Maxwell John Charlesworth

Anselme ((saint ;)

In the Proslogion, St. Anselm presents a philosophical argument for the existence of God. Anselm's proof, known since the time of Kant as the ontological argument for the existence of God, has played an important role in the history of philosophy and has been incorporated in various forms into the systems of Descartes, Leibniz, Hegel, and others. Included in this edition of the Proslogion are Gaunilo's "A Reply on Behalf of the Fool" and St. Anselm's "The Author's Reply to Gaunilo." All three works are in the original Latin with English translation on facing pages. Professor Charlesworth's introduction provides a helpful discussion of the context of the Proslogion in the theological tradition and in Anselm's own thought and writing.

Proslogion

This book is an original discussion of contemporary issues in bioethics.

Bioethics in a Liberal Society

A Good Day to Die by Lisa Birnie

Max Charlesworth

Philosophy for Beginners is a terrifically readable introduction to a broad understanding of philosophy. Ostensibly written to introduce secondary students to philosophical theory, it is in fact an engaging read for anyone who wants to know more about this sometimes intimidating subject. At all times, it is entertaining, inspiring and provoking.The work encourages discussions on fundamental questions of humanity with a clarity of thought and with a degree of open-mindedness allied with a desire to think for oneself. By introducing the ideas of various philosophers throughout history the author demonstrates the living nature of philosophy and how it is central to much of the larger 'thought' behind the evolution of western civilisation.Best of all is the author's repeated assertion that all ideas are open to be discussed, disagreed with and even completely refuted. It is a liberating stance that will appeal to many readers.

Humans and Other Beings

Philosophy for Beginners

Professor of Philosophy Max Charlesworth

Philosophy is a fascinating discipline that encourages us to think about the BIG questions. What is life? What is space? Who are we, and why are we here? Where do we belong, and how should we relate to one another? Philosophy gives us access to the wisdom of the great philosophers, who thought long and hard about these questions. It then allows us to judge it for ourselves, against what we believe to be true. In Philosophy for Beginners, Max Charlesworth draws on a lifetime's study to bring philosophy to life. In an uncomplicated way, he guides the reader through the various forms of philosophy, and looks at some of the men and women who explored them. He shows that the way we apply philosophy can bring understanding and meaning to our modern lives.

The Existentialists and Jean-Paul Sartre

This book provides a fascinating study of a community of scientists at the prestigious Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Science in Melbourne, Australia. These scientists are mainly concerned with investigating the immune system, which enables us to cope with the many bacteria and viruses that invade our bodies. The Hall Institute scientists are part of a distinctive subculture, with its own myths and rites of passage, which can be investigated in much the same way as anthropologists investigate 'primitive' cultures. The volume shows how scientific programs and methods are shaped by cultural factors, including social, political, and economic constraints, and by the Institute's setting and the ethos of the new biology. The emphasis is on how science is actually done in concrete situations as distinct from what scientists say they do, and what philosophers and historians and sociologists of science theorize about what they do. Life Among the Scientists will be of great interest to scientists, students of the philosophy, history, and sociology of science, anthropologists and social scientists, and the general reader who wants to know what the scientific life is really like.

Maxwell John Charlesworth

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