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Hardback. The Logic of Metaphor uses techniques from possible worlds semantics to provide formal truth-conditions for many grammatical classes of metaphors. This book treats lexicon as a conceptual network with semantics provided by an intensional predicate calculus. It shows how to extend deductive and adductive inference systems so as to handle metaphors. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFA; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370048
- ISBN
- 9780792370048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
Hardback. Contains 12 papers addressed to researchers and advanced students in informal logic and related fields, such as argumentation, formal logic, and communications. This volume attempts to rethink the nature of argument and of inference, the role of dialectical context, and the standards for evaluating inferences. Series: Argumentation Library. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370055
- ISBN
- 9780792370055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.55
€ 125.55
Hardback. Features various innovative ideas on Belief Revision. This book addresses foundational issues of inductive reasoning and minimal change, generalizations of the standard belief revision theories, strategies for iterated revisions, probabilistic beliefs, multiagent environments and a variety of data structures and mechanisms for implementations. Editor(s): Williams, Mary-Anne; Rott, Hans. Series: Applied Logic Series. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; UYQE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370215
- ISBN
- 9780792370215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.81
€ 194.81
Paperback. Describes life upon the stage. Editor(s): Tymieniecka, Anna-Teresa. Series: Analecta Husserliana. Num Pages: 395 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 395
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370321
- ISBN
- 9780792370321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.82
€ 129.82
Hardback. Gives an integral interpretation of G W F Hegel's mature practical philosophy as contained in his textbook, "Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts", published in 1820, and the courses he gave on the same subject between 1817 and 1830. Series: Studies in German Idealism. Num Pages: 675 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1161.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 675
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370406
- ISBN
- 9780792370406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.05
€ 360.05
Hardback. While earlier research considered Simone de Beauvoir in the perspectives of Existentialism or Feminism, this work emphasizes her reflective and descriptive approach and the full range of issues she addresses. It provides insight into collective as well as individual human life. Editor(s): O'Brien, Wendy; Embree, Lester. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370642
- ISBN
- 9780792370642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Hardback. Coming from what is arguably the most productive period of Husserl's life, this volume offers the reader a translation into English of Husserl's renowned lectures on 'passive synthesis', given between 1920 and 1926. Series: Husserliana: Edmund Husserl - Collected Works. Num Pages: 661 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1205.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 661
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370659
- ISBN
- 9780792370659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 540.38
€ 540.38
Hardback. Revised Edition with a Second Part with a new Foreword by Anatol Rapoport Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371212
- ISBN
- 9780792371212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.91
€ 277.91
hardcover. More than any other topic, prophecy represents the point at which the Divine meets the human, the Absolute meets the relative. This book offers a study of prophecy in the thought of seven of the leading medieval Jewish philosophers: R Saadiah Gaon, R Judah Halevi, Maimonides, Gersonides, R Hasdai Crescas, R Joseph Albo, and Baruch Spinoza. Series: Amsterdam Studies in Jewish Philosophy. Num Pages: 671 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1133.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 671
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371243
- ISBN
- 9780792371243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.08
€ 242.08
Hardback. Contains contributions on Basic and Advanced Modal Logic, Quantification in Modal Logic and Correspondence Theory. This book is suitable for students and researchers whose work or interests involve philosophical logic and its applications. Editor(s): Gabbay, Dov M.; Guenthner, Franz. Series: Handbook of Philosophical Logic. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371601
- ISBN
- 9780792371601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.12
€ 194.12
Hardback. Addresses the transformations of metaphysics as a discipline, the emergence of analytical mechanics, the diverging avenues of 18th-century Newtonianism, the body-mind problem, and philosophical principles of classification in the life sciences. Editor(s): Lefevre, Wolfgang. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371984
- ISBN
- 9780792371984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.21
€ 187.21
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
€ 127.02
€ 127.02
Hardback. A collection of philosophical essays on the ethical dimensions of agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) crops. This book addresses such concerns as the possibility of genetic engineering producing unanticipated allergens in previously safe foods, unexpectedly toxic health supplements, and novel GM diseases. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379874
- ISBN
- 9780792379874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.90
€ 191.90
Hardback. Treating discovery and invention as processes of knowledge transformation, this book aims at taking technological and scientific thinking out of the realm of mystery and give the audience the tools to begin to comprehend it. It also shows how ethics can be used to make certain inventions and discoveries transform the world in a beneficial way. Num Pages: 389 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792381204
- ISBN
- 9780792381204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.74
€ 193.74
Hardback. Addresses the issue of ethics and real estate from a variety of perspectives. This book features chapters divided into five sections including: policy issues; industry practice; environmental issues; and, ethical issues involving tenants. It offers a point for considering the interaction of ethical issues in real estate theory and practice. Editor(s): Roulac, Stephen E. Series: Research Issues in Real Estate. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382287
- ISBN
- 9780792382287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.59
€ 192.59
Hardback. Addresses different facets of the globalization of business. This title is suitable both for the student of business ethics, as well as for those who want to explore the interrelationship between business, ethics, and religion in order to discover how collaboration between people in these three fields can contribute to a more just society. Editor(s): Minus, Paul M. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792393344
- ISBN
- 9780792393344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.45
€ 125.45
Hardback. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896030398
- ISBN
- 9780896030398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.99
€ 128.99
Hardback. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 490 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JFSJ1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 919.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896030442
- ISBN
- 9780896030442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.33
€ 132.33
hardcover. Who is to count as a person? What exactly is "personhood"? Is a "person" the same as a "human being"? These are probably the most crucial and complex questions at the heart of today's ethics. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1988th Edition
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896031173
- ISBN
- 9780896031173
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.95
€ 123.95
Hardback. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPQB; MJWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896032248
- ISBN
- 9780896032248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.92
€ 123.92
Hardback. This volume consists of two separate thematic sections: "Bioethics and the Military" and "Compulsory Birth Control". Topics include: AIDS and the military; medical consent from military personnel; physicians and the armed forces; and birth control and probation or parole. Series: Biomedical Ethics Reviews. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896032408
- ISBN
- 9780896032408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.88
€ 121.88
Hardback. Examines the medical, ethical, legal and philosophical issues involved in the allocation and rationing of health care resources. The book should be of interest to physicians, health care personnel, ethicists and philosophers. Series: Biomedical Ethics Reviews. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896032606
- ISBN
- 9780896032606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.62
€ 64.62
Hardback. Provides articles by leading authorities who examine the medical, ethical, legal and philosophical issues involved in physician-assisted death, and scrutinize the principal arguments for and against it. Series: Biomedical Ethics Reviews. Num Pages: 155 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896032651
- ISBN
- 9780896032651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.31
€ 67.31
Hardback. This volume examines some of the contentious ethical issues surrounding the technological advances in reproductive medicine. Issues addressed include how parents should respond to knowledge gained from pre-natal testing, and the use of health resources to support in vitro fertilization. Series: Biomedical Ethics Reviews. Num Pages: 157 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; MBG; MFKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896033269
- ISBN
- 9780896033269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.62
€ 125.62