Philosophy

Toward a New Philosophy of Life is a book of social criticism. Part One examines the Dominant Philosophy of Life that we are following, especially focusing on Adam Smith, Herbert Spencer, and John Wayne. Part Two explains the negative consequences of following the Dominant Philosophy including the loss of rationality, the loss of humanity, and the loss of environment. Part Three charts a new direction to aspire to, a new vision, a new philosophy of life to enhance the survival of humanity. It talks about a sustainable economy, the pursuit of happiness and a Learning Society. It is a scholarly yet accessible book needed for today’s circumstances and conditions.

Wonderfully entertaining and well-researched, Haunted Beauty invites the reader to enjoy and ponder the allure of a running theme in Western literature: the existence of ghosts. Weldon’s delightful coverage of aesthetics and apparitions give the book its charm and subtle attraction. Haunted Beauty is a rare gem for those interested in beauty and the beyond in letters...

Integrating philosophy and popular culture, Professor Weldon brings a lively and unique perspective to bear on some important reasons why our reaction to what “goes bump in the night” has evolved from a serious alert to danger into a popular and happy thrill.

Dr. Scott W. Marshall, Professor of Communication & Media Arts, University of St. Francis, IL.

With erudite and expansive treatment, Weldon engages key examples of ghost stories from the Western literary canon. His analysis explores how the universal qualities of aesthetics and humanity’s self-awareness allow the supernatural to retain its significant place in literature and everyday life. This book makes for a great companion for courses in the horror genre, or a delightful and engaging read for the avid horror fan.

Dr. Timothy Milinovich, Assistant Professor of Theology, Dominican University, IL.

A Voice in the Wilderness is a variety of expressions generated over the decades. Each is a result of the author’s life’s journey. The longer we live, the more opportunities we have to make a positive impact on the world in which we live and have our being.

A viciously cogent attack upon all of humanity’s most stubborn, irrational and sacred beliefs. Victor Godot tracks God back to his little “hidey hole,” takes names and beats the holy crap out of him, mano y mano. Result? Godot 1 - God 0, by decisive knockout.

Every individual who has ever lived, every individual that lives, and every individual that will live in the future is important and worthy of love and respect. This is regardless of race, creed, religion, social class, or any other social construction by which society categorizes people.

Therefore, the voice of each individual is unique in and of itself and worthy of praise. Statements and Reflections: A Process in Philosophical Discourse is a work that conveys the voice of one individual amidst the many whose time has come to voice hope, love, and encouragement to the world without prejudice.

In this original and scholarly book, Tim Weldon outlines Saint-Exupery’s philosophy clearly and succinctly. Dr. Weldon’s book is wonderfully accessible to academic and general audiences alike. It is a true gift for the millions who have been enchanted by Saint-Exupery’s stories.

“Faring Homewards superbly blends poetic sensitivity and literary history to bring the reader into a full experience of the much-loved but little-known French writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. This contemplative portrait is painted with a nuanced understanding of the imaginative landscape of the author of The Little Prince; a landscape shaped by the shifting sands of his own historical moment as well as by the timeless truths he embraced in his quest for meaning. Saint-Exupery’s Catholic childhood and his affinity with Pascal say more, according to Weldon, about the ethical and aesthetic underpinnings of the artist’s thought and work than critics to date have understood. Weldon’s brief but important volume reveals a Saint-Exupery who is far more than the writer of the world’s most famous children’s story for adults; he becomes, in these pages, a fellow sojourner in the encounter with the infinite.”

                                               Kathleen Mullaney, Ph.D.
                                               Dominican University

“A penetrating study of a writer who is much read, yet often neglected as a thinker.”

                                               Bruce A. Newman, Ph.D.
                                               Western Oklahoma State College

Reflections on the Journey of Life is a qualitative endeavor rooted in social, moral, ethical, and religious philosophies as seen through the eyes of the author. The statements and verses therein are solely those of the author.

A man shares his synthesis of ancient and quasi-empirical thinking that helped him to become more open to receive the grace that he needed to conquer the passions of the flesh to return to God what belongs to Him.

The man utilizes scriptural verses, the wisdom of saints and philosophers, and insightful illustrations to empower and encourage the reader in the good fight to conquer the passions of self; for the reward that God gives to a person – for conquering the passions and returning what belongs to Him – is nothing less than, as St. Teresa of Avila said, the reward of Himself.

This book might be difficult for some people to read due to its controversial content. Nevertheless, it is an illuminating and thought-provoking read for people who want to know God as Complete Goodness as well as the man’s revelatory thoughts on: the Bible, the devil, the fallen angels, creation and the afterlife.

The subject of creation is commonly regarded as an arena of incompatibility between science and religion. This book is an attempt to harmonize scientific theories regarding the beginning of the universe and the existence of living beings with the story of creation revealed within the Bible.

The anecdotal approach employed in this book contains accurate historical references, albeit melded with distinguishably fictitious stories that intertwine with the realities of our past to illustrate the drama on which our narrative embarks.

This work is not in any way intended to compromise the teaching of the Church for the sake of accommodating the scientific theories of mankind. On the contrary, it is the objective of this book, as previously stated, through sound reasoning and the powerful and clear voice of fiction, to show that both teachings could be equally accepted.

The Moral Atheist argues in non-technical terms that ‘being moral’ is compatible with ‘being an atheist’, but goes further to suggest that there is more harmony between these two notions than there is between ‘being moral’ and ‘being a theist’. Using reason, semantics and common sense, Tomlinson makes the case that, first, the non-existence of a god does not imply that there is no discoverable objective morality and that, second, without the belief in a god there are still excellent reasons for the atheist and everyone else to strive to be a good person. The book presents a practical and objective ethical system that reflects how language is used in everyday communication. Along the way the reader explores important philosophical insights while gaining an appreciation for the way that philosophy is actually done.

Tomlinson has been an instructor of Philosophy at California State University, Northridge for thirty-three years.