Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained (McGinn Colin)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained (McGinn Colin)(Paperback)

An introduction to philosophy of language through systematic and accessible explanations of ten classic texts by such thinkers as Frege, Kripke, Russell, and Putnam.Many beginning students in philosophy of language find themselves grappling with dense and difficult texts not easily understood by

Philosophy of Language (Szab Zoltn Gendler)(Paperback)

This unique textbook introduces linguists to key issues in the philosophy of language. Accessible to students who have taken only a single course in linguistics, yet sophisticated enough to be used at the graduate level, the book provides an overview of the central issues in philosophy of language,

Philosophy of Language (Soames Scott)(Paperback)

A masterful overview of the philosophy of language from one of its most important thinkers In this book one of the world's foremost philosophers of language presents his unifying vision of the field-its principal achievements, its most pressing current questions, and its most promising future

A Marxist Philosophy of Language (Lecercle Jean-Jacques)(Paperback)

The construction of a Marxist theory of language as a social, material and political phenomenon

How Philosophy Works - The concepts visually explained (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Philosophy of Language - A Contemporary Introduction (Lycan William G)(Paperback / softback)

Now in its third edition, Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction introduces students to the main issues and theories in twenty-first-century philosophy of language, focusing specifically on linguistic phenomena. Author William G. Lycan structures the book into four general parts. Part

Puzzle of Ethics (Vardy Peter)(Paperback / softback)

A guide to the complex subject of ethics explained in clear and entertaining language. This new edition is fully revised 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

Modern FORTRAN Explained: Incorporating FORTRAN 2018 (Metcalf Michael)(Paperback)

Fortran marches on, remaining one of the principal programming languages used in high-performance scientific, numerical, and engineering computing. A series of significant revisions to the standard versions of the language have progressively enhanced its capabilities, and the latest standard -

After Debussy: Music, Language, and the Margins of Philosophy (Johnson Julian)(Pevná vazba)

Classical music shows a close relationship to language, and both musicology and philosophy have tended to approach music from that angle, exploring it in terms of expression, representation, and discourse. This book turns that idea on its head. Focusing on the music of Debussy and its legacy in the

The Everlasting Man, St. Francis of Assisi... (Chesterton G. K.)(Paperback)

This volume contains three of Chesterton's greatest classics on Catholic philosophy and spirituality. It includes The Everlasting Man, possibly his greatest work, which gives an Incarnational view of world history, and two of the finest biographies written of St. Thomas and St

Mind, Language and Society: Philosophy in the Real World (Searle John R.)(Paperback)

Picturing Quantum Processes (Coecke Bob)(Pevná vazba)

The unique features of the quantum world are explained in this book through the language of diagrams, setting out an innovative visual method for presenting complex theories. Requiring only basic mathematical literacy, this book employs a unique formalism that builds an intuitive understanding of

Teaching Classics with Technology (Natoli Bartolo)(Paperback)

The impact of ICT on the teaching of classical languages, literature and culture has not until now been extensively described and evaluated. Nevertheless, educational technology has made a huge difference to the ways in which Classics is taught at junior, senior and college level. The book brings

The Future of War (Grayling Colin S.)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Language: The Key Thinkers (Lee Barry)(Paperback)

Playing a key role in our lives, as a vehicle for our thoughts and a powerful medium of communication, language is at the centre of philosophical investigation. The fifteen specially commissioned essays in this book introduce and explore the ideas of major philosophers who have shaped philosophical

Deleuze and the Animal (Gardner Colin)(Paperback)

The first volume to address the animal in Deleuze's work, looking at philosophy, aesthetics and ethics Becoming-animal is a key concept for Deleuze and Guattari; the ambiguous idea of the animal as human and nonhuman life infiltrates all of Deleuze's work. These 16 essays apply Deleuze's work to

The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism (McGinn Bernard)(Paperback)

This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century

Think About It! Philosophy for Kids - Key Ideas Clearly Explained (Woolf Alex)(Paperback / softback)

The Philosophy of Civilization (Schweitzer Albert)(Paperback)

Albert Schweitzer's social and ethical philosophy is best expressed in The Philosophy of Civilization. Not widely available in recent years, this edition will give contemporary readers the opportunity to discover his prophetic thought. In Book I, The Decay and Restoration of Civilization,

The Branch Lines of Hampshire (Maggs Colin)(Paperback)

The Works of Samuel Palmer (Harrison Colin)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Mind (Jaworski William)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems and the various solutions to them. It provides a detailed yet balanced overview of the entire field that enables readers to jump immediately into current debates. Treats

An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Bird Colin)(Paperback)

Introduces readers to central concepts and debates in political philosophy using real-life examples. Clearly written, thematically structured, and containing several new chapters, this fully updated second edition explores topics including economic inequality, justice, immigration, climate change,