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Authors: Ronald de Sousa, Veronique Mottier, Jonathan K. Foster, Daniel M. Haybron. Publisher: Hong Duc Year of publication: 2016 Library of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City Shelf location : Y3 : Philosophy – Reading Room (Dinh Tien Hoang Campus, Thu Duc Campus) |
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In this work, A Very Short Introduction to Humanity, Ronald de Sousa explores philosophical ideas about love. Drawing on a vast array of historical materials and the latest scientific achievements, he comments on key perspectives and demonstrates that love is far more complex than we might think. The collection of introductions to humanity includes 4 volumes: - Love: A Very Short Introduction - Happiness: A Very Short Introduction - Memory: A Very Short Introduction - Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction "Love: A Very Short Introduction is a profound philosophical overview of love and its discontents, skillfully adjusted to encompass interpersonal messiness as well as the incredible possibilities of what love can become." In Happiness: A Very Short Introduction, Daniel M. Haybron examines how to define happiness, the ability to measure it, and its primary sources. He also considers the highly valued role and importance of the feeling of happiness in human life. Memory: A Very Short Introduction explores the fascinating troubles of memory. Is it one thing or many? Why does it seem to work well at times and not at others? What happens when it is "not okay"? Can it be improved or influenced by what techniques? How does memory change as we age? Can memories be recovered? The book presents up-to-date insights to answer these and many other important questions about how memory works, and why we cannot live without it. Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction will provide a concise but profound and practical survey of the most prominent issues and conflicts surrounding the concept of "sexuality" in the modern world. At the same time, the book analyzes the different ways that various eras have used to define the concept of "sexuality," assumptions about "human nature," as well as its ambiguity and constant controversy in historical contexts. We would like to respectfully introduce this to our readers! |
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