Iff Books imprint: 30 books
In Search of the Common Good
Guideposts for Concerned Citizens
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2016
In Search of the Common Good: Guideposts for Concerned Citizens is a sequel to the author’s book Citizens of the Broken Compass: Ethical and Religious Disorientation in the Age of Technology. As the title indicates, the work is not addressed to an academic audience, but rather to a general readership,...
by Steven Dillon
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2015
The philosophy of religion has been dominated by monotheists and atheists for centuries now. But, polytheism deserves to be restored to its respected position, and The Case for Polytheism sets out some reasons why. By developing a notion of godhood and employing a set of novel and neglected arguments, the author constructs a rigorous but accessible case for the existence of multiple gods.
by Tom Carver
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
In the beginning was the word, and... ...you know the rest. Not like this you don't. In a new twist on a classic tale, Tom Carver re-imagines the Old Testament without the leading character. The Newer, More English Version takes an erudite look at the supporting players of the Pentateuch, with no Jehovah...
Mental Penguins
The Neverending Education Crisis and the False Promise of the Information Age
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2017
Professor Ivelin Sardamov draws on key findings in neuroscience to explain the waning interest in and knowledge of complex social issues in the United States and around the world. Attributing this trend primarily to the effects of information overload, ubiquitous screens and constant access to the internet,...
The Science Myth
God, Society, the Self and What We Will Never Know.
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
We are in the midst of a culture war between science and religion. In this struggle science portrays itself as the white knight of enlightenment truth defending humanity against the dark forces of religious fundamentalism, ignorance and gullibility that threaten free thinking and progress. But is there...
On Being Human
Distinctiveness, Dignity, Disability & Disposal
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2015
A study of human beings – our origins, status, beginnings and endings. It asks what is entailed in being human?
Time To Tell
A Look At How We Tick
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2018
Time seems to flash by when we are enjoying ourselves, and slows to a crawl when we are bored. Why? Does time exist, or is it an illusion? Does it flow? Is it linear? How real are our memories? When is now? These are just some of the questions that Time To Tell asks in its foray into what time is...
by Patrick O'Connor
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
A Lament for the Soul of Atheism. Real Atheism for Real Atheists. Rooted in continental philosophy, phenomenology and existential philosophy, Atheism Reclaimed is original in its attempt to create different existential concepts to give expressions to what an authentic atheism might look like for the...
Framespotting
Changing How You Look At Things Changes How You See Them
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
Look at it this way... Everywhere we look, “framing” affects how we see things. Frames restrict our view, keeping us from seeing the whole truth, and subtly influencing our take on everything from deck-chairs to democracy. This upbeat, punchy guide to framespotting will open your eyes and your mind....
Western Philosophy Made Easy
A Personal Search For Meaning
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2018
Charting the history of Western thought from Socrates to Sartre, from Epicureans to Existentialists, Western Philosophy Made Easy offers a short, readable historical summary of aspects of Western philosophy and key philosophers from Ancient Greece to the modern day, with the emphasis on topics of direct relevance to our own lives.
The Idea of the World
A Multi-Disciplinary Argument for the Mental Nature of Reality
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2019
A rigorous case for the primacy of mind in nature, from philosophy to neuroscience, psychology and physics. The Idea of the World offers a grounded alternative to the frenzy of unrestrained abstractions and unexamined assumptions in philosophy and science today. This book examines what can be learned...
by Antonin Tuynman
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2018
How do we understand the world around us? How do we solve problems? Often the answer to these questions follows a certain pattern, an algorithm if you wish. This is the case when our analytical left-brain side is at work. However, there are also elements in our behaviour where intelligence appears...
The Karma of Everyday Life
A Logical Exploration Of The Law Of Karma
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2013
Karma is an Eastern word that has now entered the Western lexicon. Most people are familiar with the idea yet, paradoxically, few understand it. It is a vast, subtle and all-encompassing concept. It affects us all; it is one of the prime influences on our life’s journey. An understanding of...
The Logic of Enlightenment
A Cognitive Theory Of Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2015
Enlightenment is a special kind of knowledge or insight that lifts the malaise of everyday life. But what exactly is it? This ground-breaking book offers a definitive logical account for the modern mind of the kind of knowledge that spiritual enlightenment provides, doing justice both to logic and to...