Presents a global history of civil liberties, discussing what they are and why they are important, along with advice on ways to defend civil liberties.
An introduction to the philosophy of the mind that examines key concepts and theories in the field, profiles influential thinkers, and examines the contemporary arguments for dualism.
Presents an introduction to medieval philosophy, covering major authors such as Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, and topics such as evil, eternity, ethics, and the ontological, cosmological, and teleological proof of God.
Discusses the history of magic and its various influences and incarnations, from religion to science, the occult, illusion, and entertainment since prehistory, examining the appeal of the practice and how it is perceived by society.
An introduction to humanism that explores its underlying philosophy, its approach to religious belief, ethics, and politics, and criticisms of its position.
An introductory overview of engineering that discusses what engineers do, the philosophy and cultural history of the field, its influence on society, and other related topics.
Presents a survey of the history of censorship, from the execution of Socrates to movie ratings and policies regarding Internet filtering, covering the variety of ways information can be withheld and critiquing the ways media monopolies distort and limit the entertainment and news they provide.
