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Hardback. Makes Adornoa s lectures on metaphysics available for the first time to English--speaking readersExamines the history of metaphysics from modern to classical timesAn ideal introduction to the central preoccupations of Adornoa s difficult masterpiece, Negative Dialectics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745622750
- ISBN
- 9780745622750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.88
€ 69.88
Hardback. Illustrator(s): Roussel, Mathilde. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 b&w. BIC Classification: HPCF7; HPJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231169028
- ISBN
- 9780231169028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.93€ 61.21
€ 78.93
€ 61.21
Paperback. aeo Provides a comprehensive source to key metaphysics debates. aeo Includes classic articles by internationally acclaimed philosophers. aeo Incorporates seven new state--of--the art papers. aeo Begins with an overview essay hightlighting important debates. Editor(s): Laurence, Stephen; MacDonald, Cynthia. Num Pages: 480 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 231 x 27. Weight in Grams: 670.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631201724
- ISBN
- 9780631201724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.83
€ 47.83
The Principles of History. And Other Writings in Philosophy of History...
Collingwood, R. G.. Ed(S): Dussen, W. J. Van ...
Paperback. This work on the philosophy of history, by the Oxford philosopher, historian, and archaeologist R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943) also includes two conclusions written by Collingwood for lectures which were eventually revised and published as "The Idea of Nature". Editor(s): Dussen, W. J. van der. Num Pages: 382 pages, references, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBA; HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199243150
- ISBN
- 9780199243150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.95
€ 80.95
Hardcover. Num Pages: 237 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865974463
- ISBN
- 9780865974463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.61
€ 25.99
€ 21.61
Paperback. Being Shaken is a multifaceted meditation by leading philosophers from Europe and North America on ways in which events disrupt the complacency of the ontological paradigm at the personal, ethical, theological, aesthetic, and political levels. Editor(s): Marder, Michael; Zabala, Santiago. Series: Palgrave Studies in Postmetaphysical Thought. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPJ; HPK; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349462339
- ISBN
- 9781349462339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.84
€ 50.84
Hardcover. Takes you to the "classical academy of shamanism," Siberian tribal spirituality that gave birth to the expression "shamanism." This volume describes the various aspects of Siberian shamanism: ideology, ritual, mythology, spiritual pantheon, and paraphernalia. Num Pages: 371 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPJ; HR; JFC; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017407
- ISBN
- 9781402017407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.24€ 173.86
€ 231.24
€ 173.86
Paperback. Series: Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning. Num Pages: 249 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPL; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319375328
- ISBN
- 9783319375328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.84
€ 50.84
Paperback. Covers key philosophical, interpretive and textual issues, including an extensive further reading essay and translation notes. Editor(s): Denis, Lara; Gregor, Mary J. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD1; HPJ; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781107451353
- ISBN
- 9781107451353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.17
€ 32.99
€ 24.17
Hardcover. A Companion to the Philosophy of Time presents the broadest treatment of this subject yet; 32 specially commissioned articles - written by an international line-up of experts provide an unparalleled reference work for students and specialists alike in this exciting field. Editor(s): Bardon, Adrian; Dyke, Heather. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 596 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 173 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658819
- ISBN
- 9780470658819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.74
€ 228.74
Paperback. In analyses of digital death footage-from victims of police brutality to those who jump from the Golden Gate Bridge-Jennifer Malkowski considers the immense changes digital technologies have introduced in the ability to record and display actual deaths-one of documentary's most taboo and politically volatile subjects. Num Pages: 264 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; APFA; APFR; HPJ; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822363156
- ISBN
- 9780822363156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.62
€ 31.99
€ 28.62
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HRQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691632780
- ISBN
- 9780691632780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.73€ 79.61
€ 103.73
€ 79.61
Hardback. In this engaging and wide-ranging new book, Nikk Effingham provides an introduction to contemporary ontology - the study of what exists - and its importance for philosophy today. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745652542
- ISBN
- 9780745652542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.88
€ 69.88
Hardcover. The Things We Do and Why We Do Them argues against the common assumption that there is one thing called 'action' which all reason-giving explanations of action are geared towards. Sandis shows why all theories concerned with identifying the nature of our 'real' reasons for action fail from the outset. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPJ; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522121
- ISBN
- 9780230522121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.43
€ 72.43
Paperback. Series: Studies in Contemporary Philosophy. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349211487
- ISBN
- 9781349211487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.84
€ 50.84
Paperback. Crossing the boundaries between 'continental' and 'analytic' philosophical approaches, this book proposes a naturalistic revision of the mathematical ontology of Alain Badiou, establishing links with structuralist projects in the philosophy of science and mathematics. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPJ; PBB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349499212
- ISBN
- 9781349499212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.84
€ 50.84
Hardback. Theories about the ontological structure of the world have generally been described in informal, intuitive terms. This book offers an account of the general features and methodology of formal ontology. It defends conceptual realism as the best system to adopt based on a logic of natural kinds. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062032
- ISBN
- 9781402062032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.29
€ 193.29
Hardback. Editor(s): Fischer, Bob; Leon, Felipe. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 314 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD1; HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319443072
- ISBN
- 9783319443072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.60
€ 134.60
Paperback. This text sytematically attacks the 20th-century ideal of scientific unity by showing how its underlying assumptions are at odds with the central conclusions of science itself. It proposes in its place a metaphysics much more in keeping with what science reveals to the observer about the world. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674212619
- ISBN
- 9780674212619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 42.32
€ 50.99
€ 42.32
Paperback. Heidegger's writings are among the most formidable in the philosophy. The pivotal concepts of his thought are for many the source of both fascination and frustration. This title includes chapters that introduce and explain a key Heideggerian concept, or a cluster of closely related concepts. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPCF3; HPJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 406. Key Concepts. Series: Key Concepts. 256 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Davis, Bret W. Heidegger's writings are among the most formidable in the philosophy. The pivotal concepts of his thought are for many the source of both fascination and frustration. This title includes chapters that introduce and explain a key Heideggerian concept, or a cluster of closely related concepts. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPCF; HPCF3; HPJ. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 24. Weight: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844651993
- ISBN
- 9781844651993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 39.54
€ 42.99
€ 39.54
Paperback. Hilary Putnam has been at the center of contemporary debates about the nature of the mind and of its access to the world, about language and its relation to reality, and many other metaphysical and epistemological issues. Num Pages: 128 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 8. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631193432
- ISBN
- 9780631193432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.56
€ 45.56
Hardback. Includes revisions to existing encyclopedic entries Features more than 30 all-new "A to Z" entries Offers a section of in-depth, essays from renowned metaphysicians Provides the most complete and up-to-date reference guide for students and professionals alike. . Editor(s): Kim, Jaegwon; Sosa, Ernest; Rosenkrantz, Gary S. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152983
- ISBN
- 9781405152983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.41
€ 50.41
Hardback. First published in 1935, On Escape represents Emmanuel Levinas's first attempt to break with the ontological obsession of the Western tradition. In it, Levinas not only affirms the necessity of an escape from being, but also gives a meaning and a direction to it. Editor(s): Rolland, Jacques. Translator(s): Bergo, Bettina. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5106 x 3150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804741392
- ISBN
- 9780804741392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.88
€ 100.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 650 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 35. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415606790
- ISBN
- 9780415606790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.12
€ 55.12