Series: Philosophy for Everyone

Fatherhood – Philosophy for Everyone It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. A father’s role has never been so involved, nor have expectations been so high. There’s a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realise how little we know....

Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn of philosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace for philosophical inspiration. Gardens, in turn, give rise to a broad spectrum of philosophical questions. For the green-fingered thinker, Gardening - Philosophy for Everyone reflects on a whole host of fascinating philosophical themes. Gardens and philosophy present a fascinating combination...

This anthology takes the ever-controversial discussion of pornography out of solely academic circles; it expands the questions about porn that academics might tackle and opens the conversation to those who know it best—the creators and users of porn. Features essays on non-traditional issues in porn, including celebrity sex tapes, virtual sex, S&M, homosexual porn, and technology’s impact on the porn...

Offering philosophical insights into the popular morning brew, Coffee - Philosophy for Everyone kick starts the day with an entertaining but critical discussion of the ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and culture of coffee. Matt Lounsbury of pioneering business Stumptown Coffee discusses just how good coffee can be. Caffeine-related chapters cover the ethics of the coffee trade, the metaphysics of coffee, and...

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical, and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death. Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, and relates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serial killers. Includes a philosophical look...