Philosophers Explore the Matrix (Grau Christopher)(Paperback)

Philosophers Explore the Matrix (Grau Christopher)(Paperback)

The Matrix trilogy is unique among recent popular films in that it is constructed around important philosophical questions--classic questions which have fascinated philosophers and other thinkers for thousands of years. Editor Christopher Grau here presents a collection of new, intriguing essays

Still (Meredith Christopher)(Paperback)

Many though not all of the poems in Christopher Meredith's collection, Still, explore the web of meanings in the word 'still'. They meditate on the paradoxes of stillness and motion, on the capacity of memory and imagination to hold life apparently still and the struggle in art to achieve the power

The Metapsychology of Christopher Bollas: An Introduction (Nettleton Sarah)(Paperback)

The Metapsychology of Christopher Bollas: An Introduction explores Bollas's extraordinarily wide contribution to contemporary psychoanalysis. The book aims to introduce and explain the fundamentals of Bollas's theory of the mind in a systematic way, addressing many of the questions that commonly

Leaving the 20th Century: The Incomplete Work of the Situationist International (Gray Christopher)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Philosophical Methods (Daly Christopher)(Paperback)

Surveys the various methods that philosophers use to support their views. It introduces and illustrates the methodological considerations that are involved in current philosophical debates. Where there is controversy, it presents the case for each side, but highlights where the key difficulties

Schopenhauer: A Very Short Introduction (Janaway Christopher)(Paperback)

Schopenhauer is considered to be the most readable of German philosophers. This book gives a succinct explanation of his metaphysical system, concentrating on the original aspects of his thought, which inspired many artists and thinkers including Nietzsche, Wagner, Freud, and Wittgenstein

States of Mind - Experiences at the Edge of Consciousness - An Anthology(Paperback / softback)

100+ writers, artists, philosophers and scientists explore the nature of

Philosophers on Film from Bergson to Badiou: A Critical Reader (Want Christopher)(Paperback)

Philosophers on Film from Bergson to Badiou is an anthology of writings on cinema and film by many of the major thinkers in continental philosophy. The book presents a selection of fundamental texts, each accompanied by an introduction and exposition by the editor, Christopher Kul-Want, that places

Philosophy and Terry Pratchett (Held J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy and Terry Pratchett is the first attempt by philosophers to explore themes in Sir Terry Pratchett's writings. It will appeal to both specialists and fans of Pratchett with serious essays written in a manner accessible to anyone who enjoys, or is curious about, Pratchett's

On Cosmopolitanism and Forgiveness (Derrida Jacques)(Paperback)

One of the world's most famous philosophers, Jacques Derrida, explores difficult questions in this important and engaging book. Is it still possible to uphold international hospitality and justice in the face of increasing nationalism and civil strife in so many countries? Drawing on examples of

The Living Classroom (Bache Christopher M.)(Paperback)

This pioneering work in teaching and transpersonal psychology explores the dynamics of collective consciousness in the classroom. Combining scientific research with personal accounts collected over thirty years, Christopher M. Bache examines the subtle influences that radiate invisibly around

Natural Remedies for Inflammation (Vasey Christopher)(Paperback)

An illustrated guide to natural relief from chronic inflammation - Explores the use of 18 anti-inflammatory herbs, such as bay laurel, basil, turmeric, and devil's claw, as well as 15 other natural substances, such as propolis and fish oil - Examines which natural remedy is best for many common

Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress (Ryan Christopher)(Paperback)

The New York Times bestselling coauthor of Sex at Dawn explores the ways in which 'progress' has perverted the way we live--how we eat, learn, feel, mate, parent, communicate, work, and die--in this 'engaging, extensively documented, well-organized, and thought-provoking' (Booklist) book. Most of

Meditations on the Trail: A Guidebook for Self-Discovery (Ives Christopher)(Paperback)

Discover how to explore and deepen your connection to nature with a rich array of do-anywhere meditations. Meditations on the Trail offers a rich array of do-anywhere meditations that will help you explore and deepen your connection to nature, and yourself, in new ways, making the most of your time

The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and Sophists (Waterfield Robin)(Paperback)

Aristotle said that philosophy begins with wonder, and the first Western philosophers developed theories of the world which express simultaneously their sense of wonder and their intuition that the world should be comprehensible. But their enterprise was by no means limited to thisproto-scientific

Deleuze and Anarchism (Gray Van Heerden Chantelle)(Paperback)

This collection of 13 essays addresses and explores Deleuze and Guattari's relationship to the notion of anarchism: in the diverse ways that they conceived of and referred to it throughout their work, and also more broadly in terms of the spirit of their philosophy and in their critique of

The Matrix (Clover Joshua)(Paperback)

The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowski sisters and produced by Joel Silver, was a true end-of-the-millennium movie, a statement of the American zeitgeist, and, as the original film in a blockbusting franchise, a prognosis for the future of big-budget Hollywood film-making. Starring Keanu

International Law and the Use of Force (Gray Christine)(Paperback)

This book explores the large and controversial subject of the use of force in international law. It examines not only the use of force by states but also the role of the UN in peacekeeping and enforcement action, and the increasing role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international

Imagery in the 21st Century (Grau Oliver)(Paperback)

Scholars from science, art, and humanities explore the meaning of our new image worlds and offer new strategies for visual analysis.We are surrounded by images as never before: on Flickr, Facebook, and YouTube; on thousands of television channels; in digital games and virtual worlds; in media art

The Philosopher's Plant: An Intellectual Herbarium (Marder Michael)(Paperback)

Despite their conceptual allergy to vegetal life, philosophers have used germination, growth, blossoming, fruition, reproduction, and decay as illustrations of abstract concepts; mentioned plants in passing as the natural backdrops for dialogues, letters, and other compositions; spun elaborate

Shoe Story - Van Gogh, the Philosophers and the West (Chamberlain Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

The Evidence (Priest Christopher)(Paperback)

The Father (Hampton Christopher)(Paperback)

The Mother (Hampton Christopher)(Paperback)