Branches: A Philosophy of Time, Event and Advent (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

Branches: A Philosophy of Time, Event and Advent (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

Despite being one of France's most enduring and popular philosophers, Branches is the first English translation of what has been identified as Michel Serres' key text on humanism. In attempting to reconcile humanity and nature, Serres examines how human history 'branches' off from its origin story

The Five Senses: A Philosophy of Mingled Bodies (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

The Birth of Physics (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

Michel Serres is one of the most influential living theorists in European philosophy. This volume makes available a work which has a foundational place in the development of chaos theory, representing a tour de force application of the principles underlying Serres' distinctive philosophy of

Variations on the Body (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

World-renowned philosopher, Michel Serres writes a text in praise of the body and movement, in praise of teachers of physical education, coaches, mountain guides, athletes, dancers, mimes, clowns, artisans, and artists. This work describes the variations, the admirable metamorphoses that the body

Hominescence (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

According to Michel Serres, a process of 'hominescence' has taken place throughout human history. Hominescence can be described as a type of adolescence; humanity in a state of growing, a state of constant change, on the threshold of something unpredictable. We are destined never to be the same

Genesis (Serres Michel)(Paperback)

This English translation of Michel Serres' 1982 book Gen se captures in lucid prose the startling breadth and depth of his thinking, as he probes the relations between order, disorder, knowledge, anxiety, and violence. Written in a unique blend of scientific discourse and lyrical outburst,

Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction (Mumford Stephen)(Paperback)

Metaphysics is traditionally one of the four main branches of philosophy, alongside ethics, logic and epistemology. It is an area that continues to attract and fascinate many people, even though it is generally thought to be highly complex and abstract. For some it is associated with the mystical

Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction (Nanay Bence)(Paperback)

Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste. It doesn't just consider traditional artistic experiences such as artworks in a museum or an opera performance, but also everyday experiences such as autumn leaves in the park, or even just the light of the

Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time (Maudlin Tim)(Paperback)

Philosophical foundations of the physics of space-time This concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. Tim

Being and Time (Heidegger Martin)(Paperback)

'Being and Time changed the course of philosophy.' --Richard Rorty, New York Times Book Review'Heidegger's masterwork.' --The Economist'What is the meaning of being?' This is the central question of Martin Heidegger's profoundly important work, in which the great philosopher seeks to explain the

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

Gnostic Philosophy: From Ancient Persia to Modern Times (Churton Tobias)(Paperback)

An extensive examination of the history of gnosticism and how its philosophy has influenced the Western esoteric tradition - Explains how the Gnostic understanding of self-realization is embodied in the esoteric traditions of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons - Explores how gnosticism continues to

Philosophy of Time: A Contemporary Introduction (Power Sean Enda)(Paperback)

As a growing area of research, the philosophy of time is increasingly relevant to different areas of philosophy and even other disciplines. This book describes and evaluates the most important debates in philosophy of time, under several subject areas: metaphysics, epistemology, physics, philosophy

Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy: Raiding the Temple of Wisdom (Cogburn Jon)(Paperback)

In Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy, for the first time, professional thinkers who are also role-playing veterans answer some of the deeper questions about D&D: why it's morally okay to play evil characters, what separates science from magic, and how it can be that the explosion of D&D is 'the

The Fundamentals of Event Design (Antchak Vladimir)(Paperback)

The Fundamentals of Event Design aims to rethink current approaches to event design and production. The textbook explores the relationship between event design and multiple visitor experiences, as well as interactivity, motivation, sensory stimuli and co-creative participation. Structured around

Animal Worlds: Film, Philosophy and Time (McMahon Laura)(Paperback)

The first sustained exploration of the relations between cinematic time and animal life Focusing on a recent wave of international art cinema, Animal Worlds offers the first sustained analysis of the relations between cinematic time and animal life. Through an aesthetic of extended duration, films

The Ending of Time: Where Philosophy and Physics Meet (Krishnamurti Jiddu)(Paperback)

The provocative and penetrating philosophical classic of science and spirituality--a discourse between the revered spiritual leader Krishnamurti and renowned physicist Dr. David Bohm, exploring the origin of human conflict and what we can do about the barriers that stand in the way of insight and

Postprint: Books and Becoming Computational (Hayles N. Katherine)(Paperback)

Since Gutenberg's time, every aspect of print has gradually changed. But the advent of computational media has exponentially increased the pace, transforming how books are composed, designed, edited, typeset, distributed, sold, and read. N. Katherine Hayles traces the emergence of what she

Event Streams in Action: Real-Time Event Systems with Kafka and Kinesis (Alexander Dean)(Paperback)

Summary Event Streams in Action is a foundational book introducing the ULP paradigm and presenting techniques to use it effectively in data-rich environments. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Many

In the Presence of Schopenhauer (Houellebecq Michel)(Paperback)

The work of Michel Houellebecq - one of the most widely read and controversial novelists of our time - is marked by the thought of Schopenhauer. When Houellebecq came across a copy of Schopenhauer's Aphorisms in a library in his mid-twenties, he was bowled over by it and he hunted down a copy of

Time and Space (Dainton Barry)(Paperback)

The first edition (2001) of this title quickly established itself on courses on the philosophy of time and space. This fully revised and expanded new edition sees the addition of chapters on Zeno's paradoxes, speculative contemporary developments in physics, and dynamic time, making the second

Fool and Other Moral Tales (Serre Anne)(Paperback / softback)

From the brilliant, sui generis Anne Serre - author of the celebrated Governesses - come three bewitching, thoroughly out-of-the-way

The Branch Lines of East Anglia: Harwich Branch (Wallis Andy T.)(Paperback)

The Manningtree to Harwich railway branch linked the Great Eastern Main line to the ports of Harwich and later Harwich Parkeston Quay. From the early days of the railways the management encourage boat train services to the continent. These peaked in the 1980s. This book is a journey along the line

Quaker Roots and Branches (Lampen John)(Paperback)

Quaker Roots and Branches explores what Quakers call their 'testimonies' - the interaction of inspiration, faith and action to bring change in the world. It looks at Quaker concerns around the sustainability of the planet, peace and war, punishment, and music and the arts in the past and today. It