Bioshock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book (Cuddy Luke)(Paperback)

Bioshock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book (Cuddy Luke)(Paperback)

Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically

Beyond the Sea: Navigating Bioshock (Parker Felan)(Paperback)

The Bioshock series looms large in the industry and culture of video games for its ambitious incorporation of high-minded philosophical questions and retro-futuristic aesthetics into the ultraviolent first-person shooter genre. Beyond the Sea marks ten years since the release of the original game

Big Activity Book for Anxious People (Reid Jordan)(Paperback / softback)

Feeling anxious? Who isn't! Your most irrational (and sometimes rational) fears are hilarious fodder for this sharp and relatable activity

Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing (Irwin William)(Paperback)

How is Jerry like Socrates? Is it rational for George to 'do the opposite?' Would Simone de Beauvoir say that Elaine is a feminist? Is Kramer stuck in Kierkegaard's aesthetic stage? Seinfeld and Philosophy is both an enlightening look at the most popular sitcom of the decade and an entertaining

The Greeks and the Irrational (Dodds Eric R.)(Paperback)

In this philosophy classic, which was first published in 1951, E. R. Dodds takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, Dodds asks, 'Why should we attribute to the ancient Greeks an immunity from

Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation (Ellul Jacques)(Paperback)

There has never been a book provoking more delirium, foolishness and irrational movements, without any relationship to Jesus Christ [than the Book of Revelation]. - Jacques Ellul, Introduction Known for his trenchant critique of modernity and of those Christians who celebrate their captivity to it,

Philosophy of Psychology: An Introduction (Miyazono Kengo)(Paperback)

Are we rational creatures? Do we have free will? Can we ever know ourselves? These and other fundamental questions have been discussed by philosophers over millennia. But recent empirical findings in psychology and neuroscience suggest we should reconsider them. This textbook provides an engrossing

A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy (Chan Wing-Tsit)(Paperback)

A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy is a milestone along the complex and difficult road to significant understanding by Westerners of the Asian peoples and a monumental contribution to the cause of philosophy. It is the first anthology of Chinese philosophy to cover its entire historical

Games and Decisions: Introduction and Critical Survey (Luce R. Duncan)(Paperback)

Superb non-technical introduction to game theory, primarily applied to social sciences. Clear, comprehensive coverage of utility theory, 2-person zero-sum games, 2-person non-zero-sum games, n-person games, individual and group decision-making, more

The Well-Played Game: A Player's Philosophy (De Koven Bernard)(Pevná vazba)

The return of the classic book on games and play that illuminates the relationship between the well-played game and the well-lived life. In The Well-Played Game, games guru Bernard De Koven explores the interaction of play and games, offering players--as well as game designers, educators, and

Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy (Maehle Gregor)(Paperback)

Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy is the first book of its kind, presenting a comprehensive guide to all eight limbs of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Join author Gregor Maehle, a seasoned yogi and compassionate teacher, as he guides you through the history and lineage of yoga; the fundamentals of

Contemporary Cinema and the Philosophy of Iris Murdoch (Bolton Lucy)(Paperback)

Opens a dialogue between contemporary film and Iris Murdoch's thinking on art, goodness and existentialism Iris Murdoch was not only one of post-war Britain's most celebrated and prolific novelists - she was also an influential philosopher, whose work was concerned with the question of the good and

The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Paperback)

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners

Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book - Official Colouring Book (Bluey)(Paperback / softback)

Introducing the Ancient Greeks: From Bronze Age Seafarers to Navigators of the Western Mind (Hall Edith)(Paperback)

The ancient Greeks invented democracy, theater, rational science, and philosophy. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. Yet this accomplished people never formed a single unified social or political identity. In Introducing the Ancient Greeks, acclaimed classics scholar Edith Hall

Continental Philosophy: An Introduction (West David)(Paperback)

This book is a fully updated and expanded new edition of An Introduction to Continental Philosophy, first published in 1996. It provides a clear, concise and readable introduction to philosophy in the continental tradition. It is a wide-ranging and reliable guide to the work of such major figures

Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, and Magic: Empedocles and Pythagorean Tradition (Kingsley Peter)(Paperback)

This is the first book to analyze systematically crucial aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery, religion, and magic. The author brings to light recently uncovered evidence about ancient Pythagoreanism and its influence on Plato, and reconstructs the fascinating

Hegel's Practical Philosophy (Pippin Robert B.)(Paperback)

This fresh and original book argues that the central questions in Hegel's practical philosophy are the central questions in modern accounts of freedom: What is freedom, or what would it be to act freely? Is it possible so to act? And how important is leading a free life? Robert Pippin argues that

Gilles Deleuze's Philosophy of Time: A Critical Introduction and Guide (Williams James)(Paperback)

This book provides an overall interpretation of Deleuze's philosophy alongside a critical introduction to one of the most important unifying ideas in his work: the construction of new and important philosophies of

Disagreement: Politics and Philosophy (Ranciere Jacques)(Paperback)

'Is there any such thing as political philosophy?' So begins this provocative book by one of the foremost figures in Continental thought. Here, Jacques Ranci re brings a new and highly useful set of terms to the vexed debate about political effectiveness and 'the end of politics.' What precisely is

The radicalism of ethnomethodology: An assessment of sources and principles (Hammersley Martyn)(Paperback)

This book offers a well-informed and timely appraisal of the rationale for ethnomethodology and conversation analysis. It examines some of the influences that have shaped work of this kind, and its relationship to mainstream social

Boilers and Burners: Design and Theory (Basu Prabir)(Paperback)

A joint effort of three continents, this book is about rational utilization of the fossil fuels for generation of heat or power. It provides a synthesis of two scientific traditions: the high-performance, but often proprietary, Western designs, and the elaborate national standards based on less

The Design Philosophy Reader (Willis Anne-Marie)(Paperback)

What is design philosophy and why is it needed? This important book explains the discipline's recent emergence, the key questions which dominate it, and its potential to fundamentally change the way we practice and think about design.The reader comprises eight thematic sections, each featuring a

Ancient Philosophy: A Companion to the Core Readings (Stumpf Andrew)(Paperback)

A guide to the most important and influential works of ancient Greek philosophy. The book begins with mythology and the pre-Socratics, then proceeds to examine a number of the most important works from Plato and Aristotle, including Euthyphro, Meno, Republic the Categories, the Physics and the