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  • Exploring Academic Ethics

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    Academic ethics is the study of moral problems arising in higher education. These may concern the responsibilities of professors or the institutional policies of colleges and universities. In this work, Steven M. Cahn, a pioneer in the field, brings together his essays concerning four provocative issues: curricular controversies, tenure processes, affirmative action, and pedagogic obligations. ... Leer más

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  • A Philosopher's Journey

    Essays from Six Decades

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    For over fifty years Steven M. Cahn has been a prolific contributor to discussions of philosophical and educational issues. In this volume he has chosen his favorite articles from the 1960s to the present, reflecting his long-standing interests in the concept of free will, the rationality of religious belief, the insights of John Dewey, the affirmative action debate, the aims of higher education, ... Leer más

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  • Professors as Teachers

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    Too many professors view themselves primarily not as teachers but researchers. How can the system be changed so that success in the classroom will be promoted and receive greater emphasis? Noted philosopher and educator Steven M. Cahn presents proposals to achieve that end, including changes in graduate education, the appointment process, the evaluation of teaching, the tenure system, and the ... Leer más

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  • Philosophical Debates

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    This volume completes a trilogy of Steven M. Cahn's shorter writings that includes The Road Traveled and Other Essays (2019) and A Philosopher's Journey (2020). Included here are his contributions to three philosophical debates: first, whether events are fated to occur; second, whether God is knowable; and third, whether morality can conflict with happiness. The book contains not only Cahn's ... Leer más

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  • Religion Within Reason, Second Edition

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    Most believers and their critics agree that religious commitment relies on the acceptance of supernaturalism. Steven M. Cahn argues to the contrary. He maintains that theism is neither necessary nor sufficient for adherence to a religious outlook. He writes in a nonpolemical spirit about morality, the problem of evil, faith, miracles, heaven, mystical experience, and religious diversity. His book ... Leer más

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  • Pathways Through Academia

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    Philosopher Steven M. Cahn, the author of numerous works about higher education, here offers his most recent thoughts about life in academia. Among the issues he discusses are building a professorial career, motivating one's students, making strong faculty appointments, choosing effective administrators, and maintaining a commitment to academic ethics. His approach is principled and practical, his ... Leer más

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  • Bronx Socrates

    Portrait of a Legendary Teacher

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    Academic life regularly honors leading scholars but rarely recognizes those who have excelled in undergraduate teaching. This volume salutes Professor of Philosophy Robert H. Gurland, a paragon in the classroom, who recently retired after having taught over 25,000 students, primarily at New York University but also for a couple of years at the United States Military Academy at West Point. His ... Leer más

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  • From Student to Scholar

    A Candid Guide to Becoming a Professor, Second Edition

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    This expanded edition of a celebrated book by philosopher and educator Steven M. Cahn offers sound advice on building a successful academic career. He explains how to plan, complete, and defend a dissertation; how to handle interviews for academic positions; how to improve your teaching; how to prepare and publish research; how to develop a professional network; and how to garner support for ... Leer más

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  • Happiness and Goodness

    Philosophical Reflections on Living Well

    de Steven M. Cahn, Christine Vitrano ...
    "A phenomenal book that offers innovative and penetrating insights into the most fundamental questions of human concern . . . vivid and enjoyable."—Dov Weiss, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHow should we evaluate the success of each person's life? Countering the prevalent philosophical perspective on the subject, Steven M. Cahn and Christine Vitrano defend the view that our well-being ... Leer más

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  • The Road Traveled and Other Essays

    de Steven M. Cahn ...
    The Road Traveled and Other Essays presents the recent work of philosopher and educator Steven M. Cahn. This book offers his latest reflections on the nature of well-being, the rationality of religious belief, and the aims of higher education. Also included are a selection of his challenging philosophical puzzles. The work concludes with a detailed account of his career as a faculty member, ... Leer más

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  • The Democracy Reader

    From Classical to Contemporary Philosophy

    Edición de Steven M. Cahn, Andrew T. Forcehimes, Robert B. Talisse ...
    This timely anthology gathers forty historical and contemporary treatments of democracy. Short introductions precede each reading and a general introduction increases student comprehension across the spectrum of readings. This volume is ideal for both the undergraduate and graduate students in political theory and philosophy courses.Historical readings include selections from Plato, Aristotle, ... Leer más

    $55.09 USD

  • Aesthetics

    A Comprehensive Anthology

    Edición de Steven M. Cahn, Stephanie Ross, Sandra L. Shapshay ...
    Series series Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
    A revised second edition of the bestselling anthology on the major figures and themes in aesthetics and philosophy of art, the ideal resource for a comprehensive introduction to the study of aestheticsAesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology offers a well-rounded and thorough introduction to the evolution of modern thought on aesthetics. In a collection of over 60 readings, focused primarily on the ... Leer más

    $59.00 USD