A LAYMAN LOOKS AT PHILOSOPHY

and a little science

Cyril Tomkins (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

232 Seiten

2021
Brown Dog Books (Verlag)
978-1-83952-321-2 (ISBN)

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Scientists and philosophers often do not see eye to eye, particularly on the evolution of Man and his Mind. This book evaluates these differences from a layman’s perspective. It also explores the origins of the main areas of philosophy and relates them to practical use at the individual, corporate or governmental level suggesting that a valuable practical role exists for philosophers.

A layman explored his understanding of philosophical concepts and it revealed to him interesting debates about differences between philosophers and scientists relating to the evolution of Man, implications for understanding God and Religion and different approaches to the meaning of Consciousness and the Mind. The book also seeks the origin of ethics, fairness and compassion, as well as aesthetics and language. Based upon the areas of philosophy reviewed, a framework for a worthwhile existence is offered, which is applicable at individual, corporate or government level. The book ends with a simple model of social evolution, asks what philosophy is for and concludes that there are many issues philosophers should address.

The book should appeal to general readers or students who are interested in, but not expert in, philosophy as well as philosophers and scientists specifically interested in the interface between science and philosophy in areas such as the evolution of Man and Consciousness and the Mind. Decision makers at individual, corporate or government level may like to consider how philosophical concepts inform their strategic judgements. The book might also be fun for other laymen wishing to pursue the route the author has taken.

Cyril Tomkins, is Emeritus Professor of Business Finance, of the University of Bath where he was Head of the School of Management for six years and afterwards a Pro-Vice-Chancellor for three years. During his career his research led to over 120 publications, including 12 books, several Government reports, and refereed journal articles on accounting and financial management. Apart from his own personal writing and research, he has undertaken research for H.M. Treasury, H.M. Customs & Excise, The Welsh Council, The Confederation of British Industry, The Royal Commission for the Distribution of Income and Wealth, The Equipment Leasing Association, The Society of British Aerospace Companies, several leading accounting Institutes and conducted work sponsored by a Regional Health Authority, local authority, S.S.R.C., E.S.R.C. and EPSRC.

Erscheinungsdatum	24.06.2021
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie
ISBN-10	1-83952-321-2 / 1839523212
ISBN-13	978-1-83952-321-2 / 9781839523212
Zustand	Neuware