Rethinking Philosophers' Responsibility.

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Permissions and Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter One -- Part I. Effective Ethics -- Chapter Two -- Chapter Three -- Part II. Global Concerns -- Chapter Four -- Chapter Five -- Chapter Six -- Part III. Conflict Irresolution -- Chapter Seven -- Chapter Eight -- Part IV. Philosophic Loves -- Chapter Nine -- Chapter Ten -- Part V. Practical Epistemology -- Chapter Eleven -- Chapter Twelve -- Part VI. Vital Tools -- Chapter Thirteen -- Chapter Fourteen -- Chapter Fifteen -- Index of Subjects -- Index of Names.

Calling on philosophers as the custodians of rationality to reconsider their responsibility toward their communities and the state of civilization at large, this book considers philosophy to be a practical discipline. Largely foreign to philosophers and non-philosophers alike, this conception of philosophy discloses the relevance of its unique contributions to contemporary society. The book offers a compelling and accessible analysis of philosophy also in relation to religion, psychology, the New Age Movement, and globalization, and exemplifies through a wide range of current problems how philosophers can fulfil their responsibility. Its argument that responsibility lies where one is capable of doing what is needed, and even more so, when no one else can do it, targets philosophers. However, its innovative study of contemporary philosophy coupled with its original contributions to the problems at hand will engage academics and students from other disciplines, as well as a general readership.

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