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Hardback. Wolfgang Spohn is one of the most distinguished analytic philosophers in Germany. His work covers a huge range including epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of science. This collection presents 15 of his most important essays on theoretical philosophy. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 402 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054730
- ISBN
- 9781402054730
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€ 192.04
€ 192.04
hardcover. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPJ; HPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402055331
- ISBN
- 9781402055331
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€ 186.85
€ 186.85
Hardback. This book provides the first English comprehensive contribution to one of the leading German physicists in the 19th century. It provides an account of a part of the history of science and a reconstruction of a conception of science that is greatly widespread. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056291
- ISBN
- 9781402056291
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€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. Diagrammatology investigates the role of diagrams for thought and knowledge. Based on the general doctrine of diagrams in Charles Peirce's work, Diagrammatology claims diagrams to constitute a centerpiece of epistemology. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056512
- ISBN
- 9781402056512
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€ 248.86
€ 248.86
Paperback. A short history of the Husserl-Archives that offers a view on the foundation and development of this important research institute and of the Husserliana edition. It includes Father Van Breda's personal annotations, that paint a picture of the rescue of Husserl's manuscripts and the foundation of the Archives shortly before the second world war. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402057267
- ISBN
- 9781402057267
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€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardback. Editor(s): Lau, Kwok-Ying; Drummond, John J. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402057571
- ISBN
- 9781402057571
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Condition: New
€ 125.71
€ 125.71
Accessing and Sharing the Benefits of the Genomics Revolution
. Ed(S): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chi...
Hardback. Explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. This title investigates current flashpoints - the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers' rights. Editor(s): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chica. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058219
- ISBN
- 9781402058219
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€ 189.79
€ 189.79
Hardback. Dynamic Epistemic Logic is the logic of knowledge change. This is not about one logical system, but about a whole family of logics that allows us to specify static and dynamic aspects of multi-agent systems. This book provides various logics to support such formal specifications, including proof systems. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058387
- ISBN
- 9781402058387
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€ 127.25
€ 127.25
hardcover. Presents formalizations of three important medieval logical theories - supposition, consequence and obligations - that are based on innovative vantage points: supposition theories as algorithmic hermeneutics, theories of consequence analyzed with tools borrowed from model-theory and two-dimensional semantics, and obligations as logical games. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3H; HPCB; HPL; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402058523
- ISBN
- 9781402058523
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Condition: New
€ 191.24
€ 191.24
Hardback. Moral wager Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058547
- ISBN
- 9781402058547
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€ 126.25
€ 126.25
Hardback. According to truth-conditional semantics, to explain the meaning of a statement is to specify the conditions necessary and sufficient for its truth. This book develops a more radical mentalist semantics by shifting the object of semantic inquiry. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058561
- ISBN
- 9781402058561
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€ 191.59
€ 191.59
Rediscovering Phenomenology: Phenomenological Essays on Mathematical B...
. Ed(S): Boi, Luciano; Kerszberg, Pierre; Pat...
hardcover. Proposes a phenomenological analysis of the questions of perception and cognition which are of paramount importance for a better understanding of those processes which underlies the formation of knowledge and consciousness. Editor(s): Boi, Luciano; Kerszberg, Pierre; Patras, Frederic. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402058806
- ISBN
- 9781402058806
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€ 193.35
€ 193.35
Hardback. Focuses on three interdependent challenges related to managing transitions toward sustainable development, namely mapping sustainability for global knowledge e-networking, extending the value chain of knowledge and e-networking, and engaging in explorations of new methods and venues for further developing knowledge and e-networking. Editor(s): Choucri, Nazli; Mistree, D.; Haghseta, F.; Mezher, T.; Baker, W.R.; Ortiz, C.I. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JH; JPA; KCS; RN; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 913.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060700
- ISBN
- 9781402060700
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€ 124.43
€ 124.43
Consciousness: From Perception to Reflection in the History of Philoso...
. Ed(S): Heinamaa, Sara; Lahteenmaki, Vili; R...
hardcover. Represents the historical survey focusing on the notion of consciousness. This title approaches consciousness through its constitutive aspects, such as subjectivity, reflexivity, intentionality and selfhood. It covers discussions from ancient philosophy all the way to contemporary debates. Editor(s): Heinamaa, Sara; Lahteenmaki, Vili; Remes, Pauliina. Series: Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402060816
- ISBN
- 9781402060816
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€ 277.37
€ 277.37
Hardback. Deals with the internal senses, the mind/body problem and other problems associated with the concept of mind as it developed from Avicenna to the medical Enlightenment. This book stresses how important and fruitful it is to see the time period between 1100 and 1700 as one continuous tradition. Editor(s): Lagerlund, Henrik. Series: Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060830
- ISBN
- 9781402060830
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€ 192.65
€ 192.65
Hardback. Contains ten original essays that examines the central themes of John Searle's ontology of society. This title opens the door to fresh approaches to addressing fundamental questions about social phenomena. Editor(s): Tsohatzidis, Savas L. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061035
- ISBN
- 9781402061035
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Condition: New
€ 125.74
€ 125.74
Hardback. Series: Phaenomenologica. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061219
- ISBN
- 9781402061219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.80
€ 123.80
Theories of Perception in Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy
. Ed(S): Knuuttila, Simo; Karkkainen, Pekka
Hardback. Provides an account of philosophical psychology of perception from ancient to early modern times. This title aims to shed light on the developments in the theories of sense-perception in medieval Arabic and Latin philosophy. Editor(s): Knuuttila, Simo; Karkkainen, Pekka. Series: Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061240
- ISBN
- 9781402061240
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€ 190.13
€ 190.13
Induction, Algorithmic Learning Theory, and Philosophy
. Ed(S): Friend, Michele; Goethe, Norma B.; H...
Hardback. Includes essays that provide engaging surveys of different, complementary, and mutually inspiring approaches to the topic of algorithmic learning theory and the epistemology of science, both from a philosophical and a mathematical viewpoint. Editor(s): Friend, Michele; Goethe, Norma B.; Harizanov, Valentina S. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PBCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061264
- ISBN
- 9781402061264
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Condition: New
€ 191.31
€ 191.31
Hardback. Discusses what is needed for ethics to play a greater role in actions by governments, civil society, and the private sector to reduce poverty and hunger within the context of globalization. This book concludes that much of the rhetoric by policymakers is not followed by appropriate action. Editor(s): Pinstrup-Andersen, Per; Sandoe, Peter. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061301
- ISBN
- 9781402061301
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Condition: New
€ 191.02
€ 191.02
Timing and Temporality in Islamic Philosophy and Phenomenology of Life
Anna-Teresa . Ed(S): Tymieniecka
Hardback. Offers a collection of studies that seeks an answer by initiating an investigation informed by the ancient wisdom of the Greaco-Arabic-Islamic sources and inheritance, on the one side, and the contemporary discernment of Occidental phenomenology of life, on the other, in a common dialogical effort to unravel this great enigma of existence. Editor(s): Tymieniecka, Anna-Teresa. Series: Islamic Philosophy & Occidental Phenomenology in Dialogue. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 701.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061592
- ISBN
- 9781402061592
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Condition: New
€ 187.68
€ 187.68
paperback. Offers a discussion of moral education in the light of a range of ethical theories. This volume addresses contemporary issues and controversies such as morality and citizenship, family values, sexual morality. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402061806
- ISBN
- 9781402061806
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Condition: New
€ 186.95
€ 186.95
paperback. This collection is an important contribution to the semantic and syntactic analysis of the expression of existence. The focus is on the three main linguistic constructions expressing existence: copular clauses, existential sentences, and (in)definiteness. Editor(s): Comorovski, Ileana; Heusinger, Klaus von. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402061981
- ISBN
- 9781402061981
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Condition: New
€ 221.40
€ 221.40
Hardback. Theories about the ontological structure of the world have generally been described in informal, intuitive terms. This book offers an account of the general features and methodology of formal ontology. It defends conceptual realism as the best system to adopt based on a logic of natural kinds. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062032
- ISBN
- 9781402062032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.32
€ 192.32