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Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780192854216 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This book introduces important themes in ethics, knowledge, and the self, via readings from Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hegel, Darwin, and Buddhist writers. It emphasizes throughout the point of studying philosophy, explains how different areas of philosophy are related, and explores the contexts in which philosophy was and is studied.
About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the... How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This book introduces important themes in ethics, knowledge, and the self, via readings from ...
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46,07 zł |
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Philosophia Togata I : Essays on Philosophy and Roman Society
ISBN: 9780198150855 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In recent years, the mutual interaction between philosophy and Roman political and cultural life has aroused much interest. In this collection of papers, originally delivered at the seminar on Philosophy and Roman Society at the University of Oxford, scholars from several disciplines investigate this interaction in the late Republic and early Empire, with particular emphasis on the formative period of the first century B.C. The book presents chapters on key digures such as Posidonius, Antiochus of Ascalon, Philodemus, Lucretius, Cicero, and Plutarch, as well as general essays on "Philosophy,...
In recent years, the mutual interaction between philosophy and Roman political and cultural life has aroused much interest. In this collection of pape...
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574,77 zł |
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Reclaiming the Canon: Essays on Philosophy, Poetry, and History
ISBN: 9780300065299 / Angielski / Twarda / 354 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Herman Sinaiko is renowned for his gifts as a guide to exploring and appreciating the humanities. This book brings to general readers Sinaiko's thoughts on, and invitations to read or reread, a wide selection of major literary and philosophical works--from ancient Greek to Chinese to modern. Taking a conversational approach, he deals with the perennial questions that thinking people have always raised, and investigates how works of great art may provide answers to these questions.
Sinaiko reestablishes the notion that there is a canon of great works from the great traditions of the world... Herman Sinaiko is renowned for his gifts as a guide to exploring and appreciating the humanities. This book brings to general readers Sinaiko's though...
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381,84 zł |
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A Dictionary of Philosophy
ISBN: 9780312209230 / Angielski / Miękka / 380 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This is a new, updated and revised edition of a reference work that has proved invaluable as a tool for the student of philosophy, as well as a handbook for the general reader. From the classical thinkers through Aquinas, Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, up to the modern age of Russell and Wittgenstein, this comprehensive dictionary spans the personalities, terminology, and vocabulary of hundreds of philosophers over thousands of years. This second edition of an important and invaluable work has been completely revised, and fifteen new major articles have been added. Now, more than ever... This is a new, updated and revised edition of a reference work that has proved invaluable as a tool for the student of philosophy, as well as a han... |
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114,49 zł |
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Dictionary of Existentialism
ISBN: 9780313274046 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. The area of philosophy defined as existentialism gained prominence after World War II. Among the more popular existentialist philosophers and writers are Friedrich Nietzsche, Soren Kierkegaard, and Fyodor Dostoyevski. Instead of focusing upon a particular aspect of human existence, existentialists focus on the whole being as he or she exists in the world. Rebelling against the rationalism proposed by such writers as Descartes and Hegel, existentialists reject the emphasis placed on the human being as primarily a thinking being. Freedom, they counter, is central to human existence....
The area of philosophy defined as existentialism gained prominence after World War II. Among the more popular existentialist philosophers and writers ...
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1040,06 zł |
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Sourcebook for Modern Japanese Philosophy: Selected Documents
ISBN: 9780313274336 / Angielski / Twarda / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Providing translations of and commentaries on primary source materials of modern Japanese philosophy, this sourcebook centers on the creative philosophical writings of the Kyoto School broadly conceived, featuring the thought of Nishida Kitaro, Tanabe Hajime, Kuki Shuzo, Watsuji Tetsuro, Miki Kiyoshi, Tosaka Jun, and Nishitani Keiji. The 22 selections include unabridged whole works, essays, or chapters of books. Also included is exhaustive bio-bibliographical information as well as editorial commentary. For most scholars, this will be the first look in English at the thought of Kuki Shuzo,... Providing translations of and commentaries on primary source materials of modern Japanese philosophy, this sourcebook centers on the creative philo... |
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432,92 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Classical Philosophy
ISBN: 9780313287756 / Angielski / Twarda / 630 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. The only encyclopedia in English specific to the field of Classical Philosophy, this work presents 270 articles on major and minor figures and on topics of importance to the philosophy of Greek and Roman antiquity. The articles present not only succinct historical accounts of their subject matter, but they introduce readers to issues of interpretation and debate in the contemporary scholarly study of the philosophy of the Classical period. Scholars, students, and interested lay persons will find this volume useful in gaining a comprehensive view of the field. The contributors, representing... The only encyclopedia in English specific to the field of Classical Philosophy, this work presents 270 articles on major and minor figures and on t... |
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603,14 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Empiricism
ISBN: 9780313289323 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Featuring more than 150 articles by more than 70 leading scholars, this is the only encyclopedia devoted to Empiricism. It is an essential source of information on particular figures, topics, and doctrines, treating the topic as a 17th- and 18th-century movement as well as a broader tendency in philosophical thought. The work demonstrates the continuity and logical development of Empiricism as an historical movement and explains the relations between the movement of the 17th and 18th centuries and the various species of empiricism that prececed and succeeded it. Of great use to scholars,... Featuring more than 150 articles by more than 70 leading scholars, this is the only encyclopedia devoted to Empiricism. It is an essential source o... |
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432,92 zł |
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Basic Teachings of the Great Philosophers: A Survey of Their Basic Ideas
ISBN: 9780385030076 / Angielski / Miękka / 301 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. A complete summary of the views of the most important philosophers since the beginning of Western civilization. Each major field of philosophic inquiry is treated in a separate chapter, so that each chapter can be read as a complete unit, without reference to the others. Includes Plato, Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, Hegel, Dewey, Sartre, and many others.
A complete summary of the views of the most important philosophers since the beginning of Western civilization. Each major field of philosophic inquir...
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69,75 zł |
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Companion Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415035354 / Angielski / Twarda / 1168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. A one-volume reference work which features a range of varied philosophical, ethical and theologial traditions. The encyclopedia is divided into six sections, each of which covers a specific tradition within Asian philosophy including Zoroastrian or Persian, Indian, Buddhist, Chinese, Japanese and Islamic. Within each section the chapters cover such areas as origins of the tradition, approaches to logic and language, positions on morals and society as well as histories of the lives of influential thinkers. The individual essays as well as the structure of this volume allow the reader to...
A one-volume reference work which features a range of varied philosophical, ethical and theologial traditions. The encyclopedia is divided into six se...
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1481,34 zł |
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Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy 10V
ISBN: 9780415073103 / Angielski / Twarda / 8680 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This reference book on philosophy brings the subject up to date with entries on new concepts, new thinking about older themes, and entries relating to developing schools such as feminist philosophy and post-structuralism. All the entries aim to reflect the state of the art in philosophy scholarship. The encyclopedia contains than 2000 thematic, biographical and national entries ranging from 500 to 15,000 words in length, and is bound in 10 volumes consisting of over 5 million words of text, with considerable bibliographic material. It has contributions from 1200 international authors. It...
This reference book on philosophy brings the subject up to date with entries on new concepts, new thinking about older themes, and entries relating to...
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23527,09 zł |
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The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell, Volume 11 : Last Philosophical Testament 1947-68
ISBN: 9780415094092 / Angielski / Twarda / 936 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This volume collects together Betrand Russell's philosophical writings during the period from 1947-68. For about half of this period Russell worked steadily at philosophy but after the publication of My Philosophical Development in 1959 he retired from academic philosophy for the second time. After that date, only the occasional philosophical piece appeared, as he was preoccupied with political writings. In this volume there are a handful of papers dated later than 1959, and all of these were written by Russell himself. This volume contains Russell's writings on diverse philosophical...
This volume collects together Betrand Russell's philosophical writings during the period from 1947-68. For about half of this period Russell worked st...
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1243,44 zł |
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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason
ISBN: 9780415119085 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is arguably the single most important work in western philosophy. The book introduces and assesses: * Kant's life and background of the Critique of Pure Reason Ideal for anyone coming to Kant's thought for the first time. This guide will be vital reading for all students of Kant in philosophy. Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is arguably the single most important work in western philosophy. The book introduces and assesses: |
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450,43 zł |
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Bertrand Russell : Critical Assessments
ISBN: 9780415130547 / Angielski / Twarda / 1320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This set offers the reader a way into the secondary literature on Russell. It features a critical commentary on Russell's life and influence, as well as his work on logic, the philosophy of mathematics, metaphysics, epistemology, the history of philosophy, ethics, education, religion and politics. The books feature biographies of Russell by Broad, Gandy, Kreisel and Ayer, detailing the major events of Russell's life and introducing the main themes of his writings. Wood and Blackwell analyze the Russell's philosophical development, as well as recounting the relationship he had with Ludwig...
This set offers the reader a way into the secondary literature on Russell. It features a critical commentary on Russell's life and influence, as well ...
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5552,14 zł |
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Dictionary of Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415133326 / Angielski / Miękka / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Providing an illuminating and informed introduction to central philosophical issues, concepts and perspectives in the core fields of metaphysics, epistemology and philosophical logic, the Dictionary takes the most common terms and notions and clarifies what they mean to the philosopher and what sort of problems the philosopher finds associated with them.
Thoroughly revised and updated, the bibliographies supply core reading lists, and each entry uses extensive cross referencing to related themes and concepts to provide a greater sense of access, control and comprehension. The... Providing an illuminating and informed introduction to central philosophical issues, concepts and perspectives in the core fields of metaphysics, epis...
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186,03 zł |
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Nietzsche : Critical Assessments
ISBN: 9780415135610 / Angielski / Twarda / 1608 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This volume presents articles written by leading Nietzsche scholars and demonstrates the serious re-consideration of Nietzsche's thought as a whole in a number of academic fields and disciplines over the last 30 years.
This volume presents articles written by leading Nietzsche scholars and demonstrates the serious re-consideration of Nietzsche's thought as a whole in...
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5631,44 zł |
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Postmodernism: Critical Concepts
ISBN: 9780415154840 / Angielski / Twarda / 2464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. In the last three decades, Postmodernism has emerged as a significant cultural, political and intellectual force that has left unyielding critiques of architecture, selfhood, knowledge formation, ethics, history, economics and politics in its wake. While there are countless texts today that chronicle the advent and current status of postmodernism, most of the primary and historically significant accounts of postmodernism took place in scholarly journals long before the publication of these books. Until now, these pertinent and historically necessary texts remain uncollected. This title aims...
In the last three decades, Postmodernism has emerged as a significant cultural, political and intellectual force that has left unyielding critiques of...
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1719,25 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415172813 / Angielski / Twarda / 704 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this encyclopedia provides a guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting with Abhidharma and ending with Zurvan. The main philosophical trends and thinkers in each geographical area are featured, with an emphasis on contemporary developments and movements.
Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this encyclopedia provides a guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting wit...
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1296,31 zł |
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Utilitarianism : Key Nineteenth-Century Journal Sources
ISBN: 9780415179447 / Angielski / Twarda / 1536 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This archive of source materials from Victorian periodicals provides insight into the evolving moral and political thought of Britain in the 1800s. It should be of interest to the historian of philosophy and anyone interested in utilitarianism.
This archive of source materials from Victorian periodicals provides insight into the evolving moral and political thought of Britain in the 1800s. It...
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1428,47 zł |
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Dictionary of World Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415179959 / Angielski / Twarda / 576 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. The Dictionary of World Philosophy covers the diverse and challenging terminology, concepts, schools and traditions of the vast field of world philosophy. Providing an extremely comprehensive resource and an essential point of reference in a complex and expanding field of study the Dictionary covers all major subfields of the discipline.
Key features: * Cross-references are used to highlight interconnections and the cross-cultural diffusion and adaptation of terms which has taken place over time * The user is led from specific terms to master entries which provide... The Dictionary of World Philosophy covers the diverse and challenging terminology, concepts, schools and traditions of the vast field of worl...
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1296,31 zł |