David Birch Livres

A new addition to The Philosophy Foundation Series. Provocations is a set of philosophy sessions designed for secondary school and predicated on the pedagogical methods of The Philosophy Foundation.

David Birch's Provocations: Philosophy for secondary school will help teachers to present ideas and stimulate discussions which both accommodate and engage adolescent appetites.

'From the problem of free will to the ownership of nostrils, this philosophical questionnaire will disturb you into an exciting area of doubt and exploration. This book is the beginning of a wonderful adventure - an utter delight.' Robin Ince, comedian and writer Are you inside your body? Does yesterday still exist? Is it possible to have dignified sex? This book is filled with such questions, hundreds of them. Its aim is not to teach or lecture, but to jolt you into thinking for yourself. It asks you to embrace the spirit of Pandora. To open your mind, release your thoughts and let curiosity get the better of you. David Birch draws on a cornucopia of excerpts from a range of writers and philosophers. You are not entirely left to your own from Plato to Isaac Newton to D. H. Lawrence, these thinkers will be your partners in conversation, galvanising and challenging your thinking.

This book argues that personal identity is changing profoundly and that money is changing equally profoundly. Cash will be replaced by a proliferation of new digital currencies.

Money is changing. David Birch sets out the economic and technological imperatives of digital money, discussing the impact of it and the tensions involved between public and private and between East and West. He contributes to the high-level debate needed to shape the International Monetary and Financial System, and new world order.

Exploring the significance of Latin in Catholic prayer, this book delves into its rich historical and spiritual roots within the Church. It combines linguistic analysis with a heartfelt appreciation of Catholic Tradition, encouraging readers to either learn Latin or reconnect with familiar prayers. By highlighting the intrinsic value of Latin prayer, it aims to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of this ancient practice, making it accessible to both novices and those well-versed in the language.

Money is changing, and this book looks at where the technology of money might be taking us in the future.