{"product_id":"50-key-words-in-philosophy-by-keith-ward-rare-books","title":"50 Key Words in Philosophy by Keith Ward [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eFifty Key Words in Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e is an introductory book first published in 1968. In it, Keith Ward selects fifty philosophical terms (words\/concepts) which he considers important or central to understanding philosophical thinking. For each word, he provides a concise definition, a sketch of its history, and some of the philosophical problems, puzzles, or debates that concept has generated. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/fifty-key-words-in-philosophy-2221141914708?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/fifty-key-words-in-philosophy-2221141914708?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe words serve as “keys” into broader philosophical territory: by grasping what each key word means, and seeing how it has been used by philosophers across history, the reader is able to access debates in metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, logic, etc. The style is meant to be accessible—it's not deeply technical or dense—but philosophical enough to provoke reflection. It’s suitable for someone new to philosophy as well as those wanting a refresher.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eSome of the key words covered are things like \u003cem data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eBeing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eKnowledge\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eReality\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eGod\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eTruth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eReason\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eFreedom\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eFaith\u003c\/em\u003e etc. (though I don’t have a full list with me). The aim is not exhaustive but illustrative: each entry opens up avenues to explore further if one wishes. The short length (around 85‑96 pages) makes it a compact guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/fifty-key-words-in-philosophy-2221141914708?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/fifty-key-words-in-philosophy-2221141914708?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Stephen Keith Ward \u003c\/strong\u003e(born 1938) is a British philosopher, theologian, and Anglican priest. He has had a long academic career teaching philosophy, philosophy of religion, and theology at various institutions including the University of Glasgow, St Andrews, King’s College London, and ultimately Oxford, where he served as Regius Professor of Divinity. Ward’s interests include the relationship between science and religion, comparative theology (studying different religious traditions), Christian ethics, and metaphysical questions (such as the nature of God, the soul, and freedom).\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eHe’s written many books across these topics, ranging from more academic, technical works to more popular‑level pieces, trying to bridge philosophical depth with clarity and accessibility. His intellectual position tends toward idealism (mind\/spirit playing a fundamental role in his view of reality), and he is committed to the idea that religious beliefs can be thoughtfully held in dialogue with modern scientific thinking.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45148993552570,"sku":"35PV5OUF5-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ppppppppppp.jpg?v=1757674666","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/50-key-words-in-philosophy-by-keith-ward-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}