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John Heil,John Haldane
This work proposes a way to a naturalistic synthesis, one that accords the mental a place in the physical world alongside the non-mental.
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Metaphysics can be understood as the branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality. In this textbook for students new to the topic, John Heil covers the key…
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This self-contained volume in honor of John J. Benedetto covers a wide range of topics in harmonic analysis and related areas. These include weighted-norm inequalities, frame theory, wavelet theory, time-frequency…
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In his introduction to this most welcome republication (and second edition) of his logic text, Heil clarifies his aim in writing and revising this book: ‘I believe that anyone unfamiliar…
An accessible, nontechnical introduction to preeminent issues in the philosophy of mind, intended for nonspecialists, as well as material of interest to advanced students and researchers in the field. Includes…
Provides an introduction to the philosophy of mind. Both an anthology and commentary, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary readings on the subject, as well as substantial editorial…
In ‘From an Ontological Point of View’, John Heil discusses such issues as whether the world includes levels of reality; the nature of objects and properties; the demands of realism…
Is the world hierarchically arranged, incorporating ‘levels’ of reality? What is the nature of objects and properties? What does ‘realism’ about ordinary objects or states of mind demand? When an…
John Paul Heil
The Gospel of John has been examined from many different perspectives, but a comprehensive treatment of the theme of worship in this Gospel has not yet appeared. John Paul Heil…
John Haldane
A collection of philosophical essays that explores some central areas of social life and issues of intense academic and public debate. It includes the question of ethical relativism, fundamental issues…
In The Church and the World the philosopher and commentator John Haldane explores a range of issues concerning the condition of Roman Catholicism, its leadership and teachings, and examines the…
Explores the works and words of a range of philosophers, scientists, artists and cultural movements including figures from the Scottish Enlightenment (David Hume, Thomas Reid, James Wilson, William Turnbull, JF…
A collection of short essays that range across philosophy, politics, general culture, morality, science, religion and art, focusing on questions of meaning, value and understanding.
This volume in the St Andrews series contains a collection of essays from leading authors regarding the work of Elizabeth Anscombe, in particular issues in mind and metaphysics, and can…
In Faithful Reason , Catholic philosopher John Haldane lays out his thoughts on Christianity in daily life, informed by his distinctive approach of ‘Analytical Thomism’. His discussions of ethics, politics…
First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
This collection of new essays brings together academics in philosophy and political theory with politicians and social commentators. The subjects covered include liberalism, education, welfare policy, religion, art and culture…
The essays in this collection range widely across the fields of metaphysics, epistemlogy, philosophy of mind and action, and theory of value with most linking analytical and Aristotelian-Thomistic ideas and…
John, Paul Heil
Presents an analysis of the explicit quotations and references to the Old Testament in Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians . This title examines the various authoritative roles that not…
An original exegesis of the Gospel of John that shows how the motif of worship is woven throughout the text, and how this manifests the promise of life eternal in…
This is a helpful narrative-critical study of the Johannine passion and resurrection account. After a brief introduction, Heil shows how scenes in the narrative are arranged in sets, with each…
A commentary on the Johannine Epistles, emphasising their performative, liturgical function and the particular ethical form of worship that they preach.
An exploration of the centrality of worship in the theology of Matthew’s Gospel, and how ritual worship of God is complemented by ethical worship in life.
An overview of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, proposing a new interpretation of its structure and themes.
A reassessment of the role of Paul the Apostle as a person of prayer and worship, placing his letters in their original context as epistolary rituals of worship.
This volume employs a text-centered, literary-rhetorical, and audience-oriented method to demonstrate how the implied audience of Philippians are persuaded and exhorted by the dynamic progression of the letter’s chiastic structures…
John N Heil
The art of Haiku poetry, besides plain-spokenness, embodies a beauty and power that captivates hearts and minds everywhere. It is one of the enduring literary forms and for good reason.Traditionally…
By considering not only the hope (elpis) word-field but other expressions and statements of hope, as well as the opposites of hope–despair and presumption–this work demonstrates how Paul’s concern to…
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This book investigates Colossians as a \“captivity\” letter from the primary implied author, the imprisoned Paul, to an implied audience of mainly Gentile converts currently in danger of influence by…
Each of the thirteen letters of Paul are treated exclusively from the aspect of worship, as understood in its most comprehensive sense in the biblical tradition, with the liturgical and…
Synopsis: This book seeks a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the Letter to the Hebrews by examining it from the viewpoint of its prominent theme of worship. It aims…
This book seeks a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the Letter to the Hebrews by examining it from the viewpoint of its prominent theme of worship. It aims to…
All translations of biblical texts in this book are my own. – Introduction, page 3, footnote 4.
