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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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