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Hardback. Probabilistic Logic and Probabilistic Networks presents a groundbreaking framework within which various approaches to probabilistic logic naturally fit. Additionally, the text shows how to develop computationally feasible methods to mesh with this framework. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 155 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPL; PBT; PDA; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700079
- ISBN
- 9789400700079
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Condition: New
€ 70.12
€ 70.12
Hardback. Artistic Judgement sketches a framework for an account of art suitable to its philosophical investigation. The text stresses the differences between artworks and other things, and locates the understanding of artworks both in a narrative of the history of art and in the institutional practices of the artworld. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700307
- ISBN
- 9789400700307
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Condition: New
€ 131.66
€ 131.66
Hardback. Seen as a flash point of the Scientific Revolution, early modern astronomy witnessed an explosion of views about the function and structure of the world. This study explores these theories in a wide variety of settings, and challenges our view of modern science as the straightforward successor of Aristotelian natural philosophy. Editor(s): Bonner, Patrick. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PBX; PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 174 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700369
- ISBN
- 9789400700369
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Condition: New
€ 131.35
€ 131.35
Hardback. In recent decades, there has been much controversy over the basic ontological commitments of the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. This volume brings together papers from many of the leading scholars of Leibniz's thought, all of which deal with the cluster of questions surrounding Leibniz's philosophy of body. Editor(s): Smith, Justin E. H.; Nachtomy, Ohad. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 494.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700406
- ISBN
- 9789400700406
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Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardback. Aristotle's modal syllogistic is his study of patterns of reasoning about necessity and possibility. This volume provides a simple interpretation of Aristotle's modal syllogistic using standard predicate logic, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 246 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700499
- ISBN
- 9789400700499
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Condition: New
€ 165.73
€ 165.73
Hardback. Written on the basis of Woodward's thirty years of research on Javanese Islam in a Yogyakarta (south-central Java) setting, Java, Indonesia and Islam presents a collection of essays concerning Javanese Islamic texts, ritual, and sacred space, situated in Javanese and Indonesian political contexts. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700550
- ISBN
- 9789400700550
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Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
Hardback. Compiled and presented by Jean Szenec, this anthology helps the contemporary reader to familiarize himself with Diderot's aesthetic thought in all its greatness. It includes eight illustrations and is followed by texts from Jean Starobinski, Michel Delon, and Arthur Cohen. Editor(s): Glaus, John S.D.; Seznec, Jean. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; HPCD; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700611
- ISBN
- 9789400700611
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Condition: New
€ 131.45
€ 131.45
Hardback. Reality and Negation departs from the hypothesis that the essential philosophical importance of the Anticipations of Perception can only be fully measured by exploring its impact in the Post-Kantian debate. Series: Studies in German Idealism. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700642
- ISBN
- 9789400700642
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Condition: New
€ 132.82
€ 132.82
Philosophy, Phenomenology, Sciences: Essays in Commemoration of Edmund...
. Ed(S): Ierna, Carlo; Jacobs, Hannelize; Mat...
hardcover. This broad anthology addresses major topics in phenomenology and philosophy: Topics inlcude investigations in anthropology, ethics and theology, to highly specialized research and complex relations among pure phenomenology, phenomenological psychology and cognitive science. Editor(s): Ierna, Carlo; Jacobs, Hannelize; Mattens, Filip. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 752 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1224.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700703
- ISBN
- 9789400700703
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Condition: New
€ 254.46
€ 254.46
Hardback. Highlighting the coherence of, and connections between, current themes in the subject, this volume collates original contributions from key researchers into a new trend in the contemporary theory of knowledge and belief known as 'dynamic epistemology'. Editor(s): Girard, Patrick R.; Roy, Olivier; Marion, Mathieu. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 252 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPL; JPA; KCH; PDA; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700734
- ISBN
- 9789400700734
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Condition: New
€ 132.55
€ 132.55
Hardcover. This overview of modern logic and its relationship with other disciplines includes several articles that explore an inspiring new paradigm called 'social software', which studies patterns of social interaction using techniques from logic and computer science. Editor(s): Benthem, Johan van; Gupta, Amitabha; Parikh, Rohit. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPD; HPL; PBC; UMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 246 x 27. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700796
- ISBN
- 9789400700796
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Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Hardback. Examining overlapping aspects of genomics, obesity and (non-) medical ethics, and discussing the implications of genomics for obesity from an ethical perspective makes this volume unique. It offers constructive suggestions on how to tackle the issues arising. Editor(s): Korthals, Michiel. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 255 pages, 12 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBN; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701267
- ISBN
- 9789400701267
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Condition: New
€ 128.87
€ 128.87
Hardback. This book offers a critical reexamination of Otto Neurath's conception of the unity of science. Leading Neurath scholars, along with prominent philosophers of science, discuss the relevance of his work, and his place in the history of philosophy of science. Editor(s): Symons, John; Pombo, Olga; Torres, Juan Manuel. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701427
- ISBN
- 9789400701427
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Condition: New
€ 132.94
€ 132.94
Hardback. This book examines the living and working conditions of child laborers, explores the reasons children are working under harmful conditions and details initiatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations to eliminate these worst forms of child labor. Editor(s): Lieten, G.C.M.; Lieten, G. K. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBC; KCF; VFXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701762
- ISBN
- 9789400701762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.43
€ 132.43
Hardback. This collection addresses compelling issues in Environmental Virtue Ethics, and more broadly in environmental philosophy. The articles demonstrate the value of EVE to environmental philosophy in helping create sustainable societies and preserve nature. Editor(s): Cafaro, Philip; Sandler, Ronald. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400702264
- ISBN
- 9789400702264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.78
€ 131.78
Hardback. The studies in the book reveal the unexpected richness of the mind of John Locke, its complexity, the ambiguities and curious turns of thought that find expression in his writing, and the depth of his thinking. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD1; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 601.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400702738
- ISBN
- 9789400702738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.71
€ 128.71
Hardback. This monograph opens by presenting a method of diagramming argument macrostructure, synthesizing the standard circle and arrow approach with the Toulmin model. A theoretical justification follows, including an account of the proper reconstructon of enthymemes. Series: Argumentation Library. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703568
- ISBN
- 9789400703568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.10
€ 132.10
Hardback. The last work published by Moses Mendelssohn during his lifetime, Morning Hours is also the most sustained presentation of his mature epistemological and metaphysical views, all elaborated in the service of presenting proofs for the existence of God. Editor(s): Dahlstrom, Daniel O.; Dyck, Corey. Series: Studies in German Idealism. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HP; HRAB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704176
- ISBN
- 9789400704176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.79
€ 130.79
Paperback. The international contributions in this volume demonstrate the absence of cultural barriers to the study of phenomenology, a philosophy that has transformed our view of the world. The book covers Husserl's key concepts as well as the movement's new directions. Editor(s): Tymieniecka, Anna-Teresa. Series: Analecta Husserliana. Num Pages: 755 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 212 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 755
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704725
- ISBN
- 9789400704725
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 380.87
€ 380.87
Hardback. Includes: Belief Revision, Refutation and systems in Propositional Logic, a Quantifier Scope in Formal Linguistics, and Non-deterministic Semantics for Logical Systems. Editor(s): Gabbay, Dov M.; Guenthner, Franz. Series: Handbook of Philosophical Logic. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704787
- ISBN
- 9789400704787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.35
€ 200.35