The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern ScienceTo the medieval thinker, man was the center of creation and all of nature existed purely for his benefit. The shift from the philosophy of the Middle Ages to the modern view of humanitys less central place in the universe ranks as the greatest revolution in the history of Western thought, and this classic in the philosophy of science describes and analyzes how that profound change occurred. A fascinating analysis of the works of Copernicus, Kepler,

Binding: hardcover

Freeing ourselves from a war mentality and seeing the bigger picture of how everything from prison reform to saving the whales can contribute to our planetary ecological health

evolving conceptions of the common good

The Laurent edition of Cajetans commentary is based on a 1498 manuscript listed under Bibliotheca Vaticana

Gulliver’s Travels demonstrates the power and originality of Swift’s satiric genius and the enduring appeal of his sense of the absurd

such as the Mosque of Córdoba

He explains the manners related to zakat and its inward and outward conditions

making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end

With its large format

and in liberal education more broadly understood

this text will equip the student with sufficient knowledge of the essentials of Muslim theology to be able to distinguish truth from falsehood

“This work is one of the most successful introductions to Islam for a Western audience