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  • The End of Infinity

    Where Mathematics and Philosophy Meet

    The idea of infinity stands at the intersection of mathematics and philosophy. As da Vinci said, "Arithmetic is a computational science in its calculations, but it is of no avail in dealing with continuous quantity."The End of Infinity reviews the philosophical history of infinity, mathematics, numbers, and logic to demonstrate that the modern conception of infinity involves a logical and ... Read more

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  • The Political Spectrum

    'The Political Spectrum' sets out to identify the timeless, universal principles of political philosophy that shape how we live as a society, from democracy in Ancient Greece and the aristocracies of the Enlightenment to the tribal lands of Pakistan and the modern state that is the United States of America. Unlike most political philosophies that rest on traditional foundations such as rights, ... Read more

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  • Political Philosophy

    The Narrow Path of Social Progress

    While we might all love for everyone to get along, to help the needy, and for the wars to end, we need to explain how people can reach this point in their biological growth and development by promoting social progress.Liberals believe social conservatives are oppressive white men who worship outdated ideas, and social conservatives believe liberals live in a world where nothing is sacred—life, ... Read more

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  • The End of Infinity

    Where Mathematics and Philosophy Meet

    One of the most perplexing and fascinating concepts in both mathematics and philosophy is infinity. Anthony C. Patton explains why this stands as a pivotal idea, introducing the reader to perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom and encourage profound reflection on the nature of existence, reality, and intellectual thought.Infinity in Mathematics and Philosophy: Infinity has perplexed some ... Read more

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  • Political Philosophy

    The Narrow Path of Social Progress

    Political Philosophy: The Narrow Path of Social Progress by Anthony C. Patton explores the fundamental values that shape the development of civilization. He starts with the core principles of liberty, group loyalty, individual achievement, and the role of family and private property in fostering societal progress. Drawing on historical context, the author seeks to clarify what we mean by "social ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Political Spectrum

    'The Political Spectrum' sets out to identify the timeless, universal principles of political philosophy that shape how we live as a society, from democracy in Ancient Greece and the aristocracies of the Enlightenment to the tribal lands of Pakistan and the modern state that is the United States of America. Unlike most political philosophies that rest on traditional foundations such as rights, ... Read more

    $38.69 USD

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  • Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (with linked TOC)

    "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus may be the most important book of philosophy written during the twentieth century. Wittgenstein's writing style is clear, succinct, and accessible. Bertrand Russell claimed that "I cannot see any point on which it is wrong. But to have constructed a theory of logic which is not at any point obviously wrong is to have achieved a work of extraordinary difficulty and ... Read more

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