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Hardback. This volume in the Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series focuses on the main themes and topics in the philosophy of literature. It is composed of all newly commissioned essays, written by the top scholars in the field.
Note: I received a lot of advice on this project over several iterations. Editor(s): Hagberg, Garry L.; Jost, Mr. Walter. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 568 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1140.
Note: I received a lot of advice on this project over several iterations. Editor(s): Hagberg, Garry L.; Jost, Mr. Walter. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 568 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1140.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405141703
- ISBN
- 9781405141703
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€ 220.59
€ 220.59
Hardback. * The largest collection of extracts on the philosophy of freedom ever produced. * Offers a broad guide to the vast literature on social, political and economic freedom. * Contains selections from the best scholarship of recent decades as well as classic writings from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Kant among others. Editor(s): Carter, Ian; Kramer, Matthew H.; Steiner, Hillel. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145039
- ISBN
- 9781405145039
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Condition: New
€ 123.62
€ 123.62
Paperback. * The largest collection of extracts on the philosophy of freedom ever produced. * Offers a broad guide to the vast literature on social, political and economic freedom. * Contains selections from the best scholarship of recent decades as well as classic writings from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Kant among others. Editor(s): Carter, Ian; Kramer, Matthew H.; Steiner, Hillel. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 790.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145046
- ISBN
- 9781405145046
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€ 44.82
€ 44.82
Paperback. * A collection of original papers by philosophers whose work is at the forefront of debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science. * Responds in particular to recent publications by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the topics of laws, natural kinds and realism. Editor(s): Drewery, Alice. Series: Ratio Special Issues. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 141 x 7. Weight in Grams: 158.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145145
- ISBN
- 9781405145145
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Condition: New
€ 30.46
€ 30.46
Hardback. * New, revised edition of James Nickel's classic study. * Explains and defends the conception of human rights found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and subsequent treaties in a clear and lively style. * Covers fundamental freedoms, due process rights, social rights, and minority rights. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145343
- ISBN
- 9781405145343
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€ 118.59
€ 118.59
Hardback. Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered "good" in corporate America. * A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HP; JFC; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 292.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145398
- ISBN
- 9781405145398
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€ 92.48
€ 92.48
Paperback. This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary collection of newly commissioned articles brings together distinguished voices in the field of Africana philosophy and African-American social and political thought. * Provides a comprehensive critical survey of African-American philosophical thought. Editor(s): Lott, Prof Tommy L (San Jose State University, California USA); Pittman, John P (City University of New York USA ). Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 488 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 812.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145688
- ISBN
- 9781405145688
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Condition: New
€ 54.95
€ 54.95
Paperback. This collection of newly comissioned essays by international contributors offers a representative overview of the most important developments in contemporary philosophical logic. Presents controversies in philosophical implications and applications of formal symbolic logic. Surveys major trends and offers original insights. Editor(s): Jacquette, Dale. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 832 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 832
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145756
- ISBN
- 9781405145756
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Condition: New
€ 52.41
€ 52.41
Paperback. This seminal collection on the ethical issues associated with infectious disease is the first book to correct bioethics' glaring neglect of this subject. Timely in view of public concern about SARS, AIDS, avian flu, bioterrorism and antibiotic resistance. Brings together new and classic papers by prominent figures. Editor(s): Selgelid, Michael; Battin, Margaret P.; Smith, Charles B. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145961
- ISBN
- 9781405145961
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Condition: New
€ 31.72
€ 31.72
Hardback. * Gathers together the key texts from the most significant and influential philosophers of the late modern era to provide a thorough introduction to the period. * Features the writings of Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Leibniz, Kant, Rousseau, Bentham and other leading thinkers. Editor(s): Radcliffe, Elizabeth S.; McCarty, Richard; Allhoff, Fritz; Vaidya, Anand Jayprakash. Series: Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 820.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405146883
- ISBN
- 9781405146883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.10
€ 121.10
Paperback. * Gathers together the key texts from the most significant and influential philosophers of the late modern era to provide a thorough introduction to the period. * Features the writings of Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Leibniz, Kant, Rousseau, Bentham and other leading thinkers. Editor(s): Radcliffe, Elizabeth S.; McCarty, Richard; Allhoff, Fritz; Vaidya, Anand Jayprakash. Series: Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 676.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405146890
- ISBN
- 9781405146890
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Condition: New
€ 47.43
€ 47.43
Hardback. This volume collects the most substantial correspondence and documents relating to Wittgenstein's long association with Cambridge between the years 1911 and his death in 1951, including the letters he exchanged with his most illustrious Cambridge contemporaries Russell, Keynes, Moore, and Ramsey (and previously published as Cambridge Letters ). Editor(s): McGuinness, Brian. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1030.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405147019
- ISBN
- 9781405147019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.79
€ 163.79
Hardback. What would you do if you suddenly became rich? Michael O'Meara had never asked himself this question. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405148498
- ISBN
- 9781405148498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.23
€ 92.23
Hardback. This anthology features essays and book excerpts on technology and values written by preeminent figures in the field from the early 20th century to the present. It offers an in-depth range of readings on important applied issues in technology as well. Editor(s): Hanks, Craig. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 186 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149006
- ISBN
- 9781405149006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.10
€ 121.10
Paperback. This anthology features essays and book excerpts on technology and values written by preeminent figures in the field from the early 20th century to the present. It offers an in-depth range of readings on important applied issues in technology as well. Editor(s): Hanks, Craig. Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 31. Weight in Grams: 976.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149013
- ISBN
- 9781405149013
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Condition: New
€ 49.96
€ 49.96
Hardback. This provocative text considers whether evolutionary explanations can be used to clarify some of life's biggest questions. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149020
- ISBN
- 9781405149020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.43
€ 119.43
Paperback. "If you've ever felt lost in The Twilight Zone, this book is for you. Then, again, when you read what these philosophers have to say you may want to stay!" William Irwin, King's College "The Twilight Zone smuggled philosophy onto television in the form of a series of ingenious mind-teasers, seizing the audience's imagination. Editor(s): Carroll, Noel; Hunt, Lester H. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 320.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149051
- ISBN
- 9781405149051
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Condition: New
€ 41.49
€ 41.49
Paperback. George Rudebusch's Socrates presents a compelling case for taking Socrates' arguments and wild conclusions seriously, not merely as abstract exercises in cross examining ideas of human excellence, but as a heavenly way for human beings to live. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 240 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405150866
- ISBN
- 9781405150866
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Condition: New
€ 30.71
€ 30.71
Hardback. An engaging account of John Stuart Mill life, work, and ongoing importance, this new volume sets the thinkers views in the historical context of 19th century British empiricism and explores the continuing contemporary impact of his philosophy. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405150873
- ISBN
- 9781405150873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.21
€ 99.21
Hardback. This Companion illuminates Greek and Roman political thought in all its range, diversity, and depth. Thirty-four essays from leading scholars in history, classics, philosophy, and political science provide stimulating discussions of classical political thought, ranging from the Archaic Greek epics to the final days of the Roman Empire and beyond. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 658 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLA; HPS; JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 184 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405151436
- ISBN
- 9781405151436
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Condition: New
€ 219.03
€ 219.03
Paperback. This is a collection of the key articles written by renowned Wittgenstein scholar, G.P. Baker, on Wittgenstein's later philosophy, published posthumously. * Following Baker's death in 2002, the volume has been edited by collaborator and partner, Katherine Morris. Editor(s): Morris, Katherine J. Num Pages: 328 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152808
- ISBN
- 9781405152808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.04
€ 47.04
Hardback. Includes revisions to existing encyclopedic entries Features more than 30 all-new "A to Z" entries Offers a section of in-depth, essays from renowned metaphysicians Provides the most complete and up-to-date reference guide for students and professionals alike. . Editor(s): Kim, Jaegwon; Sosa, Ernest; Rosenkrantz, Gary S. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152983
- ISBN
- 9781405152983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.20
€ 52.20
Hardback. * An informal yet informed guide through the key ethical issues we are facing today, from moral decision making in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism, and the condition of our environment. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405153775
- ISBN
- 9781405153775
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Condition: New
€ 115.13
€ 115.13
Hardback. "Steven Cahn and Aaron Meskin have put together an unrivalled collection of great work in philosophical aesthetics, encompassing historical sources ranging from Plato to Shaftesbury, modern theories from Schiller to Gadamer, and more recent work covering all the central areas in contemporary aesthetics and philosophy of art. Editor(s): Cahn, Steven M.; Meskin, Aaron. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1274.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405154345
- ISBN
- 9781405154345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.64
€ 136.64