Philosophy for Beginners (Osborne Richard)(Paperback)

Art Theory for Beginners (Osborne Richard)(Paperback)

Philosophy for Beginners (Osborne Richard)(Paperback)

Why does philosophy give some people a headache, others a real buzz, and yet others a feeling that it is subversive and dangerous? Why do a lot of people think philosophy is totally irrelevant? What is philosophy anyway?The ABCs of philosophy easy to understand but never simplistic.Beginning with

Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners (Guttenplan Samuel)(Paperback)

A key introductory philosophy textbook, making use of an innovative, interactive technique for reading philosophical texts Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners, Second Edition, provides a unique approach to reading philosophy, requiring students to engage with material as

Eastern Philosophy for Beginners (Powell Jim)(Paperback)

The spiritual rewards and intellectual challenges of Eastern Philosophy are revealed in this visually stunning book, illustrated by Joe Lee and with 19th Century engravings.Eastern Philosophy is not an intellectual pursuit, but one that involves one s entire being. Much of it is so deeply entwined

Philosophy: Key Themes (Baggini J.)(Paperback)

Philosophy: Key Themes is a beginner's guide to understanding and critiquing philosophical arguments. Each chapter introduces one of the major themes in philosophy. Baggini's approach combines explanation with summary while encouraging the reader to question the arguments and positions

Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature (Rorty Richard)(Paperback)

On Philosophy and Philosophers: Unpublished Papers, 1960-2000 (Rorty Richard)(Paperback)

On Philosophy and Philosophers is a volume of unpublished philosophical papers by Richard Rorty, a central figure in late-twentieth century intellectual debates and a primary force behind the resurgence of American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,

Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide (Ravenscroft Ian)(Paperback)

Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the philosophy of mind. Topics discussed include dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, functionalism, the computational theory of

An Introduction to Formal Logic: Second Edition (Epstein Richard L.)(Paperback)

- Intended for a course for students in philosophy, mathematics, linguistics, or computer science, and excellent for self-study. - Motivation is given for each formal concept and each step in building a formal logic in terms of formalizing reasoning. Summaries are given at important junctures in

Presocratic Philosophy (Osborne Catherine)(Paperback)

Generations of philosophers, both ancient and modern, have traced their inspiration back to the Presocratics. Part of the fascination stems from the fact that little of what they wrote survives. Here Osborne invites her readers to dip their toes into the fragmentary remains of thinkers from Thales

Political Philosophy: A Beginners' Guide for Students and Politicians (Swift Adam)(Paperback)

Politicians invoke grand ideas: social justice, democracy, community, liberty, equality. But what do these ideas really mean? How can politicians across the political spectrum appeal to the same values? This fourth edition of Adam Swift's highly readable introduction to political philosophy answers

Abstract Expressionism for Beginners (Klin Richard)(Paperback)

Abstract Expressionism was the defining movement in American art during the years following World War II, making New York City the center of the international art scene. But what the heck did it mean The drips, the spills, the splashes, the blotches of color, the wild spontaneous energy signifying

Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide (Feser Edward)(Paperback)

In this lively and entertaining introduction to the philosophy of mind, Edward Feser explores the questions central to the discipline; such as 'do computers think', and 'what is consciousness'; and gives an account of all the most important and significant attempts that have been made to answer

Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice (Sabin Thea)(Paperback)

Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom to build a new faith, Wicca for Beginners provides

Creative Visualization for Beginners (Webster Richard)(Paperback)

You have the ability to visualize success and manifest each one of your hopes and dreams. A natural capacity of the human mind, creative visualization helps millions of people achieve their goals. Creative visualization will empower you to make positive, lasting changes in your own life

Boogie for Beginners (Runswick Daryl)(Paperback)

Charcoal: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner (Rochester Richard)(Paperback)

Charcoal drawing is timeless, stylish, atmospheric and arresting. In this easy-to-follow beginner's guide, readers are taken on a journey to explore the rich potential of monochrome using the medium of charcoal. Inexpensive and easy to source, charcoal is perfect for the beginner artist. To

Philosophy Before Socrates - An Introduction with Texts and Commentary (McKirahan Richard D.)(Paperback / softback)

Tamil for Beginners: Read & Write! (Malarvizhi)(Paperback)

Bannockburn for Beginners (McOwan Rennie)(Paperback / softback)

Basic Harp for Beginners (Laurie Riley)(Paperback)

The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction (Bailey Richard)(Paperback)

The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction encourages the reader to actively engage with the philosophy of education and the carefully selected contributors bring the philosophy of education to life for the reader. Each chapter: focuses on a particular area of debate and explains the main

Saint Andrew for Beginners (McOwan Rennie)(Paperback / softback)

StarFinder for Beginners (Aderin-Pocock Maggie)(Paperback / softback)