Philosophy of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Gorham Geoffrey)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Gorham Geoffrey)(Paperback)

So the world didn't end on 10 September 2008: but maybe it got you thinking... The world didn't end on 10 September 2008, but the possibility may have got you thinking: was it worth the risk? What is the point of science actually? Geoffrey Gorham considers these questions and explores the social

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

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

Forensic Science: A Beginner's Guide (Siegel Jay)(Paperback)

In the wake of the phenomenal success of crime shows like CSI, forensic science has never been so popular. The obsessive attention that Grissom and his crew afford seemingly insignificant details, such as particles of dirt in a bullet wound and the presence of pollen in tyre tracks, have left

Philosophy of Science: The Link Between Science and Philosophy (Frank Philipp)(Paperback)

A distinguished mathematician traces the history of science, illustrating philosophy's ongoing role, explaining technology's erosion of the rapport between the two fields, and offering suggestions for their reunion. 1962

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

Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience - A Beginner's Guide (Gage Nicole M. (Associate Researcher Department of Cognitive Sciences University of California Irvine USA))(Paperback / softback)

Introducing Logic: A Graphic Guide (Cryan Dan)(Paperback)

Logic is the backbone of Western civilization, holding together its systems of philosophy, science and law. Yet despite logic's widely acknowledged importance, it remains an unbroken seal for many, due to its heavy use of jargon and mathematical symbolism. This book follows the historical

Reductionism: A Beginner's Guide (Rae Alastair)(Paperback)

An unparalleled introduction to how the science of the small explains the biggest phenomena of life From the atom to our societies, this is an unparalleled introduction to how the science of the small explains the biggest phenomena of life. Ever since the ancient Greeks conceived of the atom,

Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology (Allhoff Fritz)(Paperback)

By combining excerpts from key historical writings with commentary by experts, Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science from ancient to modern times. Provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science, from antiquity

Python for Data Science: The Ultimate Beginners' Guide to Learning Python Data Science Step by Step (Williams Ethan)(Paperback)

History of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Johnston Sean F.)(Paperback)

From magic to the Enlightenment; Darwinism to nuclear weapons Weaving together intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of this evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and new developments are

Marxism and the Philosophy of Science - A Critical History (Sheehan Helena)(Paperback / softback)

A masterful survey of the history of Marxist philosophy of science Sheehan retraces the development of a Marxist philosophy of science through detailed and highly readable accounts of the debates that shaped it. Skilfully deploying a large cast of characters, Sheehan shows how Marx and Engel's

The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science (Humphreys Paul)(Paperback)

This handbook provides both an overview of state-of-the-art scholarship in philosophy of science, as well as a guide to new directions in the discipline. Section I contains broad overviews of the main lines of research and the state of established knowledge in six principal areas of the discipline,

The Science of Sport: Sprinting (Platt Geoffrey K.)(Paperback)

'The Science of Sport: Sprinting 'examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the expertise of some of the world's leading coaches and sport science professionals, the book presents a

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 of Sport: Key Questions (Ryall Emily)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Sport: Key Questions provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the philosophy of sport. Each chapter is framed by a question that explores the main issues, ideas and literature in the field ranging from questions about the nature and value of sport, the sporting body,

New Directions in the Philosophy of Social Science (Little Daniel)(Paperback)

Philosophy matters for the social sciences. Our world faces ever more complex and hazardous problems and, social science ontology and methods need to be adequate to the changing nature of the social realm. Imagination and new ways of thinking are crucial to the social sciences. Based on Daniel

Nature of Money: New Directions in Political Economy (Ingham Geoffrey)(Paperback)

In this important new book, Geoffrey Ingham draws on neglected traditions in the social sciences to develop a theory of the 'social relation' of money. Genuinely multidisciplinary approach, based on a thorough knowledge of theories of money in the social sciences An original development of the

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

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Fraser's Hill & the Highlands of Peninsular Malaysia (Davison Geoffrey)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction (Rosenberg Alex)(Paperback)

Any serious student attempting to better understand the nature, methods and justification of science will value Alex Rosenberg's updated and substantially revised Third Edition of Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction. Weaving together lucid explanations and clear analyses, the volume

The Idea of Hegel's Science of Logic (Rosen Stanley)(Paperback)

Although Hegel considered Science of Logic essential to his philosophy, it has received scant commentary compared with the other three books he published in his lifetime. Here philosopher Stanley Rosen rescues the Science of Logic from obscurity, arguing that its neglect is responsible for

Hydroponics: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Hydroponic Garden (Gordon Tom)(Paperback)

If you want to master the art and science of creating your own amazing garden using hydroponics, even if you don't have a backyard, then keep reading...Do you love gardening, but feel you don't have the green thumbs necessary to cultivate healthy plants? Would you like to grow your own vegetables,