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Hardcover. Throughout history, the world and its operation have been viewed in terms of cause and effect. The principles of causation have been applied, fruitfully, across the sciences, law, and medicine, and in everyday life, despite the lack of any agreed-upon framework for understanding what causation ultimately amounts to. Series: Polity Key Concepts in Philosophy. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745659954
- ISBN
- 9780745659954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Hardback. Scientific and philosophical literature on causality has become highly specialised. It is hard to find suitable access points for students, young researchers, or professionals outside this domain. This book provides a guide to the complex literature, explains the scientific problems of causality and the philosophical tools needed to address them. Num Pages: 328 pages, 8 b/w line drawings. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; PBB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 169 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199662678
- ISBN
- 9780199662678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.74
€ 65.74
Hardback. Why do ideas of how mechanisms relate to causality and probability differ so much across the sciences? Can progress in understanding the tools of causal inference in some sciences lead to progress in others? This book tackles these questions and others concerning the use of causality in the sciences. Editor(s): Illari, Phyllis McKay; Russo, Dr. Federica; Williamson, Jon. Num Pages: 952 pages, 79 line drawings plus 2 colour plates. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; PBB; PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 952
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199574131
- ISBN
- 9780199574131
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.32
€ 151.32
hardcover. We use concepts of causal powers and their relatives-dispositions, capacities, and abilities-to describe the world around us, both in everyday life and in scientific practice. This volume presents new work on the nature of causal powers, and their connections with other phenomena within metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind. Editor(s): Jacobs, Jonathan D. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198796572
- ISBN
- 9780198796572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.19
€ 112.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Sheridan, Patricia. Series: Broadview Editions. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 383.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551113029
- ISBN
- 9781551113029
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.94
€ 42.99
€ 30.94
Paperback. A comprehensive reference to category theory for students and researchers in mathematics, computer science, logic, cognitive science, linguistics, and philosophy. Useful for self-study and as a course text, the book includes all basic definitions and theorems (with full proofs), as well as numerous examples and exercises. Series: Oxford Logic Guides. Num Pages: 336 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPL; PBCD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199237180
- ISBN
- 9780199237180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.49
€ 80.49
paperback. In this text Richard B. Miller attempts to shed new light on the potential of casuistry case-based reasoning for resolving questions of conscience raised by the practical quandaries of modern life. Num Pages: 322 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226526379
- ISBN
- 9780226526379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.49
€ 40.99
€ 31.49
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: G; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742531369
- ISBN
- 9780742531369
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.98
€ 180.98
Paperback. In this illuminating book, Dean L. Overman uses logical principles and mathematical calculations to answer intriguing questions that have long perplexed biologists and astrophysicists. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742511675
- ISBN
- 9780742511675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.49
€ 30.99
€ 25.49
Paperback. Translator(s): Laudenberger, John; Palazuelos, Felix Rebolledo. Series: Univocal. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ; HPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 203 x 38. .
- Publisher
- Univocal Publishing LLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937561512
- ISBN
- 9781937561512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.31
€ 27.99
€ 26.31
Paperback. An aesthetics of the economy for the twenty-first century. Num Pages: 311 pages. BIC Classification: HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 28. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780992754
- ISBN
- 9781780992754
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.53
€ 20.99
€ 19.53
Paperback. A novel and philosophically illuminating account of Descartes's metaphysics and its immediate historical context. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521616140
- ISBN
- 9780521616140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.69
€ 53.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; LAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415728232
- ISBN
- 9780415728232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.64€ 58.45
€ 63.64
€ 58.45
Hardback. * Carl Schmitt is widely recognized as one of the most important political theorists of the 20th century and his work has been hugely influential in many fields including politics and theology. Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HPCF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 230 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1258.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745652245
- ISBN
- 9780745652245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.04
€ 79.04
paperback. BIC Classification: HP. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- J.B. Metzler
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 3. Auflage 2013
- SKU
- V9783476024671
- ISBN
- 9783476024671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.15
€ 27.15
Paperback. Translator(s): Lomax, J. Harvey. Num Pages: 156 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226518886
- ISBN
- 9780226518886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.33
€ 33.99
€ 26.33
Paperback. Argues for the need to make care, not economics, the central concern of democratic political life Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814782781
- ISBN
- 9780814782781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.70
€ 32.99
€ 29.70
Hardcover. Argues for the need to make care, not economics, the central concern of democratic political life Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814782774
- ISBN
- 9780814782774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.38
€ 91.38
Paperback. This books reflections culminate in a re-reading of the title fable that lies at the centre of Heideggers analysis of Dasein. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HP. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804735803
- ISBN
- 9780804735803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.26
€ 25.99
€ 24.26
Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207462
- ISBN
- 9780872207462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.68
€ 53.99
€ 38.68
Paperback. Following a question-and-answer format, this is a translated and streamlined compilation of the texts on prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance from the "Summa Theologica II-II". It also includes a general introduction to the moral thought of Thomas Aquinas, notes on the texts, a glossary of key terms, and a selective bibliography. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207455
- ISBN
- 9780872207455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.82
€ 24.99
€ 18.82
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 260 x 27. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231178723
- ISBN
- 9780231178723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.12
€ 40.99
€ 29.12
Paperback. Translator(s): Abbeele, Georges van den. Series: Theory Out of Bounds. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First edition
- SKU
- V9780816622603
- ISBN
- 9780816622603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. The debate on the status and legality of cannabis continues to gain momentum. Here, personal anecdotes combined with academic and scientific reports combine to sharpen some of the fascinating philosophical issues associated with cannabis use. Editor(s): Jacquette, Dale. Series Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz. Series: Philosophy for Everyone. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199674
- ISBN
- 9781405199674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.10
€ 22.10