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Hardback. Why does knowledge of philosophy presuppose knowledge of reality? What are the characters in Deleuze's theatre and philosophy? How are his famous metaphysical distinctions secondary to the concept of philosophy as practice and politics? These questions are answered through careful analysis and application of Deleuzian principles. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480. Affirmation in Philosophy. 280 pages. Why does knowledge of philosophy presuppose knowledge of reality? What are the characters in Deleuze's theatre and philosophy? How are his famous metaphysical distinctions secondary to the concept of philosophy as practice and politics? These questions are answered through careful analysis and application of Deleuzian principles. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 22. Weight: 480.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230276581
- ISBN
- 9780230276581
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Condition: New
€ 65.85
€ 65.85
Paperback. Riddles of Existence makes metaphysics genuinely accessible, even fun. Its lively, informal style brings the riddles to life and shows how stimulating they can be. Anyone wanting to think about life's most profound questions will find it provocative and entertaining. This edition is updated throughout, and features two brand new chapters. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198724049
- ISBN
- 9780198724049
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€ 16.99€ 13.39
€ 16.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. A systematic overview of modern metaphysics, covering all of the most important topics in the subject likely to be encountered on a metaphysics course. The emphasis is on contemporary views and issues rather than on the history of metaphysics. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198752530
- ISBN
- 9780198752530
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Condition: New
€ 63.58
€ 63.58
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474413633
- ISBN
- 9781474413633
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.65
€ 30.99
€ 25.65
Paperback. Christianity had compromised the immediacy of man's relationship with reality, and ironic detachment had alienated him from his deepest feelings. Hegel's "Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics" were delivered in Berlin in the 1820s, and stand as a passionately argued work that challenged the ability of art to respond to the modern world. Editor(s): Inwood, Michael. Translator(s): Bosanquet, Bernard. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPC; HPJ; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140433357
- ISBN
- 9780140433357
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- BenBella Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781944648657
- ISBN
- 9781944648657
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.63
€ 16.99
€ 14.63
Paperback. 'There is no alternative to postmetaphysical thinking': this statement, made by Jurgen Habermas in 1988, is still valid today. Translator(s): Cronin, Ciaran. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745682150
- ISBN
- 9780745682150
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Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Fourth Edition, Fourth Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813349343
- ISBN
- 9780813349343
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Condition: New
€ 65.61
€ 65.61
Paperback. This book, the first of three volumes, revises the Aristotelian argument and develops an assessment whereby the technical object can be seen as having an essential, distinct temporality and dynamics of its own. Translator(s): Beardsworth, Richard; Collins, George. Series: Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics. Num Pages: 316 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Number of pages
- 318
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804730419
- ISBN
- 9780804730419
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.95
€ 37.99
€ 35.95
Paperback. Love - unconditional, selfless, unchanging, sincere, and totally accepting - is worshipped today as the West's only universal religion. To challenge it is one of our few remaining taboos. The author does just that, dissecting our resilient ruling ideas of love and showing how they are the product of a long and powerful cultural heritage. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; HPJ; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300187748
- ISBN
- 9780300187748
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
€ 17.82
Hardback. Being Shaken is a multifaceted meditation by leading philosophers from Europe and North America on ways in which events disrupt the complacency of the ontological paradigm at the personal, ethical, theological, aesthetic, and political levels. Editor(s): Marder, Michael; Zabala, Santiago. Series: Palgrave Studies in Postmetaphysical Thought. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137333728
- ISBN
- 9781137333728
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Condition: New
€ 64.34
€ 64.34
Paperback. Marina Warner's study of the products of fantasy deepens our understanding of the supernatural in relation to self and society. This surprising story explores the metaphors and media that have been the stock in trade of poets, scientists, magicians, and visionaries, including wax and cloud, smoke and mirrors, ether, ectoplasm, and celluloid. Num Pages: 496 pages, 8pp color plates, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: DSB; HPJ; HRQ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199239238
- ISBN
- 9780199239238
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Condition: New
€ 25.90
€ 25.90
Paperback. * This is the latest work by one of the leading figures of the cutting-edge philosophical orientation known as speculative realism. Harman develops his 'object-orientated philosophy' by extending it into the realm of social theory. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 130. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509500970
- ISBN
- 9781509500970
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Condition: New
€ 21.39
€ 21.39
Paperback. What is a rhizome? What is a war machine? What is a body without organs? This volume provides a singular interpretation of the work in terms of assemblages and connecting that interpretation with traditional and contemporary debates within philosophy. It explains all the terms found in A Thousand Plateaus. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748686469
- ISBN
- 9780748686469
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.85
€ 30.99
€ 25.85
Hardcover. Offering a new perspective on the debate concerning naturalism in philosophy, this book defends the autonomy of metaphysics while also making science centre stage. Three independent case studies provide a clear introduction to, and discussion of, key philosophical issues. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137002686
- ISBN
- 9781137002686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.01
€ 65.01
Paperback. This book pushes nihilism to its ultimate conclusion by linking revisionary naturalism in Anglo-American philosophy with anti-phenomenological realism in French philosophy. Contrary to the 'post-analytic' consensus uniting Heidegger and Wittgenstein against scientism and scepticism, this book links eliminative materialism and speculative realism. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 290
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522053
- ISBN
- 9780230522053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 154.66
€ 154.66
Paperback. Thoroughly updated, the second edition of this highly successful textbook continues to represent the most comprehensive and authoritative collection of canonical readings in metaphysics. In addition to updated material from the first edition, it presents entirely new sections on ontology and the metaphysics of material objects. Editor(s): Kim, Jaegwon; Korman, Daniel Z.; Sosa, Ernest. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 736 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 736
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444331028
- ISBN
- 9781444331028
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 40.99
€ 41.99
€ 40.99
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198719656
- ISBN
- 9780198719656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.34
€ 120.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA; PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 32. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173177
- ISBN
- 9780691173177
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.36
€ 30.99
€ 22.36
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Tarcher
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874777987
- ISBN
- 9780874777987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.12
€ 19.99
€ 18.12