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Paperback. Michael Mann's films receive a detailed analysis as existential dramas, including Heat, Collateral, The Last of the Mohicans and Public Enemies. Thebook demonstrates that Mann's films perform critical engagement with existentialism, illustrating the problems and opportunities of living according to this philosophy." Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; HPX; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349336722
- ISBN
- 9781349336722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.44
€ 54.44
Hardcover. Series: Renewing Philosophy. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HPCD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403901224
- ISBN
- 9781403901224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.43
€ 117.43
This work examines the interpretation and products of intentional human behaviour, focusing primarily on issues in art, law, and everyday speech. The centerpiece of the book is the examination of two large scale views about the nature of interpretation: historicism and constructivism. Series: New Directions in Aesthetics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: ABA; CFA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101745
- ISBN
- 9781405101745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.71
€ 141.71
Even admirers of Wittgenstein's work have been puzzled by his last work, "On Certainty". In this book, Rush Rhees shows how Wittgenstein's "On Certainty" concerns logic, language, and reality - topics that occupied Wittgenstein since early in his career. Editor(s): Phillips, Professor D. Z. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105798
- ISBN
- 9781405105798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.39
€ 151.39
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.39
€ 152.39
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.63
€ 176.63
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 271.77
€ 271.77
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.65
€ 173.65
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.71
€ 111.71
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.30
€ 106.30
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
€ 44.27
€ 44.27
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
€ 40.60
€ 40.60
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
€ 40.56
€ 40.56
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
€ 110.51
€ 110.51
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
€ 104.50
€ 104.50
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
€ 128.76
€ 128.76
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
€ 110.07
€ 110.07
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
€ 38.97
€ 38.97
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
€ 130.52
€ 130.52