Aaron James, Professor of Philosophy at UC-Irvine, has written a new book, Surfing with Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry into a Life of Meaning. It addresses major questions in philosophy from his unique perspective as both a philosopher and former surfer. Continue reading Review of Aaron James’ “Surfing with Sartre”
Category Archives: Book Reviews – Philosophy
Review of Andrew Stark’s, “The Consolations of Mortality: Making Sense of Death”
Andrew Stark’s new book, The Consolations of Mortality: Making Sense of Death, addresses those who disavow belief in an afterlife. So what consolation might these non-believers find when confronting death? Continue reading Review of Andrew Stark’s, “The Consolations of Mortality: Making Sense of Death”
Summary of Samuel Scheffler’s, Death and the Afterlife
In his recent book, Death and the Afterlife, Samuel Scheffler offer two imaginative thought experiments in an attempt to understand our attitudes toward death and meaning. Continue reading Summary of Samuel Scheffler’s, Death and the Afterlife
My New Book on Human Nature
I have just published a new book, Who Are We?: Religious, Philosophical, Scientific and Transhumanist Theories Of Human Nature. Continue reading My New Book on Human Nature
Review of David Benatar’s, Better Never to Have Been
David Benatar is professor of philosophy and head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa. He is best known for his advocacy of antinatalism. Continue reading Review of David Benatar’s, Better Never to Have Been