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Paperback. When ordinary individuals in the TV show Heroes inexplicably develop superhuman abilities, they question who they are, struggle to cope with new responsibilities and decide whether to use their new power for good or for evil. Every episode is a philosophical quandary and Heroes and Philosophy is the first book to analyse what's going on. Editor(s): Johnson, David K. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 434.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470373385
- ISBN
- 9780470373385
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€ 22.62
€ 22.62
Paperback. Final Fantasy represents a perennial battle of good against evil in a futuristic world far from here, and is filled with thought-provoking characters and compelling storylines ripe for philosophical discussion. Editor(s): Blahuta, Jason P.; Beaulieu, Michel S. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470415368
- ISBN
- 9780470415368
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€ 24.43
€ 24.43
Paperback. Uses science fiction to provoke reflection and discussion on philosophical issues. This book explores puzzles about virtual reality, trans humanism, whether time travel is possible, the nature of artificial intelligence, and topics in neuroethics, among other timely issues. It is suitable for seasoned philosophers and scientists. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470447987
- ISBN
- 9780470447987
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€ 24.43
€ 24.43
Paperback. Heralded as the 'new Harry Potter', Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight is a young adult vampire romance series in which teenaged Bella falls for a vampire, Edward, and is drawn into his and his family's morally grey universe, facing countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas. Editor(s): Wisnewski, J. Jeremy; Housel, Rebecca. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; HPX; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
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- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470484234
- ISBN
- 9780470484234
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Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Paperback. The Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic police force comprised of members from different species on different worlds who work together to ensure peace and order in the universe. Hal Jordan and his character will star in the forthcoming movie (played by Ryan Reynolds). Editor(s): Dryden, Jane; White, Mark D. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470575574
- ISBN
- 9780470575574
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€ 22.86
€ 22.86
Paperback. A smart philosophical look at the cult hit television show, Arrested Development Arrested Development earned six Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following and then it was canceled. Editor(s): Phillips, Kristopher G.; Wisnewski, J. Jeremy. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: APT; HPX; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470575598
- ISBN
- 9780470575598
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€ 23.37
€ 23.37
Paperback. Untangle the complex web of philosophical dilemmas of Spidey and his world--in time for the release of The Amazing Spider-Man movie Since Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, everyone's favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. Editor(s): Sanford, Jonathan J. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AKLC; HPX; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470575604
- ISBN
- 9780470575604
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Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Hardcover. Introduction to Presocratics presents a succinct introduction to early Greek thought by following a thematic exposition of the topics and enquiries explored by the first philosophers of the Western tradition. Key areas of Presocratic philosophy are addressed, including principles, cosmos, being, soul, knowledge, and ethics. Num Pages: 176 pages, map. BIC Classification: HB; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655023
- ISBN
- 9780470655023
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Condition: New
€ 112.33
€ 112.33
Paperback. Introduction to Presocratics presents a succinct introduction to early Greek thought by following a thematic exposition of the topics and enquiries explored by the first philosophers of the Western tradition. Key areas of Presocratic philosophy are addressed, including principles, cosmos, being, soul, knowledge, and ethics. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HBLA; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 143 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655030
- ISBN
- 9780470655030
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.47
€ 41.99
€ 41.47
Paperback. The philosophy of the blues From B.B. King to Billie Holiday, Blues music not only sounds good, but has an almost universal appeal in its reflection of the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Editor(s): Steinberg, Jesse R.; Fairweather, Abrol. Series Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz. Series: Philosophy for Everyone. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: AVGK; HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656808
- ISBN
- 9780470656808
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Condition: New
€ 26.95
€ 26.95
Paperback. Taking Picture Books Seriously: What can we learn about philosophy through children's books? This warm and charming volume casts a spell on adult readers as it unveils the surprisingly profound philosophical wisdom contained in children's picture books, from Dr Seuss's Sneetches to William Steig's Shrek!. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656839
- ISBN
- 9780470656839
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.26
€ 23.99
€ 19.26
Paperback. Millikan and Her Critics offers a unique critical discussion of Ruth Millikan's highly regarded, influential, and systematic contributions to philosophy of mind and language, philosophy of biology, epistemology, and metaphysics. Editor(s): Ryder, Dan; Kingsbury, Justine; Williford, Kenneth. Series: Philosophers & Their Critics. Num Pages: 320 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656853
- ISBN
- 9780470656853
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Condition: New
€ 52.50
€ 52.50
Hardcover. Kant and Applied Ethics makes an important contribution to Kant scholarship, illuminating the vital moral parameters of key ethical debates. It offers a critical analysis of Kant's ethics, interrogating the theoretical bases of his theory and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. Num Pages: 330 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 638.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470657669
- ISBN
- 9780470657669
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Condition: New
€ 125.71
€ 125.71
Hardcover. * Presents a philosophically original conception of knowledge, at odds with some central tenets of analytic epistemology * Offers a dissolution of epistemology s infamous Gettier problem explaining why the supposed problem was never really a problem in the first place. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658123
- ISBN
- 9780470658123
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Condition: New
€ 50.05
€ 50.05
Paperback. The Art of Understanding Art reveals to students and other readers new and meaningful ways of developing personal ideas and opinions about art and how to express them with confidence. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, colour plates. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 247 x 13. Weight in Grams: 658.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658345
- ISBN
- 9780470658345
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Condition: New
€ 53.51
€ 53.51
Paperback. Much more than just an anthology, this survey of humanity's search for the meaning of life includes the latest contributions to the debate, a judicious selection of key canonical essays, and insightful commentary by internationally respected philosophers. Editor(s): Seachris, Joshua W.; Metz, Thaddeus; Cottingham, John; Thomson, Garrett; Wielenberg, Erik J.; Fischer, John Martin. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 24. Weight in Grams: 856.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658796
- ISBN
- 9780470658796
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Condition: New
€ 61.36
€ 61.36
Hardcover. A Companion to the Philosophy of Time presents the broadest treatment of this subject yet; 32 specially commissioned articles - written by an international line-up of experts provide an unparalleled reference work for students and specialists alike in this exciting field. Editor(s): Bardon, Adrian; Dyke, Heather. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 596 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 173 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1190.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658819
- ISBN
- 9780470658819
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Condition: New
€ 237.24
€ 237.24
Hardcover. Exploring the relationship between religion and the state Focusing on the intersection of religion, law, and politics in contemporary liberal democracies, Blackford considers the concept of the secular state, revising and updating enlightenment views for the present day. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658864
- ISBN
- 9780470658864
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Condition: New
€ 121.47
€ 121.47
Hardcover. The Critical Thinking Toolkit is a comprehensive compendium that equips readers with the essential knowledge and methods for clear, analytical, logical thinking and critique in a range of scholarly contexts and everyday situations. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: HPL; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470659960
- ISBN
- 9780470659960
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Condition: New
€ 109.82
€ 109.82
Hardcover. Dante s Deadly Sins is a unique study of the moral philosophy behind Dante s master work that considers the Commedia as he intended, namely, as a practical guide to moral betterment. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DSC; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671054
- ISBN
- 9780470671054
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Condition: New
€ 122.21
€ 122.21
Hardcover. In this comprehensive guide, environmental theorist Sahotra Sarkar delves into our thinking around these issues, covering ethics, decision theory, conservation biology, restoration ecology, sustainability, and more. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HPS; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671818
- ISBN
- 9780470671818
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Condition: New
€ 118.53
€ 118.53
Paperback. In this comprehensive guide, environmental theorist Sahotra Sarkar delves into our thinking around these issues, covering ethics, decision theory, conservation biology, restoration ecology, sustainability, and more. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671825
- ISBN
- 9780470671825
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.88
€ 47.99
€ 47.88
Paperback. Body art or eyesore, tattoos provide fertile ground for philosophical discussion Whether seen as a celebration of individuality or as a conversation piece, tattoos raise intriguing philosophical questions, from aesthetics to feminism, from semiotics to the philosophy of the person. Editor(s): Arp, Robert. Series: Philosophy for Everyone. Num Pages: 294 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HP; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672068
- ISBN
- 9780470672068
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Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Hardcover. A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy provides a general overview of the leading philosophers, theories, movements, and controversies of analytic philosophy, as well as some idea of its cultural, political, and social setting. Relevant and representative quotes give a sense of the voice of each philosopher discussed. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672075
- ISBN
- 9780470672075
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.46
€ 125.46