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paperback. Explains how ancient philosophy saved the author's life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. This title also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities - Socratic cafes, Stoic armies, Platonic sects, Sceptic summer camps - and even whole nations in their quest for the good life. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; MMJT1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 125 x 19. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Rider
Condition
New
SKU
9781846043215
ISBN
9781846043215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Paperback. The quickest way to learn about philosophy, from metaphysics to postmodernism. Series: In Minutes. Num Pages: 416 pages, 200 illustrations and diagrams. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 133 x 27. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Quercus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782066460
ISBN
9781782066460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Paperback. Addresses pain in many forms, including the pain inflicted by torture; the pain suffered in disease; and the pain of anxiety, grief and depression. The author examines the dual nature of pain: how we attempt to avoid it as much as possible in our daily lives and yet, conversely, obtain a thrill from seeking it. Translator(s): Irons, John. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 120 x 12. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861895417
ISBN
9781861895417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.81

Paperback. This examination of stem cell biology from a philosophy of science perspective clarifies the field's central concept, the stem cell, as well as its aims, methods, models, explanations and evidential challenges. Relations to systems biology and clinical medicine are also discussed. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; HPX; MBGR; PDA; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2013
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349349852
ISBN
9781349349852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.84

Paperback. When beer starts to flow, philosophical discussions naturally follow. Philosophy on Tap takes pub philosophy to the next level, pairing 48 of life's greatest philosophical questions with 48 of the world's best beers. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444336405
ISBN
9781444336405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.78

Paperback. Genetic engineering is changing humans, animals, and plants, raising new questions about the morality of such interventions. Planet of the Apes is the most resonant of all scientific apocalypse myths. This book looks at all the deeper issues involved in the Planet of the Apes stories. Editor(s): Huss, John. Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Open Court
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812698220
ISBN
9780812698220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 14.64

Paperback. A New York Times bestseller with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786070180
ISBN
9781786070180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.18

Paperback. Things exist, and therefore undoubtedly resist us, but in doing so they offer affordances, resources, opportunities. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 104.
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782798569
ISBN
9781782798569
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.04

Paperback. Bringing together high profile scholars in the fields of Deleuze and postcolonial studies, this book highlights the overlooked connections between two major schools of contemporary criticism and establishes a new critical discourse for postcolonial literature and theory. Editor(s): Kaiser, B.; Burns, L. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBH; DSBH5; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349345472
ISBN
9781349345472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.46

Paperback. .
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
340
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Revised, Expanded ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556438189
ISBN
9781556438189
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 20.25

Paperback. Editor(s): Newman, Debbie; Woolgar, Ben; Sather, Trevor. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: CBP; HPX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
19th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415827805
ISBN
9780415827805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.90

Paperback. Leading wine professionals and philosophers ponder the question of 'taste' in wine. Editor(s): Smith, Barry C. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; WBXD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909930216
ISBN
9781909930216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.37

Paperback. Editor(s): Lewis, Courtland; McCain, Kevin. Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Open Court
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812699470
ISBN
9780812699470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Shows us a range of ideas on a range of topics, including relationships, work, culture, love and death - and that could be of use to all of us, irrespective of whether we do or don't believe. Num Pages: 330 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
330
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141046310
ISBN
9780141046310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. A fascinating collection of essays by leading scholars in the field engage with the idea of religious pluralism mooted by John Hick to offer incisive insights on religious pluralism and related themes and to address practical aspects such as interreligious spirituality and worship in a multi-faith context. Editor(s): Sugirtharajah, S. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPX; HRA; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349333868
ISBN
9781349333868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HPX; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9784805312933
ISBN
9784805312933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.81

Paperback. A unique edition of the sayings of Diogenes, whose biting wit and eccentricity inspired the anecdotes that express his Cynic philosophy. It includes the accounts of his immediate successors, such as Crates and Hipparchia, and the witty moral preacher Bion. The contrasting teachings of the Cyrenaics and the hedonistic Aristippos complete the volume. Translator(s): Hard, Robin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HPCA; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 15. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199589241
ISBN
9780199589241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.34

Paperback. Contends that our continuing faith in science in the face of its actual history is best understood as the secular residue of a religiously inspired belief in divine providence. Series: The Art of Living. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844652044
ISBN
9781844652044
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 27.04

Paperback. Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death. Editor(s): Waller, S. Series Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz. Series: Philosophy for Everyone. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405199636
ISBN
9781405199636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.08

Hardback. 'I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.' The most quotable writer of our time, Terry Pratchett's brand of wit made him a bestseller and an endearing source of modern wisdom. This title is filled with his memorable words about life, the universe and snoring. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: FM; FZ; HPX; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 126 x 15. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780857524300
ISBN
9780857524300
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.67

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