Philosophy

Introduction to the Philosophy of Confucius

Editors: Franssen, M., Vermaas, P.E., Kroes, P., Meijers, A.W.M. (Eds.)
Gives an overview of the current state of debate in the philosophy of technology
Brings together work from two distinct traditions in the philosophy of technology: one social-scientific and the other philosophical
Presents a rethinking of the place of philosophy of technology in philosophy in general

Are American colleges and universities failing their students by refusing to teach the philosophical traditions of China, India, Africa, and other non-Western cultures? This biting and provocative critique of American higher education says yes. Even though we live in an increasingly multicultural world, most philosophy departments stubbornly insist that only Western philosophy is real philosophy and denigrate everything outside the European canon. In Taking Back Philosophy, Bryan W. Van Norden lambastes academic philosophy for its Eurocentrism, insularity, and complicity with nationalism and issues a ringing call to make our educational institutions live up to their cosmopolitan ideals.