Belief and Integrity: Philosophical Dialogues - Couverture souple

Pappas, Nicholas J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 087586855X ISBN 13 : 9780875868554

Editeur : Algora Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Belief and Integrity is a thoughtful collection of short dialogues that probe deeply into some of life’s most enduring questions through a philosophical lens. Nicholas J. Pappas invites readers to engage with characters who explore the nature of belief, the challenges of maintaining integrity, and the pursuit of truth.

The dialogues deftly traverse complex themes such as the coexistence of contradictory beliefs, the subtle art of communication, and the relationship between knowledge and belief. Through these conversations, Pappas illustrates how dialogue itself becomes a means of uncovering truth, illustrating the tension between simplicity and complexity in conveying ideas.

The book does not offer easy answers but instead encourages reflection on the roles of courage, moderation, love, and social interaction in shaping both personal character and communal life. The characters’ exchanges reveal the nuanced interplay between internal conviction and external behavior, highlighting how integrity involves living authentically even amidst uncertainty and contradiction. Readers are invited to consider how values evolve, how one might reinvent oneself, and the importance of understanding others within a society that prizes both individuality and connection.

Far from abstract theorizing, Belief and Integrity grounds its philosophical inquiry in everyday concerns—how we communicate, how we face adversity, and how we negotiate the balance between personal truth and social expectations. Its accessible yet profound style makes it suitable for philosophers, students, and anyone interested in the reflective examination of human values and the complexity of living a principled life. This book stands as both a guide to thoughtful living and an invitation to ongoing dialogue, offering insights that resonate beyond the page.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Join the discussion among friends as they take a fresh look at two concepts whose meaning and definitions we may all too often take for granted. Belief. The dialogues in this section deal with both the positives and negatives of belief. How do you know what to believe? How do you know what to stop believing? For instance, the dialogue called Nothing asks, What does it mean to believe in nothing? What is the difference between belief that something is so and calculation that it is likely? Can you believe in nothing and still have a conscience? From this last question one sees how this connects with the next group of dialogues, those dealing with integrity. Integrity. We all value integrity. Or do we? What does it take to achieve it? How do you know when you’ve got it? What does it take to maintain it? The dialogues here get at these questions. The dialogue called Right prods readers to ponder, When are you in the right? What does doing what you’re supposed to do earn you? Who helps you when you don’t know what to do? As each dialogue is a short piece that builds upon others within the book, readers might choose to enjoy a single piece at a time or pursue one after another, depending on the time at hand. Either way, the reader will find a thoughtful inquiry on individual themes that reflect upon each other and add up to a larger discussion.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Algora Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 087586855X
• ISBN 13: 9780875868554
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 242
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible