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Paperback. What should we expect from democracy, and how likely is it that democracies will live up to those expectations? This work offers an assessment of contemporary answers to these questions, and explores its implications for policy and political action. It includes accounts of democracy's purposes that focus on aggregating preferences. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691123967
- ISBN
- 9780691123967
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.96
€ 36.99
€ 26.96
Paperback. Investigates a political dilemma, and evaluates answers that have been proposed in the utilitarian, Marxist, social contract, anti-Enlightenment, and democratic traditions. Series: The Open Yale Courses. Num Pages: 302 pages, 8 graphs. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300185454
- ISBN
- 9780300185454
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.33
€ 25.99
€ 19.33
Hardback. Ian Shapiro makes a compelling case that the purpose of politics should be to combat domination, and he shows what this means in practice at home and abroad. This is a major work of applied political theory, a profound challenge to utopian visions, and a guide to fundamental problems of justice and distribution. Num Pages: 270 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674743847
- ISBN
- 9780674743847
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.42
€ 43.99
€ 36.42
Hardback. * An informal yet informed guide through the key ethical issues we are facing today, from moral decision making in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism, and the condition of our environment. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405153775
- ISBN
- 9781405153775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.13
€ 113.13
Paperback. Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide is an introduction to the philosophy of mind. Specifically aimed at students with no background knowledge of the subject, Ravenscroft brings together the basic concepts and major theories of the subject. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 table, numerous line drawings. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199252541
- ISBN
- 9780199252541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.28
€ 53.28
Hardback. Editor(s): Macedo, Stephen. Series: The University Center for Human Values Series. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 halftones. 26 line illus. 4 maps. BIC Classification: HBTB; HPQ; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 149 x 35. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- REV UPD
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160399
- ISBN
- 9780691160399
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.43
€ 33.99
€ 24.43
Hardcover. This book examines the goals of civic education in liberal democracy, and demonstrates how we can recognize the value of the kinds of character formation that civic education has traditionally involved without losing the portion of the truth that can be found in the orthodox view which favors critical autonomy Series: Oxford Political Theory. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198733614
- ISBN
- 9780198733614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.89
€ 88.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Greenwich Exchange Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781871551327
- ISBN
- 9781871551327
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.20
€ 13.99
€ 13.20
Hardcover. An English translation of the complete work and the first bilingual version in any European language. It is one of the small number of key texts surviving from the first flowering of Chinese philosophy during the Warring States period. Translator(s): Johnston, Ian. Num Pages: 1032 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 169 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press Hong Kong
- Number of pages
- 1032
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629962708
- ISBN
- 9789629962708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.08
€ 131.08
Paperback. This introduction to the philosophy of Jean-Luc Nancy gives an overview of his philosophical thought to date and situates it within the broader context of contemporary French and European thinking. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804752701
- ISBN
- 9780804752701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.14
€ 29.99
€ 29.14
Hardback. This book gives a critical assessment of key developments in contemporary French philosophy, highlighting the diverse ways in which recent French thought has moved beyond the philosophical positions and arguments which have been widely associated with the terms 'post-structuralism' and 'postmodernism'. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648057
- ISBN
- 9780745648057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.17
€ 72.17
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107658158
- ISBN
- 9781107658158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.61
€ 33.99
€ 32.61
Paperback. An introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by a foremost philosopher of science. Num Pages: 322 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 610. 322 pages, bibliography. An introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by a foremost philosopher of science. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPL. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 20. Weight: 566.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 322
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521775014
- ISBN
- 9780521775014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.78
€ 50.78
Paperback. Often lost in the debate over the validity of social construction is the question of what is being constructed. Ian Hacking looks at the issue of child abuse, and examines the ways in which advanced research on new weapons influences not the content but the form of science. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCF; HPK; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674004122
- ISBN
- 9780674004122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.24
€ 38.99
€ 32.24
Hardback. Features a beguiling question about everyday things. This book lets you find a friend or family member, and ask a 'Thunk', disagree with their answer. Illustrator(s): Curran, Andrew. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218. Is Not Going Fishing a Hobby and Other Possibly Impossible Questions to Stretch Your Brain and Annoy Your Friends. 128 pages, Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Curran, Andrew. Features a beguiling question about everyday things. This book lets you find a friend or family member, and ask a 'Thunk', disagree with their answer. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HPX. Dimension: 180 x 129 x 18. Weight: 234.
- Publisher
- Crown House Publishing
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845900922
- ISBN
- 9781845900922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.81
€ 19.99
€ 17.81
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Independent Thinking Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781352724
- ISBN
- 9781781352724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.11
€ 17.99
€ 14.11
Paperback. This text introduces the concept of need as viewed by Hegel and Marx, and places it within the context of modern need theories and theorists. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748609475
- ISBN
- 9780748609475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.59
€ 36.99
€ 33.59
Paperback. Series: Polity Key Concepts in Philosophy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745650531
- ISBN
- 9780745650531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.95
€ 22.95
Hardback. Series: Polity Key Concepts in Philosophy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745650524
- ISBN
- 9780745650524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.97
€ 64.97
Paperback. The quickest possible way to learn about all of the really Big Ideas - from Metaphysics, Marxism and Monetarism to Platonism, Predestination and Paradigm Shifts. Series: In Minutes. Num Pages: 416 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 127 x 26. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780871455
- ISBN
- 9781780871455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.74
€ 14.99
€ 11.74