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Responding to the recent upsurge of interest in Thomas Aquinas, this book goes straight to the heart of the contemporary debates about Thomism. * Focuses on the concept of authority, both in terms of Aquinas's own attitude to authority, and how the Church authorities have used Aquinas's texts. Series: Challenges in Contemporary Theology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405112208
- ISBN
- 9781405112208
Condition: New
€ 152.05
€ 152.05
Tackles various perspectives on debates about distinctly Christian ethics. This title argues that we need to reframe the arena in which moral questions are asked. It engages a range of positions, exploring modern issues such as moral and cultural relativism, globalization, problems of consumption and violence, and religious pluralism. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRA; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113441
- ISBN
- 9781405113441
Condition: New
€ 176.24
€ 176.24
Comprised of twenty-nine newly commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of the legacies attributed to one of history's most remarkable thinkers. Editor(s): Radcliffe, Elizabeth S. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 183 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1222.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405114554
- ISBN
- 9781405114554
Condition: New
€ 274.03
€ 274.03
Setting the stage with a selection of readings from important 19th century philosophers, this title on truth puts in conversation some of the main philosophical figures from the 20th century in pragmatist traditions. It focuses on the value or normativity of truth through exposing the dialogues between different schools of thought. Editor(s): Medina, Jose; Wood, David. Series: Blackwell Readings in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 392 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 34. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405115490
- ISBN
- 9781405115490
Condition: New
€ 176.00
€ 176.00
This introduction to the writings of S?ren Kierkegaard is for anyone who has felt daunted by the prospect of reading and understanding the work of one of the most important yet elusive 19th century thinkers. Kierkegaard scholar M. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 177 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405142779
- ISBN
- 9781405142779
Condition: New
€ 112.63
€ 112.63
The Matter of the Mind. Philosophical Essays on Psychology, Neuroscien...
. Ed(S): Schouten, Maurice; Looren de Jong, H...
* Explores the relationship between psychology and neuroscience by focusing on "reductionism", the theory that the nature of complex things can always be explained by simpler or more fundamental things. * Written by leading philosophers in the field. Editor(s): Schouten, Maurice; Looren de Jong, Huib. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405144438
- ISBN
- 9781405144438
Condition: New
€ 129.09
€ 129.09
A thorough and accessible introduction to Maimonides, arguably one of the most important Jewish philosophers of all time. This work incorporates material from Maimonides' philosophical, legal, and medical works, providing a synoptic picture of Maimonides' philosophical range. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405148979
- ISBN
- 9781405148979
Condition: New
€ 106.77
€ 106.77
Paperback. A thorough and accessible introduction to Maimonides, arguably one of the most important Jewish philosophers of all time. This work incorporates material from Maimonides' philosophical, legal, and medical works, providing a synoptic picture of Maimonides' philosophical range. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405148986
- ISBN
- 9781405148986
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.46
€ 44.46
Paperback. 12 Modern Philosophers explores the ideas of twelve of the most influential contemporary thinkers tackling the fundamental concerns of philosophy. Each major figure from Quine, Rawls, Parfit, and Rorty to Singer, Fodor, and Nagel is examined by a specialist in the field offering an overview of their key ideas, works, and influences. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152624
- ISBN
- 9781405152624
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.13
€ 31.13
Paperback. The debate about what to teach as science in our schools has reached boiling point, both inside and outside the classroom. From Young Earth to Intelligent Design creationism, the intrusion of political and religious ideals is damaging the integrity of our public education system. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405154918
- ISBN
- 9781405154918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.87
€ 40.87
Comedy Incarnate explores the intricacies of Buster Keaton's unique visual style to discover what provokes laughter in his timeless films, paying special attention to The General. Num Pages: 192 pages, 26. BIC Classification: HP; WH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405155250
- ISBN
- 9781405155250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.41
€ 111.41
A clearly written and up-to-date textbook on the profound question of how God can exist simultaneously with evil. It introduces the fundamental issues of philosophical thinking for the beginner student, while at the same time clarifying and the answering deeper philosophical questions of interest to a more advanced readership. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405157704
- ISBN
- 9781405157704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.89
€ 105.89
Ethics and International Relations offers a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical issues raised by international politics. Presupposing no prior philosophical knowledge and deliberately avoiding the use of technical language, it is ideally suited for use on political philosophy, applied ethics and international relations courses. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405159371
- ISBN
- 9781405159371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.48
€ 130.48
Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil is a groundbreaking and highly influential work of modern philosophy, yet it remains one of the most challenging works for readers to fully comprehend. This book is a concise and readable summary of this work, designed as a reader's companion to Nietzche's writing. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405160049
- ISBN
- 9781405160049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 110.51
€ 110.51
Challenges the pervasive view that the description theory of proper names is dead in the water. This title discusses several topics, including representation and information, two-dimensionalism, possible worlds, and broad versus narrow content. Series: Blackwell/Brown Lectures in Philosophy. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFA; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405161589
- ISBN
- 9781405161589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.88
€ 38.88
To Hegel, he was a genius; to Kierkegaard, he was the greatest humorist in Christendom; to Goethe, he was the brightest mind of his day. Though less known than many of his contemporaries, A.G. Hamann is gradually being recognized as one of the most important and original critics of the Enlightenment. Series: Illuminations: Theory & Religion. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405162463
- ISBN
- 9781405162463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.24
€ 130.24
Hardback. Utilizing a collection of philosophical topics written by specialists in their respective fields of expertise, Central Issues of Philosophy provides novice readers with the first accessible introduction to all of philosophy's core issues. Editor(s): Shand, John. Num Pages: 312 pages, ill. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 179 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405162708
- ISBN
- 9781405162708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.29
€ 153.29
Philosophy Through Film offers a uniquely engaging and effective approach to introductory philosophy by combining an anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings with a discussion of philosophical concepts illustrated in popular films. Editor(s): Fumerton, Richard; Jeske, Diane. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; HP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 180 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405171021
- ISBN
- 9781405171021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.74
€ 188.74
Paperback. 24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. Editor(s): Weed, Jennifer Hart; Davis, Richard Brian; Weed, Ronald. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: APT; HP; WH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405171045
- ISBN
- 9781405171045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.82
€ 28.82
Paperback. Media, Markets, and Morals provides an original ethical framework designed specifically for evaluating ethical issues in the media, including new media. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405175463
- ISBN
- 9781405175463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.62
€ 39.62
Paperback. Papers by leading figures on metaphysical issues pertaining to epistemology. Topics treated include the metaphysics of perception and of experience, disjunctivism, content externalism, epistemic abilities, the lottery paradox, the epistemology of consciousness, the metaphysics of knowledge as a state, and the ontology of reasons. Editor(s): Sosa, Ernest; Villanueva, Enrique. Series: Philosophical Issues: A Supplement to Nous. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405182249
- ISBN
- 9781405182249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.98
€ 71.98
Trouble With Strangers represents a groundbreaking intervention in ethics by one of the world's most important theoreticians. It is written with Terry Eagleton's usual wit, panache, and uncanny ability to summarize and criticize otherwise complex philosophical and theoretical conversations. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405185738
- ISBN
- 9781405185738
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.41
€ 111.41
A Short History of Jewish Ethics traces the development of Jewish moral concepts and ethical reflection from its Biblical roots to the present day. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPD; HRAM1; HRJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189422
- ISBN
- 9781405189422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.11
€ 117.11
Paperback. Truth and Its Deformities is the 32nd volume in the Midwest Studies in Philosophy series. It contains major new contributions on a range of topics related to the general theme of the volume by some of the most important philosophers writing on truth in recent years. Editor(s): French, Peter A.; Wettstein, Howard K. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 154 x 34. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191456
- ISBN
- 9781405191456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.33
€ 68.33