated and expanded edition of the successful Thirty-Five Oriental Philosophers. It draws together thinkers from all the major Eastern philosophical traditions, and from the earliest times to the present day.

Anyone involved in communications can attest to short periods of time several times a year in which even the simplest message goes awrythe result, some claim, of Mercury retrograde. Written for the general reader as well as astrologers, this unique and comprehensive work addresses the subject from a practical as well as a psychospiritual approach. Includes ephemeris.

Nishida Kitaro's philosophical journey highlights the challenge of reconciling Zen with Western thought, revealing a profound conceptual incommensurability. This comparative philosophy work explores the ramifications of his metaphysics across ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of religion, particularly addressing pluralism. It critically examines whether the stark differences between Zen and Western philosophies allow for a fully rational choice between them, ultimately questioning the nature of understanding across divergent intellectual traditions.

This book examines the development of the various styles of military head- dress badge from 1751, to the introduction of 'cap badges' in 1894. Buttons are dealt with from 1767 to 1881.