The Social Contract, originally published as On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Rights by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, is a 1762 book in which Rousseau theorized about the best way to establish a political community in the face of the problems of commercial society, which he had already identified in his Discourse on Inequality (1754). The Social Contract helped inspire political reforms or revolutions in Europe, especially in France. The Social Contract argued against the idea tha...

A Super Quick guide to thinking critically, from reasoning and arguments to spotting bias and avoiding information overload.

The most widely read anthology for the study of modern philosophy, this volume provides key works of philosophers and other leading thinkers of the period, chosen to enhance the reader's understanding of modern philosophy and its relationship to the natural sciences of the time. The third edition incorporates important contributions of women and minority thinkers into the canon of the modern period, while retaining all of the material of the previous edition. Included are works by Princess El...

Big History is de eerste Nederlandstalige lesmethode voor het nieuwe schoolvak Big History. Dit vak behandelt 13,8 miljard jaar geschiedenis in één schooljaar: het begint met de oerknal en het eindigt in het hier en nu. Big History is het eerste schoolvak dat de leerlingen leert interdisciplinair te denken en vakken te verbinden die in het traditionele curriculum los van elkaar staan. Het hoofddoel van Big History is een oriëntatie en voorbereiding op de wetenschappen, verhoging van de alg...

An ideal introduction for those coming to philosophy, ethics or public policy for the first time, and a vital resource for anyone grappling with the moral complexity underlying policy debates. The 2nd edition includes four new chapters and has been revised and updated throughout.

We are frequently confronted with arguments. Arguments are attempts to persuade us - to influence our beliefs and actions - by giving us reasons to believe this or that. Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide will equip students with the concepts and techniques used in the identification, analysis and assessment of arguments whatever the subject matter or context.

Through precise and accessible discussion, this book provides the tools to become a successful critical thinker, one who can act and b...