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Jordan Simpson
Apr 20, 2011, 12:16:04 PM4/20/11
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A couple major philosophical works, all influential texts and widely
available.
After Virtue by Alistair MacIntyre
A modern classic, MacIntyre reintroduces us to ethics before the
Enlightenment. Stretching back to the Greek city-states he paints a
picture of community which informs and guides each person towards his
or her end.
The Analects by Confucius
Classic text of proper behavior by the most famous Chinese
philosopher. This has been a central tenet of Chinese education for
over two thousand years.
Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault
A study of the development of the penal system in Western society. It
challenges the idea that prisons arose from humanitarian methods,
arguing instead the prison came about from the state attempting to
control the bodies of each citizen.
Why I am Not a Christian by Bernard Russell
One of several essays by Russell, an early 20th century atheist.
Critiques many of the ways Christianity was defended during the Modern
Age.
Tao Te Ching by Laozi
Founding text of Chinese religion of Daoism, which roughly translates
into "the Way". Short collection of sayings pointing towards the true
reality of the universe. Interesting parallels and contrasts with
Christianity.
available.
After Virtue by Alistair MacIntyre
A modern classic, MacIntyre reintroduces us to ethics before the
Enlightenment. Stretching back to the Greek city-states he paints a
picture of community which informs and guides each person towards his
or her end.
The Analects by Confucius
Classic text of proper behavior by the most famous Chinese
philosopher. This has been a central tenet of Chinese education for
over two thousand years.
Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault
A study of the development of the penal system in Western society. It
challenges the idea that prisons arose from humanitarian methods,
arguing instead the prison came about from the state attempting to
control the bodies of each citizen.
Why I am Not a Christian by Bernard Russell
One of several essays by Russell, an early 20th century atheist.
Critiques many of the ways Christianity was defended during the Modern
Age.
Tao Te Ching by Laozi
Founding text of Chinese religion of Daoism, which roughly translates
into "the Way". Short collection of sayings pointing towards the true
reality of the universe. Interesting parallels and contrasts with
Christianity.
Audra Marvin
Apr 23, 2011, 8:25:10 PM4/23/11
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Of these, I am most interested in The Analects, I think. But maybe
don't go by my vote on these because I might be sitting out the
philosophy round . . . :)
don't go by my vote on these because I might be sitting out the
philosophy round . . . :)
Kati Rucker
Apr 26, 2011, 10:59:10 PM4/26/11
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I may have difficulty getting into this discussion, but I think I lean
more towards the Analects or "Why I am not a Christian".
more towards the Analects or "Why I am not a Christian".
Benjamin Cremer
Apr 27, 2011, 7:26:05 PM4/27/11
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After Virtue by Alistair MacIntyre
The Analects by Confucius
Tao Te Ching by Laozi
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