Philosophy: The Basics (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

Philosophy: The Basics (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law, author of The Philosophy GymPhilosophy: The Basics gently eases the

Philosophy: Basic Readings (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

Nigel Warburton brings philosophy to life with an imaginative selection of philosophical writings on key topics. Philosophy: Basic Readings is the ideal introduction to some of the most accessible and thought-provoking pieces in philosophy, both contemporary and classic. The second edition of

A Little History of Philosophy (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

For readers of E. H. Gombrich's A Little History of the World, an equally irresistible volume that brings history's greatest philosophers to life Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the

The Art Question (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

Philosophy for AS and A2 (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

Philosophy for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses, structured directly around the specification of the AQA - the only exam board to offer these courses. Following a lively preface by Nigel Warburton, author of Philosophy: The Basics, a

Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

Voltaire's comment--'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it'--is frequently quoted by defenders of free speech. Yet it is rare to find someone prepared to defend all freedom of speech, especially if the views expressed are obnoxious or obviously false. So

Warburton's War (Spooner Tony)(Paperback)

Adrian Warburton (known to all as Warby) was one of the most highly decorated pilots of the war. Fearless in the air, he won fame in Malta for his invaluable photo reconnaissance work at Taranto, Sicily and North Africa, So invaluable that he was ordered NOT to make detours to shoot down enemy

The Consolation of Philosophy (Boethius)(Paperback)

One of the most influential books in the history of Western thought, The Consolation of Philosophy was written in a prison cell by a condemned man. Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c. 480-524) was a Roman scholar, theologian, philosopher, and statesman. Imprisoned by the Ostrogothic king

Public Relations: The Basics (Smith Ron)(Paperback)

Public Relations: The Basics is a highly readable introduction to one of the most exciting and fast-paced media industries. Both the practice and profession of public relations are explored and the focus is on those issues which will be most relevant to those new to the field: The four key

The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy (Patton Michael F.)(Paperback)

The most entertaining and engaging philosophy class you'll ever take In The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy, Michael F. Patton and Kevin Cannon introduce us to the grand tradition of examined living. With the wisecracking Heraclitus as our guide, we travel down the winding river of philosophy,

Ancient Philosophy: A Companion to the Core Readings (Stumpf Andrew)(Paperback)

A guide to the most important and influential works of ancient Greek philosophy. The book begins with mythology and the pre-Socratics, then proceeds to examine a number of the most important works from Plato and Aristotle, including Euthyphro, Meno, Republic the Categories, the Physics and the

Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy (Cottingham John)(Paperback)

Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy remains one of the most widely studied works of Western philosophy. This volume is a refreshed and updated edition of John Cottingham's bestselling 1996 edition, based on his translation in the acclaimed three-volume Cambridge edition of The Philosophical

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

Serial Killers: The World's Most Evil (Blundell Nigel)(Paperback)

On an internationally acknowledged Scale of Evil, these are the worlds worst serial killers. The qualifications for entry to this list of the vilest criminals of all time are a propensity for sadism, torture and murder without a shred of remorse.Using expert evidence, this book looks behind the

Melanie Klein: The Basics (Hinshelwood Robert D.)(Paperback)

Melanie Klein: The Basics provides an accessible and concise introduction to the life and work of Melanie Klein, whose discoveries advanced those of Freud and other analysts, deepening our insight into the unconscious domain of psychology in human beings. Klein began her work by developing a method

Close Reading: The Basics (Greenham David)(Paperback)

Close reading is the most essential skill that literature students continue to develop across the full length of their studies. This book is the ideal guide to the practice, providing a methodology that can be used for poetry, novels, drama, and beyond. Using classic works of literature, such as

Awakening Through Dreams: The Journey Through the Inner Landscape (Hamilton Nigel)(Paperback)

Most Western approaches to dreams are limited to a psychological paradigm. Building on Jung's work, which was heavily influenced by the transformative model of alchemy, a new multidimensional approach to the process of human transformation through dreams has been developed which recognizes the

Scientific Philosophy (Romero Gustavo E.)(Pevná vazba)

This textbook presents the basics of philosophy that are necessary for the student and researcher in science in order to better understand scientific work. The approach is not historical but formative: tools for semantical analysis, ontology of science, epistemology, and scientific ethics are

DAO de Jing (Laozi)(Paperback)

The Dao De Jing is one of the richest, most suggestive, and most popular works of philosophy and literature. Composed in China between the sixth and fourth centuries B.C., its enigmatic verses have inspired artists, philosophers, poets, religious thinkers, and general readers past and present. This

The Basics of Hoshin Kanri (Kesterson Randy K.)(Paperback)

The problem with most Hoshin Kanri books is that they describe a complex methodology that is overwhelming to most leaders and their organizations. The need to essentially change the culture of the entire organization to make Hoshin work isn t practical for most companies when first starting out

God and Philosophy (Gilson tienne)(Paperback)

In this classic work, the eminent Catholic philosopher tienne Gilson deals with one of the most important and perplexing metaphysical problems: the relation between our notion of God and demonstrations of his existence. Gilson examines Greek, Christian, and modern philosophy as well as the

Person-Centred Therapy: A Clinical Philosophy (Tudor Keith)(Paperback)

The person-centred approach is one of the most popular, enduring and respected approaches to psychotherapy and counselling. Person-Centred Therapy returns to its original formulations to define it as radically different from other self-oriented therapies.Keith Tudor and Mike Worrall draw on a

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Mill on Utilitarianism (Crisp Roger)(Paperback)

Mill was one of the most important British philosophers of the nineteenth century; his Utilitarianism is a pivotal work in ethical thought. This book, written specifically for students coming to Mill - and perhaps philosophy - for the first time, will be an ideal guide.Mill on Utilitarianism

Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind (Sellars Wilfrid)(Paperback)

The most important work by one of America's greatest twentieth-century philosophers, Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind is both the epitome of Wilfrid Sellars' entire philosophical system and a key document in the history of philosophy. First published in essay form in 1956, it helped bring