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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is universally recognised as one of the most important science books ever written. The Origin of Species is also a work of great cultural and religious significance, in that Darwin maintained that all organisms, including humans, are part of a natural process of growth from simple forms. This Companion commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Origin of Species and examines its main arguments. Drawing on the expertise of leading authorities in the field, it also provides the contexts - religious, social, political, literary, and philosophical - in which the Origin was composed. Written in a clear and friendly yet authoritative manner, this volume will be essential reading for both scholars and students. More broadly, it will appeal to general readers who want to learn more about one of the most important and controversial books of modern times.

The Cambridge Companion to Socrates is a collection of essays providing a comprehensive guide to Socrates, the most famous Greek philosopher. Because Socrates himself wrote nothing, our evidence comes from the writings of his friends (above all Plato), his enemies, and later writers. Socrates is thus a literary figure as well as a historical person. Both aspects of Socrates' legacy are covered in this volume. Socrates' character is full of paradox, and so are his philosophical views. These paradoxes have led to deep differences in scholars' interpretations of Socrates and his thought. Mirroring this wide range of thought about Socrates, this volume's contributors are unusually diverse in their background and perspective. The essays in this volume were authored by classical philologists, philosophers and historians from Germany, Francophone Canada, Britain and the United States, and they represent a range of interpretive and philosophical traditions.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. It will spark renewed discussion about the character of 'ancient' versus 'modern' science.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. It will spark renewed discussion about the character of 'ancient' versus 'modern' science.

This volume contains cutting-edge work on natural law ethics. It will appeal to philosophers, theologians, political theorists, bioethicists and economists, whether students or researchers. The book addresses both theoretical and applied ethical issues, centring on the question: are ethical norms derived from human nature, God, both or neither?

New edition offering a philosophical perspective on an eighteenth-century movement that profoundly influenced western culture. Distinguished contributors examine the writings of Hume, Smith and many more. With five entirely new chapters and widespread updates elsewhere, it is essential for students of modern philosophy and intellectual history.

This volume contains cutting-edge work on natural law ethics. It will appeal to philosophers, theologians, political theorists, bioethicists and economists, whether students or researchers. The book addresses both theoretical and applied ethical issues, centring on the question: are ethical norms derived from human nature, God, both or neither?

New edition offering a philosophical perspective on an eighteenth-century movement that profoundly influenced western culture. Distinguished contributors examine the writings of Hume, Smith and many more. With five entirely new chapters and widespread updates elsewhere, it is essential for students of modern philosophy and intellectual history.

Full of insights and information for scholars, students, and citizens, this volume is a guide to understanding the constitutional design, purpose, and institutional practices envisioned by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - the authors of The Federalist.

The first volume examining the full range of medieval ethics in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy in an accessible way, exploring previously neglected topics including the importance of civil and canon law, mystical ethics, and the role of ethics in theology. It will interest students of ethics and medieval philosophy.

Full of insights and information for scholars, students, and citizens, this volume is a guide to understanding the constitutional design, purpose, and institutional practices envisioned by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - the authors of The Federalist.

Although best known for his contributions to the theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion, Hume also influenced developments in the philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics, political and economic theory. This second edition features six new essays, a new introduction, and the remaining essays have all been updated.

Plotinus was the greatest philosopher in the 700-year period between Aristotle and Augustine. In this volume, sixteen leading scholars introduce and explain the many facets of Plotinus' complex system. They place Plotinus in the history of ancient philosophy while showing that he was a founder of medieval philosophy.

Comprehensive, accessible and detailed, this volume will be important for students and teachers seeking to develop their understanding of Nietzsche's philosophy. Key texts, including The Birth of Tragedy and Thus Spoke Zarathustra, are explored in depth, and topics covered include truth, science, art, history and his famous 'will to power'.

Comprehensive, accessible and detailed, this volume will be important for students and teachers seeking to develop their understanding of Nietzsche's philosophy. Key texts, including The Birth of Tragedy and Thus Spoke Zarathustra, are explored in depth, and topics covered include truth, science, art, history and his famous 'will to power'.

Containing fifteen chapters written by leading scholars and providing a cross-disciplinary perspective, the volume presents an up-to-date discussion of the study of interpretation. Non-technical and easily accessible, it will be a valuable introduction for students and scholars of contemporary European and Angloanalytic hermeneutics and philosophy.

Containing fifteen chapters written by leading scholars and providing a cross-disciplinary perspective, the volume presents an up-to-date discussion of the study of interpretation. Non-technical and easily accessible, it will be a valuable introduction for students and scholars of contemporary European and Angloanalytic hermeneutics and philosophy.

Hippocrates is a towering figure in Greek medicine, who has inspired generations of physicians over millennia in both the East and West. This accessible book introduces the legacy of Hippocrates, the man and the writings attributed to him. It is essential reading on courses in classics and the history of medicine.

Hippocrates is a towering figure in Greek medicine, who has inspired generations of physicians over millennia in both the East and West. This accessible book introduces the legacy of Hippocrates, the man and the writings attributed to him. It is essential reading on courses in classics and the history of medicine.

This volume highlights Berlin's significance to contemporary readers, regarding not only liberty and liberalism, the Enlightenment and Romanticism, and pluralism, but also political theory, history, and the social sciences. Berlin's writings remain indispensable for showing how great political and ethical ideas have shaped contemporary history.

This volume highlights Berlin's significance to contemporary readers, regarding not only liberty and liberalism, the Enlightenment and Romanticism, and pluralism, but also political theory, history, and the social sciences. Berlin's writings remain indispensable for showing how great political and ethical ideas have shaped contemporary history.

Charts the development of Wittgenstein's work on a wide range of topics, particularly language, logic, and mathematics. This second edition includes a new introduction and five new chapters - on Tractarian ethics, Wittgenstein's development, aspects, the mind, and time and history - as well as an updated and comprehensive bibliography.

Charts the development of Wittgenstein's work on a wide range of topics, particularly language, logic, and mathematics. This second edition includes a new introduction and five new chapters - on Tractarian ethics, Wittgenstein's development, aspects, the mind, and time and history - as well as an updated and comprehensive bibliography.

The Cambridge Companion to The Communist Manifesto makes accessible to general readers the latest historical and biographical scholarship critically relevant to this classic text in political theory and intellectual history. It provides a fresh translation of the first edition by Terrell Carver and a transcription of the rare first English translation by Helen Macfarlane.

The Cambridge Companion to The Communist Manifesto makes accessible to general readers the latest historical and biographical scholarship critically relevant to this classic text in political theory and intellectual history. It provides a fresh translation of the first edition by Terrell Carver and a transcription of the rare first English translation by Helen Macfarlane.

Including three new chapters and an updated bibliography, this second edition is a crucial reference tool for the classical period of German philosophy. Systematically organized, and examining the roles of major and less well-known figures, this volume will be important for scholars and students of European philosophy at all levels.

Including three new chapters and an updated bibliography, this second edition is a crucial reference tool for the classical period of German philosophy. Systematically organized, and examining the roles of major and less well-known figures, this volume will be important for scholars and students of European philosophy at all levels.

Covering the full range of Greek ethical thought, this volume includes chapters on the schools of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics, and on themes from love and virtue to impartiality and elitism. With cutting-edge research from leading scholars, this Companion will be invaluable for students of ancient philosophy.

Covering the full range of Greek ethical thought, this volume includes chapters on the schools of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics, and on themes from love and virtue to impartiality and elitism. With cutting-edge research from leading scholars, this Companion will be invaluable for students of ancient philosophy.

Anyone interested in the history of logic, and the history of philosophy more generally, will greatly benefit from this volume which focuses on an extremely rich period in the history of logic: the medieval period. A must-read for students as well as scholars of the history of philosophy.