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Shows how the Four Books - "The Greater Learning", "The Analects", "The Mencius", and "The Doctrine of the Mean" - have been read and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century. This book provides an introduction to the later imperial Confucian tradition; and illustrates the nature of the standard educational curriculum. Num Pages: 192 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208278
- ISBN
- 9780872208278
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.35
€ 47.99
€ 34.35
A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for this introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics. This work includes discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty; the character of the first emperor; and more. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; HBJF; HBLC; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208254
- ISBN
- 9780872208254
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.61
€ 45.99
€ 32.61
Provides an overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; and more. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208193
- ISBN
- 9780872208193
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.94
€ 50.99
€ 36.94
Includes readings from five classic thinkers with importantly distinct approaches to virtue, and five essays from contemporary thinkers that apply virtue theories to the resolution of practical moral problems. This book provides an introduction to the history of virtue theory, highlights the distinctive aspects, and suggests further readings. Editor(s): Welchman, Jennifer. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208100
- ISBN
- 9780872208100
Condition: New
€ 64.85€ 50.81
€ 64.85
€ 50.81
Hardcover. Featuring the treatise that consists of the first thirteen questions of Aquinas' massive "Summa Theologiae", this volume provides an introduction to Aquinas' views on two central questions of philosophical theology: does God exist? and what is God like? It is the second in "The Hackett Aquinas", a series of philosophical treatises of Aquinas. Translator(s): Shanley, Brian J. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HRAB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208063
- ISBN
- 9780872208063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.96€ 46.48
€ 58.96
€ 46.48
Designed to facilitate a thoughtful and informed reading of Spinoza's 'Ethics', this anthology includes the Ethics in its entirety, and Spinoza's related writings along with two appendices: list of the Propositions from the 'Ethics', which helps the reader trace the development of key themes; and Citations in Proofs. Editor(s): Morgan, Michael L. Translator(s): Shirley, Samuel. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208049
- ISBN
- 9780872208049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.49€ 49.07
€ 62.49
€ 49.07
Contains presentation of the Objections and Replies, including the Objections from Caterus, Arnauld, and Hobbes, and Descartes' Replies, in their entirety. This work contains a general introduction that discusses the Meditations and the intellectual environment surrounding its reception. It also includes a bibliography and chronology. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207998
- ISBN
- 9780872207998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.94
€ 50.99
€ 36.94
Introduces students and general readers to philosophy through core questions and topics - particularly those involving ethics, the existence of God, free will, the relation of mind and body, and what it is to be a person. This book also features a chapter on reasoning, both theoretical and practical. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207974
- ISBN
- 9780872207974
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.61
€ 45.99
€ 32.61
Provides the essential readings for a course on Plato's views of sex and love, or a main component of more general courses on ideas of sex and love. The general Introduction provides historical information about Plato and Socrates, and the sexual norms of classical Athens. Editor(s): Reeve, C. D. C. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207899
- ISBN
- 9780872207899
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.05€ 42.14
€ 53.05
€ 42.14
Illustrates the origins, ambitions, and political legacy of the American Progressivism movement (1844-1932). This title includes Introduction that offers a history of the movement and a brief discussion of historiographical debates. Editor(s): Eisenach, Eldon J. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPS; JPFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207851
- ISBN
- 9780872207851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.23€ 43.00
€ 54.23
€ 43.00
Paperback. Illustrates the origins, ambitions, and political legacy of the American Progressivism movement (1844-1932). This title includes Introduction that offers a history of the movement and a brief discussion of the historiographical debates. Editor(s): Eisenach, Eldon J. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPS; JPFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207844
- ISBN
- 9780872207844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.42
€ 17.99
€ 14.42
Provides an introduction to theories of the good life by exploring the strengths and weakness of six simple statements of what a good life should be. Drawing on classic Chinese, Indian, Greek and Roman sources, this work considers the various ways in which one might think about the values that are worth aiming for. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207837
- ISBN
- 9780872207837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.94
€ 50.99
€ 36.94
Translator(s): Brittain, Charles. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207752
- ISBN
- 9780872207752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.05€ 42.14
€ 53.05
€ 42.14
Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207578
- ISBN
- 9780872207578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.23€ 43.00
€ 54.23
€ 43.00
Editor(s): Yarbrough, Jean M. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 149 x 22. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207486
- ISBN
- 9780872207486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.94
€ 50.99
€ 36.94
Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207462
- ISBN
- 9780872207462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.68
€ 53.99
€ 38.68
Paperback. From the American Revolution to the Bush administration's 'war on terrorism' and the invasion of Iraq, this volume examines how, and under what circumstances, the United States has decided to wage war. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207394
- ISBN
- 9780872207394
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.74
€ 24.99
€ 18.74
When wealthy Jewish industrialist David Friedlander proposed in 1799 that Berlin's Jews undergo a sham conversion to Christianity in return for full German citizenship, he touched off a political and theological debate that would continue to define the relation between Jewish and German identity for more than a century. Editor(s): Crouter, Richard. Translator(s): Klassen, Julie. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 177
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207202
- ISBN
- 9780872207202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.70€ 40.41
€ 50.70
€ 40.41
Editor(s): Nathanson, Stephen. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- Abridged
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207141
- ISBN
- 9780872207141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.35
€ 47.99
€ 34.35
Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Pub Co
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207103
- ISBN
- 9780872207103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.88€ 41.28
€ 51.88
€ 41.28