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Paperback. Explains Cynicism's rise in popularity in the ancient world by exploring the set of attitudes that collectively formed the Greek praise of poverty. The author argues that economic, military, and philosophical thought contains explicit criticisms of wealth and praise of poverty. This is a work of ancient Cynicism and its classical environment. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268025823
- ISBN
- 9780268025823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.79
€ 31.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. Aristotlea s ethical writings are among the worlda s greatest, but are easily misunderstood by the inexperienced. Professor Urmson, after 50 years of study, provides a clear account of the main doctrines in an easily intelligible way and without dwelling on matters of mainly scholarly interest. Num Pages: 144 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 8. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631159469
- ISBN
- 9780631159469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.25
€ 50.25
Paperback. Focuses and distills the diverse Emerson and puts his central teachings within the scope of the modern reader. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBF; HPCD; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Lindisfarne Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KKD0013026
- ISBN
- 9780970109736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. A series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which represent a Stoic outlook on life. It offers a range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Editor(s): Hammond, Martin. Translator(s): Hammond, Martin. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HRAB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- 9780140449334
- ISBN
- 9780140449334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 9.74
€ 13.99
€ 9.74
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312468422
- ISBN
- 9780312468422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 43.29
€ 47.99
€ 43.29
Hardback. Exploitation locates what it is we recognize as bad when we judge a situation to be exploitative. Ideal for courses in social and political philosophy, public policy, or political science. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742513662
- ISBN
- 9780742513662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.17€ 83.43
€ 133.17
€ 83.43
Hardcover. This book provides a sharply observed tour of Western intellectual and artistic aspiration. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; HPM; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Ivan R. Dee
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566634793
- ISBN
- 9781566634793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.51
€ 40.51
Paperback. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 90.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Format
- Paperback
- SKU
- 9780141023991
- ISBN
- 9780141023991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 8.83
€ 10.99
€ 8.83
Paperback. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, this book is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. It addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people. Translator(s): Lee, Desmond. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 340 416pp
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140455113
- ISBN
- 9780140455113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.14
€ 15.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. Why can it sometimes feel as though half the population is living in a moral universe? Why do ideas such as 'fairness' and 'freedom' mean such different things to different people? Why is it so hard to see things from another viewpoint? Why do we come to blows over politics and religion? This book answers these questions about human relationships. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAM2; JMH; JPFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141039169
- ISBN
- 9780141039169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.59
€ 15.99
€ 12.59
Hardback. Offers a range of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. This book covers diverse topics such as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and emotions. Translator(s): Hammond, Martin. Series: Penguin Pocket Hardbacks. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DN; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 175 x 39. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141395869
- ISBN
- 9780141395869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.91
€ 17.99
€ 13.91
Paperback. Gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants. Series: Penguin Little Black Classics. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 112 x 161 x 7. Weight in Grams: 56.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780241251850
- ISBN
- 9780241251850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.47
€ 5.47
Paperback. Translator(s): Braunstein, Phillip Jacques. Series: Studies in Continental Thought. Num Pages: 96 pages, 2 b&w illus. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 10. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253023803
- ISBN
- 9780253023803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.99
€ 21.99
€ 20.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 66 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Marquette Univ Pr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874625783
- ISBN
- 9780874625783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.67
€ 19.67
Paperback. Translator(s): Sweet, David L. Series: Semiotext(e) / Foreign Agents. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Autonomedia
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584351290
- ISBN
- 9781584351290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.86
€ 17.99
€ 15.86
Paperback. Shows that current elitist theories are based on an inadequate understanding of the early writings of democratic theory and that much sociological evidence has been ignored. Num Pages: 132 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; YQN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 8. Weight in Grams: 184. Ex Libris with usual markings. Clean copy with some minor shelf wear, light sunning to spine, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1975
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0014068
- ISBN
- 9780521290043
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Clearly illustrated with examples of written work and useful interactive exercises, this guide will encourage independent learning, helping arts and humanities students to develop effective study habits and learn successful strategies for reading and writing about theoretical texts. Series: Palgrave Study Skills. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: C; HB; HP; HR; JNM; JNZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286. Series: Palgrave Study Skills. 240 pages, 5 black & white tables, 2 diagrames, 22 black & white line drawings. Clearly illustrated with examples of written work and useful interactive exercises, this guide will encourage independent learning, helping arts and humanities students to develop effective study habits and learn successful strategies for reading and writing about theoretical texts. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: C; HB; HP; HR; JNM; JNZ. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205475
- ISBN
- 9780230205475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.13
€ 37.99
€ 32.13
Hardcover. Provides an often satirical assessment of the religion, politics, science, and arts of the England that the author observed during his nearly three-year exile. This work also provides a translation of the author's "Proposal for a Letter about the English", a general Introduction, chronology, notes, and bibliography. Editor(s): Leigh, John. Translator(s): Steiner, Prudence L. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd prt.
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208827
- ISBN
- 9780872208827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.79
€ 47.99
€ 34.79
Paperback. This book investigates the role Nietzsche's dance images play in his project of "revaluing all values" alongside the religious rhetoric and subject matter evident in the work of Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham, who found justification and guidance in Nietzsche's texts for developing dance as a medium of religious expression. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: ASD; HPC; HRAB; HRC; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349530489
- ISBN
- 9781349530489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.40
€ 66.40
Paperback.
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Paperback
- SKU
- V9780553286748
- ISBN
- 9780553286748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.38
€ 10.99
€ 9.38