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Hardback. This publication brings together eminent philosophers to discuss the inter-dependence of critical communities and aesthetic practices. The contributions share a hermeneutical commitment to dialogue as both a model for critique and as a generator of community. Editor(s): Halsall, Francis; Jansen, Julia; Murphy, Sinead. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPN; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715080
- ISBN
- 9789400715080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardback. This book shows how phenomenology of the social sciences differs from positivistic approaches. Includes Schutz's theory of relevances, his critique of T.S. Eliot's theory of culture, and an ethnographic description of the diary of his first visit to the U.S. Editor(s): Embree, Lester. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715141
- ISBN
- 9789400715141
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Condition: New
€ 250.59
€ 250.59
Hardback. This analysis of today's revival of Confucianism in China provides a rare non-European view, allowing access in English for the first time to new Chinese Confucian scholars aiming to reestablish Confucianism as China's moral, cultural, and political anchor. Editor(s): Fan, Ruiping. Series: Philosophical Studies in Contemporary Culture. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 546.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715417
- ISBN
- 9789400715417
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Condition: New
€ 128.63
€ 128.63
Hardback. This combination of post-colonial theory, feminism and pedagogy analyzes the way colonial powers have represented native women in education, and advocates the use of subversive feminist representations of women that recast our understanding of 'difference'. Series: Critical Studies of Education. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBTB; HBTR; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715509
- ISBN
- 9789400715509
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Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardback. This book explores the theoretical basis of an individual's ethical obligations to others as self-knowing beings. It identifies a class of interpretive moral wrongs and shows how an individual's obligations in respect of these wrongs can be understood. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715592
- ISBN
- 9789400715592
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Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Paperback. Cosmopolitanism is an emerging movement in global ethics. This book provides cutting edge essays by leading scholars on cosmopolitanism. It is written in a style accessible to interested lay people as well as scholars and researchers in the relevant fields. Editor(s): Hooft, Stan van; Vandekerckhove, Wim. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 230 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715653
- ISBN
- 9789400715653
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Condition: New
€ 130.19
€ 130.19
This book offers novel arguments and explores new territory on abortion. It brings together analytical philosophers, public policy persons and scientists to provide a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of contemporary pro-choice arguments. Editor(s): Napier, Stephen. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716018
- ISBN
- 9789400716018
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Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardback. This book discusses the impetus-based physics of the Jesuit natural philosopher and mathematician Honore Fabri (1608-1688), and shows how Fabri, contrary to popular conception, reinterpreted medieval concepts to adapt to emerging concepts of modern science. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HPC; JF; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716049
- ISBN
- 9789400716049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.72
€ 128.72
Hardback. Technologies have altered our lives, opinions and attitudes dramatically. Many of these changes are desirable, but in the past people have also suffered many unexpected, undesirable impacts. This book explores how engineers, policy makers and users can take responsibility for the influence of upcoming technologies on our societies. Series: Philosophy of Engineering and Technology. Num Pages: 160 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 163 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716391
- ISBN
- 9789400716391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.08
€ 194.08
Hardback. Gathering essays by internationally recognized scholars, this volume examines the specific synergy that holds between Heidegger's thinking and the distinctive endeavor of translation. The text offers insights and intricacies of one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. Editor(s): Schalow, Frank. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFP; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716483
- ISBN
- 9789400716483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41
Hardback. This book collects studies by leading scholars in ancient Greek Philosophy on key topics in Socratic, Platonic, and Aristotelian thought. The essays range over a number of central themes in ancient philosophy, providing rigorous analyses of arguments and texts. Editor(s): Anagnostopoulos, Georgios. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717299
- ISBN
- 9789400717299
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.52
€ 196.52
Hardback. Intuitionistic type theory can be described, somewhat boldly, as a fulfillment of the dream of a universal language for science. In particular, intuitionistic type theory is a foundation for mathematics and a programming language. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 212 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPK; HPL; PBC; PBKS; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717350
- ISBN
- 9789400717350
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.32
€ 183.32
Hardback. Through detailed textual and conceptual analysis, and with special attention to the potentially conflicting elements of Bohr's thought, this volume's fresh approach analyzes the relations between realism and antirealism through the prism of complementarity. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 192 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA; PDX; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717473
- ISBN
- 9789400717473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. This fresh assessment of Waismann's contribution to philosophy sheds light on his independent contributions to the field, separate from his role as spokesman for Ludwig Wittgenstein. It collates a good deal of material that, previously, had been scattered. Editor(s): McGuinness, B. F. Series: Vienna Circle Institute Yearbook. Num Pages: 372 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717503
- ISBN
- 9789400717503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.85
€ 195.85
Hardback. Provides a linguistic approach to Argumentation Theory. This title integrates the logical, dialectical and rhetorical dimensions of argumentation in a model providing a unitary treatment of its justificatory and persuasive powers. Series: Argumentation Library. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPK; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717602
- ISBN
- 9789400717602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. Cognitive flexibility presupposes an inclusive response to input from varied sources when engaged in problem-solving. The contributions in this volume analyze the nature of cognitive flexibility, as well as the impact of different types of beliefs on it. Editor(s): Elen, Jan; Stahl, Elmar; Bromme, Rainer; Clarebout, Geraldine. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717923
- ISBN
- 9789400717923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. Ce volume propose une etude articulee de Husserl et de Merleau-Ponty qui prend comme perspective la dimension epistemologique de leur philosophie relativement a la biologie. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718135
- ISBN
- 9789400718135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Hardback. Using the term "spiritual" rather than "religious" to describe one's self is far more common among young adults today. This volume examines the potential meanings and consequences associated with this shift by investigating its practice. Editor(s): Giordan, Giuseppe; Swatos, William H., Jr. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HRLK; HRLM; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718180
- ISBN
- 9789400718180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardback. This book shows that the contributions of Max Scheler and Nicolai Hartmann to a material ethics of value are complementary: supplementing the work of one with that of the other, the editors obtain a comprehensive and defensible axiological and moral theory. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPK; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718449
- ISBN
- 9789400718449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.94
€ 194.94
Hardback. This anthology gives an overview of different approaches to establish a relation between phenomenology and psychoanalysis, primarily from the viewpoint of current phenomenological research. The book presents the work of internationally recognized researchers. Editor(s): Lohmar, Dieter; Brudzinska, Jagna. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718470
- ISBN
- 9789400718470
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.57
€ 196.57