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Hardcover. Some scientific categories seem to correspond to genuine features of the world and are indispensable for successful science in some domain; in short, they are natural kinds. This book gives a general account of what it is to be a natural kind and puts the account to work illuminating numerous specific examples. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230369177
- ISBN
- 9780230369177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Paperback. Some scientific categories seem to correspond to genuine features of the world and are indispensable for successful science in some domain; in short, they are natural kinds . This book gives a general account of what it is to be a natural kind and puts the account to work illuminating numerous specific examples. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349350353
- ISBN
- 9781349350353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.88
€ 65.88
Hardback. Editor(s): Aizawa, Kenneth; Gillett, Carl. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137562159
- ISBN
- 9781137562159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.35
€ 67.35
Hardback. This volume presents Epistles 39-41 of the Epistles of the Brethren of Purity, which deal with the types of movement; causes and effects; and definitions and descriptions of things. the Ikhwan considers both the philosophical and spiritual value of these topics Series: Epistles of the Brethren of Purity. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HPD; HPDC; HRAX; HRHT; HRLB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Critical ed
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198797760
- ISBN
- 9780198797760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.53
€ 108.53
Paperback. Written between 1972 and 1999 by the late Professor, this collection of essays deals with controversial and topical issues in philosophy of science, education, and morality. It also features exchanges between the author and other leading philosophers, including a dialogue with Eger's colleague and friend, the eminent philosopher, Abner Shimony. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 228 x 30. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694611
- ISBN
- 9780812694611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 43.49
€ 50.99
€ 43.49
Hardcover. This study explores the role that the singular plays in the theories of science of Robert Grosseteste, Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus, William of Ockham, Marsilius of Inghen, and Pierre d'Ailly. It pursues the question specifically in relation to the question of whether theology is a science. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; HPCB; HRAB; HRLB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312292966
- ISBN
- 9780312292966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41
Hardback. A collection of papers by eminent scholars who discuss issues and concepts regarding the character of medicine. Special attention is given to the extent to which medicine is a science, art and technology. Investigations are carried out with a particular focus on the nature of medical knowledge. Editor(s): Delkeskamp-Hayes, Corinna; Cutter, Mary Ann Gardell. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 340 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792318699
- ISBN
- 9780792318699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.61
€ 202.61
Hardback. Presents essays in honor of Robert S Cohen, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. This work discusses issues of contemporary social and political thought, and its bearing on science. It explains the relations of Marxism to science, and specifically, to the philosophies of science of Carnap and Popper, as well as Soviet Marxism. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Stachel, J. J.; Wartofsky, Marx W. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329893
- ISBN
- 9780792329893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.52
€ 202.52
Hardback. Features essays in honor of Robert S Cohen that focuses on issues in contemporary epistemology, aesthetics, and philosophy of mind as well as on the relations of science and human values in ethical and religious thought. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Stachel, J. J.; Wartofsky, Marx W. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 471 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 471
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329909
- ISBN
- 9780792329909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.39
€ 258.39
paperback. Editor(s): Lorimer, David. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 136 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Imprint Academic United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907845799
- ISBN
- 9780907845799
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.98
€ 25.98
Paperback. For centuries, science and religion have been portrayed as diametrically opposed. In this provocative new book, Steve Fuller examines the apparent clash between science and religion by focusing on the heated debates about evolution and intelligent design theory. In so doing, he claims that science vs. religion is in fact a false dichotomy. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745641225
- ISBN
- 9780745641225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.29
€ 23.29
Hardback. For centuries, science and religion have been portrayed as diametrically opposed. In this provocative new book, Steve Fuller examines the apparent clash between science and religion by focusing on the heated debates about evolution and intelligent design theory. In so doing, he claims that science vs. religion is in fact a false dichotomy. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 389.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745641218
- ISBN
- 9780745641218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.45
€ 73.45
Paperback. This work uses cross-national and longitudinal empirical research to explain the rise, nature, and impact of science as an authoritative worldwide institution. The authors analyze the ever-increasing investment in science, the diffusion of scientific discourse, and the hegemony of scientific organizations. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; JFFS; JH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804744928
- ISBN
- 9780804744928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.19
€ 40.99
€ 36.19
Hardback. This work uses cross-national and longitudinal empirical research to explain the rise, nature, and impact of science as an authoritative worldwide institution. The authors analyze the ever-increasing investment in science, the diffusion of scientific discourse, and the hegemony of scientific organizations. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; JFFS; JH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 27. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804744911
- ISBN
- 9780804744911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.48
€ 182.48
Hardback. Science fiction is more than mere entertainment. Historian H. Bruce Franklin defines it as "the literature which, growing with science and technology, evaluates it and relates it meaningfully to the rest of human existence. " Indeed, science fiction is increasingly converging with science fact. Editor(s): Schneider, Susan. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149068
- ISBN
- 9781405149068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.24
€ 100.24
Paperback. Featuring numerous updates and enhancements, Science Fiction and Philosophy, 2nd Edition, presents a collection of readings that utilize concepts developed from science fiction to explore a variety of classic and contemporary philosophical issues. Editor(s): Schneider, Susan. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118922613
- ISBN
- 9781118922613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.45
€ 25.99
€ 19.45
Paperback. Translator(s): Edlebi, Alyosha. Series: Univocal. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 126 x 11. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Publisher
- Univocal Publishing LLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937561482
- ISBN
- 9781937561482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.97
€ 24.99
€ 22.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Foss, Jeffrey E. Num Pages: 580 pages. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 580
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551116242
- ISBN
- 9781551116242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.45
€ 97.45
Hardback. Consciousness has become a major topic of scientific interest. This book explains why consciousness is a riddle for science, and demonstrates how this riddle can be solved. It examines questions which speak directly to neuroscientists, computer scientists, psychologists, and philosophers. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379362
- ISBN
- 9780792379362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.43
€ 132.43
Paperback. A collection of essays by scholars, philosophers, and scientists offering penetrating answers to some of the most important questions of the day. Editor(s): Zarandi, Mehrdad. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- World Wisdom Books United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780941532471
- ISBN
- 9780941532471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.38
€ 21.99
€ 21.38