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INTRODUCTORY TEXTBOOKS NEW Developments in Christian Thought for OCR The Complete Resource for Component 03 of the New AS and A Level Specifications DENNIS BROWN & ANN GREGGS Both of Manchester Grammar School ‘Like Polity’s other A Level Religious Studies books, Developments in Christian Thought maintains a greater sense of academic rigour than the other textbooks on the market.’ Nicholas Heap, Eton College ‘It is not surprising that Brown & Greggs’ latest edition to their A Level textbook range is of the same excellent quality. A wealth of clear detail, exercises, and case studies.’ Charles Haydn-Slater, St Mary’s School Developments in Christian Thought for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking the Developments in Religious Thought component of the OCR Religious Studies AS and A Level course. Brown and Greggs provide a clear, accessible and comprehensive introduction to each of the topics on the course. 246 x 189mm • 220 pages • UK April 2020, US June 2020 HB • 978-1-5095-3235-3 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3236-0 • £17.99 / $34.95 / €23.90 ebook available Philosophy of Religion for OCR The Complete Resource for Component 01 of the New AS and A Level Specifications DENNIS BROWN & ANN GREGGS Philosophy of Religion for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking the Philosophy of Religion component of the OCR Religious Studies AS and A Level course. Brown and Greggs provide a clear, accessible and comprehensive introduction to each of the topics on the course. 246 x 189mm • 240 pages • 2018 HB • 978-1-5095-1797-8 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1798-5 • £17.99 / $34.95 / €23.90 ebook available Religion and Ethics for OCR The Complete Resource for Component 02 of the New AS and A Level Specifications MARK COFFEY & DENNIS BROWN Both of Manchester Grammar School Religion and Ethics for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking either the Religion and Ethics option of either the new AS Level or A Level Religious Studies qualifications offered by OCR, starting in September 2016. Coffey and Brown provide a rigorous introduction to debates in religion and ethics. Written with clarity and attention to detail, the book’s user-friendly style will assist all students to achieve their best. 246 x 189mm • 256 pages • 2016 HB • 978-1-5095-1015-3 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1016-0 • £17.99 / $34.95 / €23.90 ebook available The Philosophy of Religion A Critical Introduction Third Edition BEVERLEY CLACK & BRIAN R. CLACK Oxford Brookes University; University of San Diego ‘An engaging and accessible book which gives a clear critical account of some of the standard topics in philosophy of religion, and also includes stimulating discussion of how religious belief relates to the very human problems of identity, transience, and mortality.’ John Cottingham, University of Reading ‘This lucid introduction goes beyond the common approaches in Anglo-American philosophy of religion to include engagements with contemporary social movements (feminism, religious violence). The presentations of the usual topics -- God’s existence and attributes, miracles, evil, death and immortality -- show clearly and fairly the shapes of the debates on these issues. By basing their approach in religion as a human (but not always humane) experience, the Clacks provide a splendid path into the field.’ Terrence W. Tilley, Fordham University For twenty years, this distinctive and thought-provoking introduction has been of enormous value to students and scholars. This revised and updated edition retains the accessibility which makes the book popular, while furthering its distinctive argument. Clear, systematic, and highly critical, it will continue to be essential reading. 246 x 171mm • 288 pages • 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-1692-6 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1693-3 • £18.99 / $29.95 / €24.90 ebook available Theology and Religion: Why It Matters GRAHAM WARD University of Oxford ‘Readers will be grateful for the compelling examples, the accessible prose, and the generous tone of this book by a distinguished scholar.’ Thomas Tweed, author of Crossing and Dwelling: A Theory of Religion ‘Graham Ward makes a bold and original case for studying theology and religion together. In a breathtaking journey across space and time, he explores why religion has captured the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of billions of people the world over, and why theological and religious literacy is vital for living wisely today.’ Jolyon Mitchell, University of Edinburgh Religion dominates world affairs. Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand humanity. Religions can be used to justify inhumane actions, but they also feed dreams, inspire hopes, and shape aspirations. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood. Series: Why It Matters 190 x 124mm • 144 pages • 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-2969-8 • £35.00 / $45.00 / €42.90 PB • 978-1-5095-2970-4 • £9.99 / $12.95 / €12.90 ebook available WWW.POLITYBOOKS.COM 10
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INTRODUCTORY TEXTBOOKS Global Ethics An Introduction Second Edition KIMBERLY HUTCHINGS Queen Mary University of London ‘In this revised update to the classic first edition, Hutchings provides an intellectually dynamic, but also tangible, introduction to Global Ethics as both a field, and a practice. It serves as both a textbook, and a scholarly reference point, for students, instructors, academics and practitioners.’ Brent J. Steele, University of Utah ‘Kimberly Hutchings provides an ideal introduction to the increasingly complicated world of Global Ethics. The first edition was already outstanding, and the second edition goes further, including more from decolonial perspectives and connecting with growing literatures across all the most important areas. This text will be an essential addition to any student’s or scholar’s library.’ Anthony Lang, University of St Andrews 229 x 152mm • 256 pages • 2018 HB • 978-1-5095-1394-9 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1395-6 • £17.99 / $26.95 / €23.90 ebook available An Introduction to the Philosophy of Time SAM BARON & KRISTIE MILLER University of Western Australia; University of Sydney ‘The metaphysics of time can be a tough nut to crack. Using down-to-earth language and highlighting important concepts, this highly readable book does an admirable job of giving students the tools they need to understand the field.’ Craig Callender, UC San Diego ‘A simply excellent book that deserves to be read and is, I think, the best introduction to the topic of the philosophy of time on the market.’ Jonathan Tallant, University of Nottingham Time is central to our lived experience of the world. Yet it is difficult to reconcile the way we seem to experience time with many of the theories presented in physics and metaphysics. This comprehensive and accessible introduction guides the unfamiliar reader through difficult questions at the intersection of the metaphysics and physics of time. 229 x 152mm • 256 pages • 2018 HB • 978-1-5095-2451-8 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-1-5095-2452-5 • £17.99 / $26.95 / €23.90 ebook available Genetic Ethics An Introduction COLIN FARRELLY Queen’s University, Canada ‘Past meets future. Farrelly uses the wisdom of the ancients in virtue ethics to provide a compelling analysis of the greatest challenges of our time. Virtue ethics has struggled to offer concrete guidance to action in practical ethics, but, in this new account, Farrelly shows how six virtues can advance debate on the most controversial issues and shed light on what is good for human beings.’ Julian Savulescu, University of Oxford ‘Colin Farrelly’s Genetic Ethics fills a significant gap in the vast literature on its subject.’ Allen Buchanan, Duke University 229 x 152mm • 224 pages • 2018 HB • 978-0-7456-9503-7 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-0-7456-9504-4 • £16.99 / $24.95 / €21.90 ebook available NEW Digital Media Ethics Third Edition CHARLES ESS University of Oslo ‘The third edition of Digital Media Ethics is a truly exemplary work of pedagogy. Combining startling clarity and accessibility with cultural nuance and philosophical depth, it’s an irresistible invitation to students to explore the unique moral challenges that mark today’s global digital landscape.’ Shannon Vallor, Santa Clara University Series: Digital Media and Society 210 x 148mm • 352 pages • UK January 2020, US March 2020 HB • 978-1-5095-3342-8 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3343-5 • £16.99 / $24.95 / €20.90 ebook available The Philosophy of Physics DEAN RICKLES University of Sydney ‘A real blast. No other beginner-level book in philosophy of physics provides such a synoptic view of the subject. But what really makes the book fun is Rickles’ ability to convey how astonishing these physical puzzles are, with an informal, witty voice.’ Craig Callender, University of California, San Diego 246 x 171mm • 248 pages • 2016 HB • 978-0-7456-6981-6 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-0-7456-6982-3 • £16.99 / $24.95 / €21.90 ebook available Moral Psychology An Introduction MARK ALFANO Delft University of Technology ‘Accessibly written, though far from being a mere survey, this book is at once a concise and – in the best sense – idiosyncratic introduction to some recent findings in empirical moral psychology and an argued account of the relationship between those findings and moral philosophy.’ Edward Harcourt, University of Oxford 229 x 152mm • 224 pages • 2016 HB • 978-0-7456-7224-3 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-0-7456-7225-0 • £16.99 / $24.95 / €21.90 ebook available WWW.POLITYBOOKS.COM 11

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INTRODUCTORY TEXTBOOKS

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Developments in Christian Thought for OCR The Complete Resource for Component 03 of the New AS and A Level Specifications DENNIS BROWN & ANN GREGGS Both of Manchester Grammar School ‘Like Polity’s other A Level Religious Studies books, Developments in Christian Thought maintains a greater sense of academic rigour than the other textbooks on the market.’ Nicholas Heap, Eton College ‘It is not surprising that Brown & Greggs’ latest edition to their A Level textbook range is of the same excellent quality. A wealth of clear detail, exercises, and case studies.’ Charles Haydn-Slater, St Mary’s School Developments in Christian Thought for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking the Developments in Religious Thought component of the OCR Religious Studies AS and A Level course. Brown and Greggs provide a clear, accessible and comprehensive introduction to each of the topics on the course. 246 x 189mm • 220 pages • UK April 2020, US June 2020 HB • 978-1-5095-3235-3 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3236-0 • £17.99 / $34.95 / €23.90 ebook available

Philosophy of Religion for OCR The Complete Resource for Component 01 of the New AS and A Level Specifications DENNIS BROWN & ANN GREGGS Philosophy of Religion for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking the Philosophy of Religion component of the OCR Religious Studies AS and A Level course. Brown and Greggs provide a clear, accessible and comprehensive introduction to each of the topics on the course. 246 x 189mm • 240 pages • 2018 HB • 978-1-5095-1797-8 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1798-5 • £17.99 / $34.95 / €23.90 ebook available

Religion and Ethics for OCR The Complete Resource for Component 02 of the New AS and A Level Specifications MARK COFFEY & DENNIS BROWN Both of Manchester Grammar School Religion and Ethics for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking either the Religion and Ethics option of either the new AS Level or A Level Religious Studies qualifications offered by OCR, starting in September 2016. Coffey and Brown provide a rigorous introduction to debates in religion and ethics. Written with clarity and attention to detail, the book’s user-friendly style will assist all students to achieve their best. 246 x 189mm • 256 pages • 2016 HB • 978-1-5095-1015-3 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1016-0 • £17.99 / $34.95 / €23.90 ebook available

The Philosophy of Religion A Critical Introduction Third Edition BEVERLEY CLACK & BRIAN R. CLACK Oxford Brookes University; University of San Diego ‘An engaging and accessible book which gives a clear critical account of some of the standard topics in philosophy of religion, and also includes stimulating discussion of how religious belief relates to the very human problems of identity, transience, and mortality.’ John Cottingham, University of Reading ‘This lucid introduction goes beyond the common approaches in Anglo-American philosophy of religion to include engagements with contemporary social movements (feminism, religious violence). The presentations of the usual topics -- God’s existence and attributes, miracles, evil, death and immortality -- show clearly and fairly the shapes of the debates on these issues. By basing their approach in religion as a human (but not always humane) experience, the Clacks provide a splendid path into the field.’ Terrence W. Tilley, Fordham University For twenty years, this distinctive and thought-provoking introduction has been of enormous value to students and scholars. This revised and updated edition retains the accessibility which makes the book popular, while furthering its distinctive argument. Clear, systematic, and highly critical, it will continue to be essential reading. 246 x 171mm • 288 pages • 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-1692-6 • £60.00 / $74.95 / €73.90 PB • 978-1-5095-1693-3 • £18.99 / $29.95 / €24.90 ebook available

Theology and Religion: Why It Matters GRAHAM WARD University of Oxford ‘Readers will be grateful for the compelling examples, the accessible prose, and the generous tone of this book by a distinguished scholar.’ Thomas Tweed, author of Crossing and Dwelling: A Theory of Religion ‘Graham Ward makes a bold and original case for studying theology and religion together. In a breathtaking journey across space and time, he explores why religion has captured the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of billions of people the world over, and why theological and religious literacy is vital for living wisely today.’ Jolyon Mitchell, University of Edinburgh Religion dominates world affairs. Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand humanity. Religions can be used to justify inhumane actions, but they also feed dreams, inspire hopes, and shape aspirations. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood. Series: Why It Matters 190 x 124mm • 144 pages • 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-2969-8 • £35.00 / $45.00 / €42.90 PB • 978-1-5095-2970-4 • £9.99 / $12.95 / €12.90 ebook available

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