The Nature of Aesthetics is an engaging and readable explanation of aesthetics in the style of the Socratic dialogues. Chapter 1 and 2 define literature and art as an expression of how an author or artist sees his world and distinguishes this from other types of expression, such as a newspaper article, lab report, etc. Chapter 3 defends aesthetics and beauty as the evolutionary positive extreme the basis of which is steeped in survival. It concludes that beauty is not in the eye of the beh...

"Chris Angle's Defining Ethics, Good & Evil blends three distinct modes into a successful and creative synthesis. First, in keeping with modern deontological approaches, Angle posits a single principle, respect, as the basis for ethical enquiry, and explores this principle through a surprising and satisfying variety of applications. Second, he couches the entire work in the classic form of the dialogue, which provides not only historical resonance but also undersc...

The Philosophical Equations of EconomicsPhilosophyMr. Angle's new nomograph is an ambitious book that challenges economic orthodoxy by applying a novel philosophy of free will and rational choice to the core aspects of economic decision-making. Ultimately, this approach leads to an argument for free enterprise that ties together ethical, aesthetic, and efficiency considerations.—James Sonda, Ph.D., Economist, JD (University of Michigan)This work posits that coo...

The Nature of Aesthetics:Defining Literature, Art & BeautyPhilosophyChristopher Angle has written an engaging and readable inquiry into aesthetics. In the style of Socratic dialogues, Angle raises the right questions and defends his own original answers.-- John Greco, Dept. of Philosophy, Fordham Universityor artist sees his world and distinguishes this from other types of expression such as a newspaper article, lab report, etc.Ch...

This work explains that information is experience put in memory, that knowledge is the assimilation of information, that truth is knowledge without inconsistency within a reference of relevancy, and free will is simply effort plus our rational faculties.This discourse is distinguished amongst others that explore this subject matter in that its treatment is not tortuous, circumlocutory, or laborious but clear, concise, enjoyable... yet cogent.

This book (in dialogue form) explains what is the nature of politics, and what is the anthropological evolution of the political party by defining the essence of the political left and right and their respective raisons d’etre, what motivates them, and the nature of their ethics. The explanation is contained in 7 Dictums (one set of seven principles each for the Left and the Right). Further, the book demonstrates how the Dictums are relative and explanatory to the rise and fall of empires ...

This book (in the manner of the Socratic dialogue) explains what is the nature of politics, and what is the anthropological evolution of the political party by defining the essence of the political left and right and their respective raisons d'etre, what motivates them, and the nature of their ethics. The explanation is contained in seven Dictums. Further, the book demonstrates how the Dictums are relative and explanatory to the rise and fall of empires and the causes of war.Althou...

"Chris Angle's Defining Ethics, Good & Evil blends three distinct modes into a successful and creative synthesis. First, in keeping with modern deontological approaches, Angle posits a single principle, respect, as the basis for ethical enquiry, and explores this principle through a surprising and satisfying variety of applications. Second, he couches the entire work in the classic form of the dialogue, which provides not only historical resonance but also underscores the dialectical natur...

Bloomsbury presents This Is Wildfire by Nick Mott and Justin Angle, read by Christopher Ragland.Finalist for the Western Writers of the West Spur AwardA practical guide for living with wildfire, including essential history and science, actions you can take to protect your home, and guiding principles for life in an increasingly fiery future.Wildfires are getting more destructive than ever before. Flames in forests are scorching about twice as many trees as they did ...