| Item 9781444330908$5.87 - $19.95 Some wise men, a stable, a few sheep, and a young virgin giving birth to the mortal son of a perfect God: Christmas is one of Christianity's holiest days, and yet it is also a major pagan festival; a secular, cultural celebration, and a commercial event of epic proportions. As consumerism runs rife, have we lost sight of its very essence?... | |
Blues - Philosophy for Everyone : Thinking Deep A... Sailing - Philosophy for Everyone : Catching the ... $78.34Sale $78.34 - $87.70 Some wise men, a stable, a few sheep, and a young virgin giving birth to the mortal son of a perfect God: Christmas is one of Christianity's holiest days, and yet it is also a major pagan festival; a secular, cultural celebration, and a commercial event of epic proportions. As consumerism runs rife, have we lost sight of its very essence? Is celebrating Christmas really a good idea? From elves and Ebenezer Scrooge, to the culture wars and virgin birth, Christmas Philosophy for; Everyone unwraps the religious and moral issues surrounding the Yuletide season, including: Should parents lie to their children about Santa Claus? What relevance does Christmas hold for atheists and pagans? What does the Bible actually say about, the virgin birth? How does Santa know if we have been naughty or good ù is there a darker side to our festive friend' Christmas ù Philosophy for Everyone offers thoughtful and humorous philosophical and cultural insights into the festive season with plenty of goodwill and just a little bah humbug Scott C. Lowe is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Fritz Allhoff is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Western Michigan University, as well as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.
From Santa, elves and Ebenezer Scrooge, to the culture wars and virgin birth, Christmas - Philosophy for Everyone explores a host of philosophical issues raised by the practices and beliefs surrounding Christmas. - Offers thoughtful and humorous philosophical insights into the most widely celebrated holiday in the Western world
- Contributions come from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, theology, religious studies, English literature, cognitive science and moral psychology
- The essays cover a wide range of Christmas themes, from a defence of the miracle of the virgin birth to the relevance of Christmas to atheists and pagans
Christmas Philosophy for Everyone : Better Than a Lump of Coal General
| ISBN | 9781444330908 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Blackwell Pub |
| Pages | 239 |
| List Price | $19.95 |
| Publication Date | 09/21/2010 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 9 Inches (US)Width: 6 Inches (US)Thickness: 0.75 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 0.85 Pounds (US) |
| Series | Philosophy for Everyone |
| Editor | Allhoff, FritzLowe, Scott C. |
| Foreword | Nissenbaum, Stephen |
Some wise men, a stable, a few sheep, and a young virgin giving birth to the mortal son of a perfect God: Christmas is one of Christianity's holiest days, and yet it is also a major pagan festival; a secular, cultural celebration, and a commercial event of epic proportions. As consumerism runs rife, have we lost sight of its very essence? Is celebrating Christmas really a good idea? From elves and Ebenezer Scrooge, to the culture wars and virgin birth, Christmas Philosophy for; Everyone unwraps the religious and moral issues surrounding the Yuletide season, including: Should parents lie to their children about Santa Claus? What relevance does Christmas hold for atheists and pagans? What does the Bible actually say about, the virgin birth? How does Santa know if we have been naughty or good ù is there a darker side to our festive friend' Christmas ù Philosophy for Everyone offers thoughtful and humorous philosophical and cultural insights into the festive season with plenty of goodwill and just a little bah humbug Scott C. Lowe is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Fritz Allhoff is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Western Michigan University, as well as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.
From Santa, elves and Ebenezer Scrooge, to the culture wars and virgin birth, Christmas - Philosophy for Everyone explores a host of philosophical issues raised by the practices and beliefs surrounding Christmas. - Offers thoughtful and humorous philosophical insights into the most widely celebrated holiday in the Western world
- Contributions come from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, theology, religious studies, English literature, cognitive science and moral psychology
- The essays cover a wide range of Christmas themes, from a defence of the miracle of the virgin birth to the relevance of Christmas to atheists and pagans
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