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Physics & ontology
Hardback. When a doctor tells you there's a one percent chance that an operation will result in your death, or a scientist claims that his theory is probably true, what exactly does that mean? Understanding probability is clearly very important, if we are to make good theoretical and practical choices. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; PBB; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745652566
- ISBN
- 9780745652566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Paperback. Offers a theory that grounds philosophical difficulty in the natural structure of the human mind. The book contains metaphilosophical discussions of reason and truth, as well as treatments of central topics in philosophy - consciousness, the self, meaning, free will, the a priori and knowledge. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 9. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557864758
- ISBN
- 9781557864758
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Condition: New
€ 46.30
€ 46.30
Paperback. An English translation of a major work by the great Neoplatonist philosopher, whose commentary greatly influenced later medieval and Renaissance thought. It comprises a full account of Proclus's own metaphysical system, disguised in the form of commentary. Translator(s): Morrow, Glenn R.; Dillon, John M. Num Pages: 664 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 42. Weight in Grams: 999.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691020891
- ISBN
- 9780691020891
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Condition: New
€ 91.92€ 70.47
€ 91.92
€ 70.47
paperback. This book develops a new political economy, enabling us to see, understand and advocate a diverse economy beyond capitalism and socialism. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HPJ; JHB; KCA; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781316509388
- ISBN
- 9781316509388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 27.75
€ 46.99
€ 27.75
paperback. This edition of Prolegomena includes Kant's letter of February 1772 to Marcus Herz, a momentous document in which Kant relates the progress of his thinking and announces that he is now ready to present a critique of pure reason. Translator(s): Ellington, James W. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Hacket Pub.
- Number of pages
- 140
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872205932
- ISBN
- 9780872205932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Hardcover. * Up-to-date and beautfifully written, Properties is the most comprehensive introduction to this important area of metaphysics * Writing with verve and clarity, Edwards explains difficult philosophical concepts in a straightforward manner. Series: Polity Key Concepts in Philosophy. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745661742
- ISBN
- 9780745661742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.77
€ 65.77
Paperback. * Up-to-date and beautfifully written, Properties is the most comprehensive introduction to this important area of metaphysics * Writing with verve and clarity, Edwards explains difficult philosophical concepts in a straightforward manner. Series: Polity Key Concepts in Philosophy. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745661759
- ISBN
- 9780745661759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.54
€ 24.54
Paperback. Rene Guenon is a major figure for anyone who recognises a need to rediscover the spiritual roots from which Western society has become so comprehensively alienated. Immersing himself in the search for spiritual truth, he chose Islam as the vehicle for his spiritual life. Num Pages: 343 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 55. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 343
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845192518
- ISBN
- 9781845192518
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.66
€ 46.99
€ 41.66
Hardcover. Trenton Merricks presents an original argument for the existence of propositions, and defends an account of their nature. He draws a variety of controversial conclusions, for instance about supervaluationism, the nature of possible worlds, truths about non-existent entities, and whether and how logical consequence depends on modal facts. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CFA; HPJ; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198732563
- ISBN
- 9780198732563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.19
€ 108.19
Paperback. Pseudo-Dionysius was, after Aristotle, the author whom Thomas Aquinas quoted most frequently. This work investigates the pervasive influence of Pseudo-Dionysius, yet the profound originality of Aquinas. Central themes discussed include knowledge of the absolute, existence as the first and most universal perfection, diffusion of creation, and more. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268037246
- ISBN
- 9780268037246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.60
€ 46.99
€ 41.60
Hardback. This volume combines articles on the ethics, epistemology and ontology of Plato and the influence of his thinking on Aristotle and beyond. Editor(s): Cairns, Douglas; Herrmann, Fritz-Gregor; Penner, Terry. Series: Edinburgh Leventis Studies. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748628117
- ISBN
- 9780748628117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.87€ 162.01
€ 170.87
€ 162.01
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPC; HPJ; HPK; HPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624663659
- ISBN
- 9781624663659
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.99
€ 20.99
€ 16.99
Paperback. Metaphysicians should pay attention to quantum mechanics-not because it provides definitive answers to many metaphysical questions, but because it reshapes standard metaphysical debates and opens up unforeseen new possibilities. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190469818
- ISBN
- 9780190469818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.15
€ 74.15
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 28 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA; PGK; PHM; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231179607
- ISBN
- 9780231179607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.12
€ 40.99
€ 29.12
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive study of the emerging French philosopher Quentin Meillassoux. This volume covers materials that have not been published at the time of the first edition. It also features several fresh articles by Meillassoux. Series: Speculative Realism. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748693450
- ISBN
- 9780748693450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.72
€ 33.99
€ 28.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847676002
- ISBN
- 9780847676002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.16
€ 66.16
Paperback. * A student-friendly collection of key contemporary texts in metaphysics. * Each text is followed by a detailed commentary, setting it in context. * Includes questions designed to help readers think hard about what the author is saying and why, to think of objections, and to formulate his or her own views. Editor(s): Beebee, Helen; Dodd, Julian. Series: Reading Philosophy. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405123679
- ISBN
- 9781405123679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.34
€ 38.34
Hardback. Suitable for scholars and students new to Hegelian philosophy, this book presents an interpretation and exposition of Hegel's "Phenomenology of Spirit". Num Pages: 303 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823213542
- ISBN
- 9780823213542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.21
€ 101.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415872126
- ISBN
- 9780415872126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.15
€ 64.15
Paperback. Argues for a thoroughgoing realism about the common-sense and scientific physical world, and for a correspondence notion of truth. Furthermore, he argues that, contrary to received opinion, the metaphysical question of realism is distinct from, and prior to, any semantic question about truth. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691011875
- ISBN
- 9780691011875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.81€ 50.39
€ 64.81
€ 50.39