Biological Classification: A Philosophical Introduction (Richards Richard A.)(Paperback)

Biological Classification: A Philosophical Introduction (Richards Richard A.)(Paperback)

Modern biological classification is based on the system developed by Linnaeus, and interpreted by Darwin as representing the tree of life. But despite its widespread acceptance, the evolutionary interpretation has some problems and limitations. This comprehensive book provides a single resource for

The Linguistic Turn: Essays in Philosophical Method (Rorty Richard M.)(Paperback)

The Linguistic Turn provides a rich and representative introduction to the entire historical and doctrinal range of the linguistic philosophy movement. In two retrospective essays titled 'Ten Years After' and 'Twenty-Five Years After,' Rorty shows how his book was shaped by the time in which it was

Philosophical Writing: An Introduction (Martinich A. P.)(Paperback)

Philosophical Writing: An Introduction, 4th Edition, features numerous updates and revisions to A. P. Martinich's best-selling text that instructs beginning philosophy students on how to craft a well-written philosophical essay. Features an entirely new chapter on how to read a philosophical

An Introduction to Philosophical Logic (Grayling Anthony C.)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Philosophical Logic has been a popular mainstay among students taking courses in philosophical logic and the philosophy of language since it was first published in

Cladistics: A Guide to Biological Classification (Williams David M.)(Paperback)

This new edition of a foundational text presents a contemporary review of cladistics, as applied to biological classification. It provides a comprehensive account of the past fifty years of discussion on the relationship between classification, phylogeny and evolution. It covers cladistics in the

Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Raine Adrian)(Paperback)

Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences (Franklin Kirsten)(Paperback)

Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Global Edition (Timberlake Karen)(Paperback / softback)

Introduction to Logic (Gensler Harry J.)(Paperback)

Introduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include: simpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for

Archaeological Science: An Introduction (Richards Michael P.)(Paperback)

This book provides an up to date introduction to the exciting, but complex, new scientific methodologies that are increasingly used in archaeological study. Written by an international team of specialists, it provides clear and engaging overviews of a wide array of approaches, including DNA and

Mind - A Historical and Philosophical Introduction to the Major Theories (Kukla Andre)(Paperback / softback)

Hegel's Epistemology - A Philosophical Introduction to the Phenomenology of Spirit (Westphal Kenneth R.)(Paperback / softback)

On Philosophy and Philosophers: Unpublished Papers, 1960-2000 (Rorty Richard)(Paperback)

On Philosophy and Philosophers is a volume of unpublished philosophical papers by Richard Rorty, a central figure in late-twentieth century intellectual debates and a primary force behind the resurgence of American pragmatism. The first collection of new work to appear since his death in 2007,

Existentialism (Wartenberg Thomas E.)(Paperback)

A lively introduction to this celebrated philosophical tradition. Existentialism pervades modern culture, yet if you ask most people what it means, they won't be able to tell you. In this lively and topical introduction, Wartenberg reveals a vibrant mode of philosophical inquiry that addresses

Materialism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

A brilliant introduction to the philosophical concept of materialism and its relevance to contemporary science and culture In this eye-opening, intellectually stimulating appreciation of a fascinating school of philosophy, Terry Eagleton makes a powerful argument that materialism is at the center

An Introduction to International Relations (Devetak Richard)(Paperback)

An Introduction to International Relations is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theories, developments and debates that shape the dynamic discipline of international relations and contemporary world politics. Bringing together an expert author team comprising leading academics from

Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction (Bradford Richard)(Paperback)

Philosophy and Social Hope (Rorty Richard)(Paperback)

Richard Rorty is one of the most provocative figures in recent philosophical, literary and cultural debate. This collection brings together those of his writings aimed at a wider audience, many published in book form for the first time. In these eloquent essays, articles and lectures, Rorty gives a

Medieval Philosophy: An Historical and Philosophical Introduction (Marenbon John)(Paperback)

This new introduction replaces Marenbon's best-selling editions Early Medieval Philosophy (1983) and Later Medieval Philosophy (1987) to present a single authoritative and comprehensive study of the period. It gives a lucid and engaging account of the history of philosophy in the Middle Ages,

Genomics: A Very Short Introduction (Archibald John M.)(Paperback)

Genomics has transformed the biological sciences. From epidemiology and medicine to evolution and forensics, the ability to determine an organism's complete genetic makeup has changed the way science is done and the questions that can be asked of it. Its most celebrated achievement was the Human

The Dialectical Biologist (Levins Richard)(Paperback)

Scientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realize it or not, scientists always choose sides. The Dialectical Biologist explores this political nature of scientific inquiry, advancing its argument within the framework of

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition (Saferstein Richard)(Paperback / softback)

What Fanon Said - A Philosophical Introduction to His Life and Thought (Gordon Lewis R.)(Paperback / softback)

*A concise introduction to Fanon's thought that contextualises it within the world of

Phenomenology in France: A Philosophical and Theological Introduction (Delay Steven)(Paperback)

This book is an introduction to French phenomenology in the post-1945 period. While many of phenomenology's greatest thinkers--Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty--wrote before this period, Steven DeLay introduces and assesses the creative and important turn phenomenology took after these