Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (Audi Robert)(Paperback)

Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (Audi Robert)(Paperback)

Epistemology, or 'the theory of knowledge,' is concerned with how we know what we know, what justifies us in believing what we believe, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world and human experience. This comprehensive introduction to the field of epistemology

What Is Scientific Knowledge?: An Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology of Science (McCain Kevin)(Paperback)

What Is Scientific Knowledge? is a much-needed collection of introductory-level chapters on the epistemology of science. Renowned historians, philosophers, science educators, and cognitive scientists have authored 19 original contributions specifically for this volume. The chapters, accessible for

Epistemology: Contemporary Readings (Audi Robert)(Paperback)

This comprehensive anthology draws together classic and contemporary readings by leading philosophers on epistemology. Ideal for any philosophy student, it will prove essential reading for epistemology courses, and is designed to complement Robert Audi's textbook Epistemology: A Contemporary

Epistemology (Martin Robert M.)(Paperback)

How do you know what you know? Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Without knowledge, scientific enquiry is meaningless and we can't begin to analyse the world around us. What is knowledge? How do you know you are not dreaming? Should we trust our senses? Presuming no prior

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (O'Brien Dan)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge, 2nd Edition guides the reader through the key issues and debates in contemporary epistemology. Lucid, comprehensive and accessible, it is an ideal textbook for students who are new to the subject and for university undergraduates. The book is divided into

Film Theory: An Introduction (Stam Robert)(Paperback)

Providing a collection of some of the most provocative and influential writings of film theory in the past thirty years, this anthology aims to provide a polylogue among theorists, deprovincializing the subject. Film Theory multiplies the perspectives and positions, the situations and locations,

Crip Theory: Cultural Signs of Queerness and Disability (McRuer Robert)(Paperback)

Crip Theory attends to the contemporary cultures of disability and queerness that are coming out all over. Both disability studies and queer theory are centrally concerned with how bodies, pleasures, and identities are represented as 'normal' or as abject, but Crip Theory is the first book to

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

Managing Flow: A Process Theory of the Knowledge-Based Firm (Nonaka I.)(Paperback)

Presents an ultimate theory of knowledge-based management and organizational knowledge creation based on empirical research and an extensive literature review. It explores knowledge management as a global concept and is relevant to any company that wants to prosper and thrive in the global

Epistemology (Sosa Ernest)(Paperback)

One of the world's leading epistemologists provides a sophisticated, revisionist introduction to the subjectIn this concise book, one of the world's leading epistemologists provides a sophisticated, revisionist introduction to the problem of knowledge in Western philosophy. Modern and contemporary

Foundations of Deep Reinforcement Learning: Theory and Practice in Python (Graesser Laura)(Paperback)

The Contemporary Introduction to Deep Reinforcement Learning that Combines Theory and Practice Deep reinforcement learning (deep RL) combines deep learning and reinforcement learning, in which artificial agents learn to solve sequential decision-making problems. In the past decade deep RL has

Emotion-Focused Counselling in Action (Elliott Robert)(Paperback)

This is the definitive introduction to the theory and practice of emotion-focused counselling. Starting with an introduction to the main theory and concepts, it then guides you through the counselling phases from beginning to end. The final chapter extends your learning by examining different

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (Lemos Noah)(Paperback)

Now revised and containing three new chapters, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to epistemology, or the theory of knowledge. It discusses some of the main theories of justification, including foundationalism, coherentism, reliabilism, and virtue epistemology. Other topics

Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice (Murphy David)(Paperback)

A complete introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary counselling psychology An excellent resource for students at undergraduate or graduate level, Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice provides valuable insights into the key issues associated with theory and

Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction (Reiss Julian)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered.Throughout,

Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics (O'Brien Robert)(Paperback)

Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today's world economy, the extensively revised sixth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to lead the way in equipping students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced

Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime and Black Hole Thermodynamics (Wald Robert M.)(Paperback)

In this book, Robert Wald provides a coherent, pedagogical introduction to the formulation of quantum field theory in curved spacetime. He begins with a treatment of the ordinary one-dimensional quantum harmonic oscillator, progresses through the construction of quantum field theory in flat

Contemporary Photography and Theory: Concepts and Debates (Miller Sally)(Paperback)

Contemporary Photography and Theory offers an essential overview of some of the key critical debates in fine art photography today. Building on a foundational understanding of photography, it offers an in-depth discussion of five topic areas: identity, landscape and place, the politics of

The Special Theory of Relativity: Foundations, Theory, Verification, Applications (Christodoulides Costas)(Paperback)

Historical Introduction.- The Main Landmarks in the Development of the Special Theory of Relativity.- The Principle of Relativity of Galileo. Galileo's Invariance Hypothesis. The Law of Inertia. Inertial Frames of Reference Relativity.- R mer and the Speed of Light.- Newton's Laws of Motion

An Introduction to Proof Theory: Normalization, Cut-Elimination, and Consistency Proofs (Mancosu Paolo)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Proof Theory provides an accessible introduction to the theory of proofs, with details of proofs worked out and examples and exercises to aid the reader's understanding. It also serves as a companion to reading the original pathbreaking articles by Gerhard Gentzen. The firsthalf

An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers (Hardy G. H.)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by G. H. Hardy and E. M. Wright is found on the reading list of virtually all elementary number theory courses and is widely regarded as the primary and classic text in elementary number theory. Developed under the guidance of D. R. Heath-Brown, this Sixth

The Routledge Handbook of Attachment: Theory (Holmes Paul)(Paperback)

The Routledge Handbook of Attachment: Theory provides a broadly based introduction to attachment theory and associated areas, written in an accessible style by experts from around the world. The book covers the basic theories of attachment and discusses the similarities and differences of the two

Queer Theory: An Introduction (Jagose Annamarie)(Paperback)

The essential history of queer theory The reclamation of the term queer over the last several decades marked a shift in the study of sexuality from a focus on supposedly essential categories such as gay and lesbian, to more fluid notions of sexual identity. On the cutting-edge of this significant

What Is the History of Knowledge? (Burke Peter)(Paperback)

What is the history of knowledge? This engaging and accessible introduction explains what is distinctive about the new field of the history of knowledge (or, as some scholars say, 'knowledges in the plural') and how it differs from the history of science, intellectual history, the sociology of