Books by Burton Porter

Examines the concept of ""forbidden knowledge"" in religion, science, government, and psychology. Burton Porter takes the general position that too much material is prohibited, especially today, even while business and government invade individual privacy more and more.

Explores such apparent polarities as justice and forgiveness, belief and scepticism, the ascetic and the sensuous. When we unpack these concepts, we discover that in some cases the two sides align and a compromise is possible. In other cases, they repel each other, like identical poles of magnets.

What the Tortoise Taught Us offers a lively, concise journey through western philosophy that explores the lives of major philosophers, their ideas, and how their thinking continues to influence our lives today.