A Philosopher's Journey: Essays from Six Decades - Paperback

by Steven M. Cahn (Author)

For over fifty years Steven M. Cahn has been a prolific contributor to discussions of philosophical and educational issues. In this volume he has chosen his favorite articles from the 1960s to the present, reflecting his long-standing interests in the concept of free will, the rationality of religious belief, the insights of John Dewey, the affirmative action debate, the aims of higher education, and the nature of living well. Also included are several philosophical puzzles. Professor Cahn is a noted teacher and lecturer, and these essays reflect his skills at explaining complex ideas with clarity and defending challenging positions with cogency. His work demonstrates how philosophical inquiry can be both engaging and enlightening.

Author Biography

Steven M. Cahn is professor emeritus at the City University of New York Graduate Center, where he served for nearly a decade as provost and vice president for academic affairs, then as acting president.

He is the author or editor of more than sixty books, including Fate, Logic, and Time; Religion Within Reason; Philosophical Adventures; and Saints and Scamps: Ethics in Academia, 25th Anniversary Edition.