In the Agora: The Public Face of Canadian PhilosophyMark Kingwell, John Ralston Saul, Jan Zwicky, Thomas Hurka, Will Kymlicka, Graeme Hunter, Paul and Patricia Churchland, Michel Seymour, Arthur Schafer, Charles Taylor-the list of Canadian philosophers who have made important contributions to public debate is a long one. Here, in a single volume we find their views on topics ranging from free speech to free trade, from science to citizenship, from terrorism to tyranny, and from ethics to the environment. In the Agora celebrates the unique perspectives, distinctive voices, and important contributions of Canadian philosophers by bringing together some of the nations' top minds to speak candidly on issues of popular public debate. Following a foreword by John Ralston Saul, editors Andrew D. Irvine and John S. Russell have carefully collected over a hundred essays into an accessible, controversial, and lively book that delves into any number of significant issues. A spirited and engaging read, In the Agora effectively illustrates how Canadian philosophers have contributed to public discourse and enriched our world. It is a collection that is sure to prompt both interest and debate. Contributors: |
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... mark kingwell 7 The Credible-Computer Conundrum 86 john russell and andrew irvine 8 The Future of Intimacy 90 mark kingwell III Education and Culture 1 Broad Subjects Free Us from Narrow Minds 99 andrew irvine 2 The Young and the ...
... mark kingwell V Authority and the Individual 1 What Is Government For? 171 trudy govier 2 How to Make Governments Competitive 175 andrew irvine 3 Contents vii.
... mark kingwell 4 Guns 182 jan narveson 5 Religion Isn't on Trial 187 john russell 6 Do Children Have Rights? 190 thomas hurka 7 A Market Economy Makes Us Better People 192 thomas hurka 8 Questions for the Census Takers 194 andrew irvine ...
... mark kingwell 6 Zap! You're a Terrorist 383 john russell 7 A Slogan for Our Times 386 john russell 8 Contents xi.
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