History of Western philosophy
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History of Western philosophy
Paperback. Argues that philosophy of human freedom has been transformed by developments in science, especially evolution. The author accounts for freedom and creativity, and tests his theory with examples from drug addiction, hypnosis, slavery, brainwashing and creative leaps in thought. Num Pages: 320 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPC; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 495.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694079
- ISBN
- 9780812694079
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.80
€ 25.99
€ 24.80
Hardback. This examination of Simone de Beauvoir's form of existentialism pays special attention to her work, "The Ethics of Ambiguity", in which de Beauvoir draws from many thinkers in the continental tradition to argue that one's own freedom is intertwined with that of others. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694420
- ISBN
- 9780812694420
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€ 44.99€ 37.67
€ 44.99
€ 37.67
Hardback. This volume captures the philospher and public icon's battles with injustice, ignorance and cruelty through more than 400 letters. They express his views on a wide range of subjects and tell us much about the social and political history of the time. Editor(s): Perkins Jr, Ray (Professor of Philosophy, Plymouth State College, New Hampshire, USA). Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; BJ; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 739.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694499
- ISBN
- 9780812694499
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€ 53.99€ 47.28
€ 53.99
€ 47.28
Paperback. Written between 1972 and 1999 by the late Professor, this collection of essays deals with controversial and topical issues in philosophy of science, education, and morality. It also features exchanges between the author and other leading philosophers, including a dialogue with Eger's colleague and friend, the eminent philosopher, Abner Shimony. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 228 x 30. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694611
- ISBN
- 9780812694611
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 42.87
€ 48.99
€ 42.87
paperback. The cult sci-fi movie, "The Matrix", presented a fake world made of nothing but perceptions. This text contains 20 essays on philosophical problems raised by the film, which focus on the issue, "Can we be sure the world is really there, and if not, what should we do about it?". Editor(s): Irwin, William. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: APF; HPCF; HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780812695021
- ISBN
- 9780812695021
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.63
€ 17.99
€ 16.63
Paperback. If ethics encompasses not just a concern for self and family but also for a wider circle of others, what resources do Chinese and Western ethics offer to motivate and guide this expansion of concern? This question is the theme uniting these essays by leading Chinese and Western philosophers. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; HPDF; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 449.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812695359
- ISBN
- 9780812695359
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.16
€ 31.99
€ 28.16
Paperback. Fifteen experts on topics like mythology, Buddhism, feminism, logic, ethics, and the philosophy of science bring their expertise to bear on Monty Python movies. This volume follows the same hit format as the other titles in this series and explains all the philosophical concepts in laymen's terms. Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812695939
- ISBN
- 9780812695939
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.75
€ 31.99
€ 26.75
Paperback. Offers a look at the 'golden age' of American philosophy. This volume focuses upon the activities of the American philosophical associations - the Western Philosophical Association and the American Philosophical Association - that were founded at the beginning of the twentieth century and that merged in to the APA in 1927. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812696028
- ISBN
- 9780812696028
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Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.22
€ 51.99
€ 43.22
Paperback. The "Book of Causes" was judged by Thomas Aquinas to have been abstracted from Proclus' "Elements of Theology". This commentary is a distinct philosophical work which provides an extended view of his approach to Neoplatonic thought and functions as a guide to his metaphysics. Translator(s): etc.; Hess, Charles R. (Adjunct Lecturer in Ecclesiastical Latin, Dominican School, Berkeley, California, USA); Taylor, Richard C. (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Marquette University, USA); Guagliardo, Vincent A. Num Pages: 258 pages, bibliography, references. BIC Classification: HPCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813208442
- ISBN
- 9780813208442
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Condition: New
€ 30.98
€ 30.98
Hardback. Examines the two main insights that govern Claude Bruaire's ontology of gift (ontodology). First, gift is being in its spiritual way of being. Second, being itself (ipsum esse) is gift only because the fullness proper to pure act is first of all an absolutely free donation in itself and to itself before being donation to another (creation). Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 608.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813214436
- ISBN
- 9780813214436
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Condition: New
€ 96.66
€ 96.66
Hardback. Offers a translation of Aristotle's work. This work criticizes other medieval physicians and natural philosophers - on comparative anatomy, human physiology, sexuality, procreation, and embryology. It is suitable for medievalists and historians of science and culture. It is useful in the classroom as an encyclopedia or handbook of medieval life. Translator(s): Resnick, Irven M.; Kitchell, Kenneth F. Series: Fathers of the Church: Mediaeval Continuation S. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 133 x 36. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813215198
- ISBN
- 9780813215198
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Condition: New
€ 85.90
€ 85.90
Paperback. Series: Studies in Philosophy & the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813226132
- ISBN
- 9780813226132
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Condition: New
€ 45.36
€ 45.36
Paperback. This present study began as the author's extension and application of ideas from Whitehead's work to the subject of education, using a chapter from Whitehead's book Science and the Modern World and a pamphlet, The Rhythm of Education as the starting point. Num Pages: 154 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 213.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819184849
- ISBN
- 9780819184849
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Condition: New
€ 73.33
€ 73.33
Hardback. Num Pages: 222 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 16. Weight in Grams: 467.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823207503
- ISBN
- 9780823207503
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Condition: New
€ 80.95
€ 80.95
Hardback. This is a splendid, substantial volume.-Clio Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823210213
- ISBN
- 9780823210213
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Condition: New
€ 98.09
€ 98.09
Hardback. Num Pages: 205 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5193 x 16. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823210909
- ISBN
- 9780823210909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.85
€ 80.85
Hardback. Num Pages: 353 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 660.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823211029
- ISBN
- 9780823211029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.88
€ 110.88
Hardback. The most accessible of Ricoeur's early texts, Fallible Man offers an introduction to phenomenological method. Translator(s): Kelbley, Charles A. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 16. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823211500
- ISBN
- 9780823211500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.17
€ 92.17
Hardback. "Carefully documented, broadly informed and well written. Highly recommended."-Choice Num Pages: 267 pages. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 19. Weight in Grams: 558.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823212538
- ISBN
- 9780823212538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.20
€ 110.20
Hardback. "Combines perfectly precise analysis with a literary form of expression, clearness of thought and language."-Transactions of the C. S. Peirce Society Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC; HPCF; HPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823213023
- ISBN
- 9780823213023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.60
€ 99.60