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Paperback. In the early twentieth century, an apparently obscure philosophical debate took place between F.H. Bradley and Bertrand Russell. The outcome was momentous: the demise of British Idealism and the rise of analytic philosophy. Stewart Candlish examines afresh this formative period in twentieth-cenutry thought and comes to some surprising conclusions. Editor(s): Beaney, Michael. Series: History of Analytic Philosophy. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230514
- ISBN
- 9780230230514
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€ 138.81
€ 138.81
Paperback. A collection of original, state-of-the-art essays by some of the best young philosophers working on the myriad problems of action and agency. Each one has already made important contributions to the philosophy of action and cognate areas. The chapters reflect their research and make a significant contribution to some debate in the field. Editor(s): Aguilar, Jesus; Buckareff, Andrei; Frankish, Keith. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230606
- ISBN
- 9780230230606
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Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41
Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230972
- ISBN
- 9780230230972
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. Focusing on a wide range of philosophers and writers, from Nietzsche to Derrida and Flaubert to Borges, this book charts the history of the deployment of the concept of nihilism within the discourses of philosophical and aesthetic modernism and considers the similarities and differences between modernist and postmodernist approaches to nihilism. Series: Modernism and.. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 209 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231030
- ISBN
- 9780230231030
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Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41
Paperback. Focusing on a wide range of philosophers and writers, from Nietzsche to Derrida and Flaubert to Borges, this book charts the history of the deployment of the concept of nihilism within the discourses of philosophical and aesthetic modernism and considers the similarities and differences between modernist and postmodernist approaches to nihilism. Series: Modernism and.. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 9. Weight in Grams: 202.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231047
- ISBN
- 9780230231047
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Condition: New
€ 72.48
€ 72.48
Hardcover. Leading scholars in the field offer new ways of looking at Wittgenstein's papers as well as clear, comprehensive and original philosophical interpretations of them. The volume includes two texts by Wittgenstein previously unpublished in English. Series: History of Analytic Philosophy. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232662
- ISBN
- 9780230232662
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Bringing together the leading future figures in ethics broadly construed with essays ranging from metaethics and normative ethics to applied ethics and political philosophy, topics include new work on experimental philosophy, feminism, and global justice incorporating perspectives informed from historical and contemporary approaches alike. Editor(s): Brooks, Dr. Thom. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232761
- ISBN
- 9780230232761
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€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Hardcover. This exploration of the newly emerging, diverse, and controversial area of animal lawpresents a basic survey of the laws designed to protect animals, analyzing and critiquing them, and proposing a future where the legal regime properly recognizes and protects the inherent worth of all animals. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; LAB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 221 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235632
- ISBN
- 9780230235632
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Condition: New
€ 161.52
€ 161.52
Hardcover. Capitalist Sorcery neither sets out a new political programme nor offers a new theory. Rather, it aims to encourage all those who are resistant to resignation and inertia, whose stories of partial successes must be told, celebrated and shared. Translator(s): Goffey, Dr. Andrew. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 356.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237629
- ISBN
- 9780230237629
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Condition: New
€ 127.18
€ 127.18
Hardcover. In the post-positivist era in which Cartesian epistemology must be overcome we require a normative criterion of truth. Without it rationality of our beliefs and justifiability of our political acts are in question. This study seeks an epistemological criterion of truth that is attentive to the sociopolitical conditions that determine meaning Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237674
- ISBN
- 9780230237674
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Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
Hardcover. The distinctly contemporary proliferation of pornography and hate speech poses a challenge to liberalism's traditional ideal of a 'marketplace of ideas' facilitated by state neutrality about the content of speech. This new study argues that the liberal state ought to depart from neutrality to meet this challenge. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFMP; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388. Pornography, Hate Speech and Their Challenge to Liberalism. 224 pages. The distinctly contemporary proliferation of pornography and hate speech poses a challenge to liberalism's traditional ideal of a 'marketplace of ideas' facilitated by state neutrality about the content of speech. This new study argues that the liberal state ought to depart from neutrality to meet this challenge. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPS; JFMP; JPVH2. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 18. Weight: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237681
- ISBN
- 9780230237681
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Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardcover. In modern democracies, existing moral pluralism conflicts with a commitment to resolve political disputes by way of moral reasoning. Given this fact, how can there be moral resolutions to political disputes and what type of reasoning is appropriate in the public sphere? Fives explores this by closely analysing the work of MacIntyre and Rawls. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238985
- ISBN
- 9780230238985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Hardcover. Demonstrating that animal cruelty behaviours are another form of antisocial behaviour, alongside human aggression and violence, and almost without exception are carried out by the same individuals this book offers clear recommendations for future research on animal cruelty and future action aimed at prevention. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFE; JFFZ; LNKG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239234
- ISBN
- 9780230239234
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Structured around the five most important schools within contemporary political theory: liberalism, utilitarianism, communitarianism, Marxism and feminism,this is the first introductory level text to offer an accessible overview on the status of animals in contemporary political theory. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239258
- ISBN
- 9780230239258
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Condition: New
€ 66.29
€ 66.29
Paperback. Structured around the five most important schools within contemporary political theory: liberalism, utilitarianism, communitarianism, Marxism and feminism,this is the first introductory level text to offer an accessible overview on the status of animals in contemporary political theory. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 226.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239265
- ISBN
- 9780230239265
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Condition: New
€ 71.01
€ 71.01
Hardcover. An intense genealogical reconstruction of Camus's political thinking challenging the philosophical import of his writings as providing an alternative, aesthetic understanding of politics, political action and freedom outside and against the nihilistic categories of modern political philosophy and the contemporary politics of contempt and terrorisms Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388. Nihilisms and the Politics of Contempt. 208 pages. An intense genealogical reconstruction of Camus's political thinking challenging the philosophical import of his writings as providing an alternative, aesthetic understanding of politics, political action and freedom outside and against the nihilistic categories of modern political philosophy and the contemporary politics of contempt and terrorisms. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 18. Weight: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240988
- ISBN
- 9780230240988
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. In identifying that the 'essential tension' is the balance between conservative and innovative approaches in the development of knowledge - tried-and tested or new directions - Kuhn pointed out that these two attitudes are both appropriate. This study adds to this picture the social and psychological dynamics that underpin any such balancing. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400. Thomas Kuhn and the 'Essential Tension'. 224 pages, 4 tables, 7 figures. In identifying that the 'essential tension' is the balance between conservative and innovative approaches in the development of knowledge - tried-and tested or new directions - Kuhn pointed out that these two attitudes are both appropriate. This study adds to this picture the social and psychological dynamics that underpin any such balancing. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 19. Weight: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240995
- ISBN
- 9780230240995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.68
€ 66.68
Hardcover. Exploring Hegel's philosophical psychology to uncover viable remedies to the chief dilemmas plaguing contemporary philosophy of mind, Hegel and Mind exposes why mind cannot be an epistemological foundation nor reduced to discursive consciousness nor modelled after computing machines. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPL; HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241008
- ISBN
- 9780230241008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardcover. Integrating continental and Anglo-American traditions, the author exposes empathy as the foundation of the being-with-one-another of human beings. The interpretation of empathy is applied to story telling, literature, and self psychology, rescuing empathy from the margins and revealing its role in the understanding of the other and human community. Series: Renewing Philosophy. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241831
- ISBN
- 9780230241831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
Hardcover. Animals, Equality and Democracy examines the structure of animal protection legislation and finds that it is deeply inequitable, with a tendency to favour those animals the community is most likely to see and engage with. Siobhan O'Sullivan argues that these inequities violate fundamental principle of justice and transparency. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 134 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. 232 pages, Illustrationsstrations. Animals, Equality and Democracy examines the structure of animal protection legislation and finds that it is deeply inequitable, with a tendency to favour those animals the community is most likely to see and engage with. Siobhan O'Sullivan argues that these inequities violate fundamental principle of justice and transparency. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Dimension: 134 x 224 x 18. Weight: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243873
- ISBN
- 9780230243873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.95
€ 138.95
Hardcover. A comprehensive review of recent scientific evidence examining the contributions of animal experimentation to human healthcare. The book also explores toxicity prediction, animal use during life and health sciences education, impacts on student attitudes toward animals, and the extent to which animals suffer in laboratories. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; JFMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243927
- ISBN
- 9780230243927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.52
€ 67.52
Hardcover. An exploration of Immanuel Kant's account of war and the controversies that have arisen from its interpretation. This book brings the ideas of Kant's critical philosophy to bear on one of the leading political and legal questions of our age: under what circumstances, if any, is recourse to war legally and morally justifiable? Series: International Political Theory. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230244207
- ISBN
- 9780230244207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This book deals with the organizational use of aesthetic means. Based on the idea that organizations are systems of communication, it is shown that consciously or not, organizations have always used aesthetic means to reinforce their communication. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPN; KJP; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230245921
- ISBN
- 9780230245921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Hardcover. An affirmative post-structural philosophy of organisation inspired by Arnold Gehlen's philosophical anthropology, Michel Foucault's history of medicine and Gille Deleuze's early philosophical works. This book offers a deep and detailed analysis of the problems faced and their solutions. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 222 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230247222
- ISBN
- 9780230247222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.36
€ 127.36