The X Files, The Haunting, The Sixth Sense, and The Blair Witch Project clearly show that the public has a tremendous fascination with the paranormal and the occult, and the media is all too eager to
Over the centuries the starry night sky has inspired poets and scientists alike, and though the fruits of these inspirations take very different forms, they often enrich each other. Acclaimed science
If you complained to Stenger (physics and astronomy, U. of Hawaii) that you had no time, he would shrug and say nothing does. He explains to educated lay readers that time is reversible and that the u
The inventor of the implantable cardiac pacemaker, the first self-powered medical device to be permanently implanted in the human body, recounts the conception, invention, development, and production
This unique anthology assembles the best writings on atheism, agnosticism, and skepticism by some of the world's great thinkers past and present. Arranged to address the most significant questions per
Friedrich Nietzche (1844-1900) wrote The Antichrist (1888) after Thus Spake Zarathustra and shortly before the mental collapse that incapacitated him for the rest of his life. This work is both an un
A work that has had a profound influence on the study of English and American law, The Province of Jurisprudence Determined is a model of rigorous and clear analysis. With its publication Austin broug
Smith follows his Atheism: The Case Against God by inquiring whether it is possible for nonbelievers to lead a happy and meaningful life. He traces the historical roots of nonbelief to the ancient G
Considered by Kant to be the culmination of his critical philosophy, "The Critique of Judgement" was the last work in the trilogy begun with "The Critique of Pure Reason" and continued with "The Criti
In this timely, thoughtful book, which goes to the heart of feminist concerns in the context of larger social, ecological, and theological issues, Nancy R. Howell proposes an ecofeminist worldview bas
James (University of Hawaii) and Nahl (information and computer sciences, University of Hawaii) locate the roots of aggressive driving in childhood exposure to parental attitudes about driving and med
Looking at the subjective experience of animals and humans, Libaw presents such ideas as that subjective experience was a Darwinian adaptation in a rapidly changing environment, gestures and deception
Including contributions from such notable leftist and progressive writers as Michael Parenti, Howard Zinn, and Ralph Nader, these 30 articles explore a number of aspects of the growing influence of co
Libertarian activists Raimondo presents a biography of Rothbard (b.1926) the founder of the libertarian movement and radical free marketeer. He describes the Bronx childhood, his relationship with lib
Nineteen reprinted selections (1979-96) and a response by Wall (philosophy, East Carolina U., Greenville) offer diverse definitions of this hostile environment issue, policies for academia and the wor
With his trademark charm and wit, Mark Twain (1835-1910) tells the Garden of Eden story in the first person, allegedly deciphering the newly discovered diaries of the legendary father and mother of t
Drawing on court cases exemplifying escalating financial elder abuse, psychologist Armstrong asks "who is guarding the guardians?" in discussing involuntary conservatorship/guardianship laws and alter
In this moving depiction of a pilgrimage to Lourdes, the master French realist has created a novel of vivid characters and subtle commentary on suffering and the belief in miracles as the last despera
In this classic exposition of Marxist thought, Raya Dunayevskaya, with clarity and great insight, traces the development and explains the essential features of Marx's analysis of history. Using as her
Plato's fascinating dialogue about legislation and governance in an ideal state supposedly takes place among three travellers passing the time during a long journey by foot through the countryside of
Wide ranging freelance writer Pickover revives a scandal from 18th-century London that titillated the public and embarrassed the medical establishment. Mary Toft seemed an ordinary young women, though
Outlines philosophical perspectives on the rapidly growing but controversial practice of environmental restoration, covering arguments for and against restoration, their underlying values, and ways re
Following an opening section that defines cyberethics, this anthology of 26 essays explores anonymity, personal identity, and the moral dimensions of creating new personalities; privacy; ownership of
Warraq, best known as the author of Why I Am Not a Muslim , assembles 15 studies applying western standards of history to the Prophet and the origins of Islam, ranging from the early 19th century to
Reprints a translation by A.A. Brill, which was originally published in 1918 (Dodd, Mead & Company). Freud's classic work applies psychoanalysis to aboriginals, paralleling aboriginal practice and
The founder of Primal Therapy and author of The Primal Scream presents a unified theory of psychology and brain chemistry. Based on his long experience as a therapist and evidence from psychology a
Price (biblical criticism, Center for Inquiry Institute) adopts an agnostic stand on the issue of whether an historical Jesus existed and surveys the ways in which early Jesus movements and more moder
The risk of serious injury resulting from a fall increases with age as our eyesight, ability to react quickly, memory, and cognitive functions begin to decline. For the growing population of people ov
Through an analysis of biblical appropriation of Goddess-based religions and women interviewees' comments, the author of Feminist Fairy Tales and The Women's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Object
Addresses global issues and conflicts through a humanist ethics perspective, and offers solutions based on reason, optimism, and the values of international human rights.
This remarkable anthology of poems and prose on the human condition brings together a wide range of romantic and humanist thought from around the world. The greatest of philosophers and poets have con
Philosopher Robert Almeder provides lucid explanations of the major ethical theories and traditions, and looks at the answers to three basic questions: What makes a right act right? Why should I be mo
Monsieur Rene, president of the International Brotherhood of Concierges and Hall Porters, abuses the power of his position to collect sensitive information overheard by his associates who work in the
Nutter, who has studied the subject for years, argues that the US has become too enamored with covert action such as acts against Saddam Hussein and international terrorists, secret Afghan missions, t
A punch in the face of the puritanism and conservatism he raged against, My Life and Loves is the highly charged, erotic autobiography of Frank Harris (1856-1931), an Irish writer and editor who foun
The discussion of good and evil must not be confined to the sterile lecture halls of academics but related instead to ordinary human feelings, needs, and desires, says noted philosopher Richard Taylor
In Liberalism and Social Action, John Dewey (1859-1952), one of America's leading social philosophers, surveys the history of liberal thought from John Locke to John Stuart Mill, in his search to fin
If there is any one concept that stirs the passions and actions of men as a gender, power is the most likely candidate. Seldom is powerlessness a preferred or admired quality in a man. Yet power can b
Offers a collection of essays exploring the definitions, origins, and outcomes of intolerance in America. Essays encompass topics such as gay bashing, school shootings, and hate groups on the Internet
The rise in sociopathic behavior among adults, adolescents, and children, whether in tense inner cities or tranquil suburban and rural settings, is chronicled by Dr. Wolman, a leading psychologist an
