the philosophers in the West, none, perhaps, is better known by name and less familiar in actual content of his ideas than the medieval Muslim philosopher, physician, minister and naturalist Abu Ali Ibn Sina, known since the days of the scholastics as Avicenna. In this book the author, himself a philosopher, and long known for his studies of Arabic thought, presents a factual account of Avicenna's philosophy. Setting the thinker in the context of his often turbulent times and tracing the roots and influences of Avicenna's ideas, this book offers a factual philosophical portrait. It details...
the philosophers in the West, none, perhaps, is better known by name and less familiar in actual content of his ideas than the medieval Muslim phil...
This study aims to provide all readers with an academic or professional interest in economics with the latest developments in current economic theory and applied economics. Thematically arranged, it contains 41 essays covering a wide range of issues within the field, and associated disciplines. Each article considers its topic in detail and presents current advances, with contributors explaining their ideas in a way which intends to promote interdisciplinary understanding while furthering specialist knowledge. The articles are carefully structured into four parts to give a complete overview...
This study aims to provide all readers with an academic or professional interest in economics with the latest developments in current economic theory ...
Cultural Rights aims to combine sociology of culture and cultural studies approaches and to provide an innovative interpretation of contemporary culture. It develops Walter Benjamin's arguments on the effects of mechanical reproduction by examining what has happened to originality and authenticity in postmodern culture. One aspect of this culture is that reproduction and simulation have become listless, so that distinguishing what is real from what is fabricated is a problem of daily life for everyone. Celia Lury offers a clear framework for studying these matters by comparing a regime of...
Cultural Rights aims to combine sociology of culture and cultural studies approaches and to provide an innovative interpretation of contemporary cultu...
Mathematics is one of the most basic and ancient types of knowledge, and yet few know much about its historical development. This encyclopedia aims to recover our mathematical heritage, examining the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences in a cultural context, and tracing their evolution from ancient times to the 20th century. In 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities, this encyclopedia describes and analyzes the variety of theories, proofs and techniques, as well as practical applications of pure, applied and statistical mathematics. It demonstrates the...
Mathematics is one of the most basic and ancient types of knowledge, and yet few know much about its historical development. This encyclopedia aims to...
The 19th century was a period of intense intellectual activity with major advances being made in the sciences, in mathematics and in psychology, which gradually established itself as a discipline independent of philosophy. Philosophical disputes arose about the nature of scientific method and about whether, or to what extent, the understanding of human conduct and human society required the adoption of the methods of observation and experiment common to the natural sciences. Different philosophical theories about the nature of reality, the foundations of knowledge and of morality, and the...
The 19th century was a period of intense intellectual activity with major advances being made in the sciences, in mathematics and in psychology, which...
This Biographical Dictionary provides detailed accounts of the lives, works, influence and reception of thinkers from all the major philosophical schools and traditions of the twentieth-century. This unique volume covers the lives and careers of thinkers from all areas of philosophy - from analytic philosophy to Zen and from formal logic to aesthetics. All the major figures of philosophy, such as Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Russell are examined and analysed. The scope of the work is not merely restricted to the major figures in western philosophy but also covers in depth a...
This Biographical Dictionary provides detailed accounts of the lives, works, influence and reception of thinkers from all the major philosoph...
An understanding of Lloyd George's long and prominent political career elucidates many of the key issues in modern British history. Seen by some as the man who won the war', he was central to the political activity which appeared to secure the pre-eminence of the Liberal party before the First World War, but which later contributed to its reduction in status. His initiatives in government, particularly in the area of social reform, helped to redefine the relationship between the state and society and laid the basis for the Welfare State. This pamphlet examines these developments with...
An understanding of Lloyd George's long and prominent political career elucidates many of the key issues in modern British history. Seen by some as th...
This dictionary consists of some 100,000 terms and references in bith French and English, including 4,000 abbreviations. over 45 subject areas are covered, including: * Accountancy * Banking * Business Administration * Computing * Economics * Environment * Finance * General Commerce * Human Resource Management * Import/Export * Industry * Insurance * Law * Leisure * Management * Mathematics * Media * Patents * Politics * Property * Sales & Marketing * Stock Market * Taxation * Tourism * Transport * Welfare & Safety. Also included is a comprehensive up-to-date reference...
This dictionary consists of some 100,000 terms and references in bith French and English, including 4,000 abbreviations. over 45 subject areas...
This up-to-date two-way dictionary is ideal for both linguists and serious learners and users of Danish. Translations are accurate and are supported by pertinent examples. The maximum information is provided in the minimum space, making the dictionary an invaluable reference source. Entries are supplemented by a section covering aspects of Danish pronunciation and grammar.
This up-to-date two-way dictionary is ideal for both linguists and serious learners and users of Danish. Translations are accurate and are supported b...
This volume consists of headwords in both German and English, including abbreviations. Terms are drawn from the whole range of modern applied science and technical terminology. Expertly compiled by an international team of subject terminologists, 65 subject areas are covered, including in-depth treatment of the more established subject areas such as: mechanical engineering, transport, production engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, computer technology, data processing, physics, electricity, construction, food technology, railway engineering and automotive engineering.
This volume consists of headwords in both German and English, including abbreviations. Terms are drawn from the whole range of modern applied science ...
