∗ Presents a novel interpretation of the study of Islamic archaeology. ∗ Adopts a ′total′ approach, emphasizing religion as a force which can act upon all areas of life, and which is therefore accessible to archaeologists. &#... Zobraziť viac
Fallacies and Argument Appraisal presents an introduction to the nature, identification, and causes of fallacious reasoning, along with key questions for evaluation. Drawing from the latest work on fallacies as well as some of the standard ideas that... Zobraziť viac
Frege is generally seen (along with Russell and Wittgenstein) as one of the fathers of the analytic method, which dominated philosophy in English-speaking countries for most of the twentieth century. This volume offers a comprehensive and accessible... Zobraziť viac
"The Blackwell Guide to Social and Political Philosophy" brings together a collection of newly commissioned essays which examine fundamental issues in social and political theory. Written by leading social and political philosophers, each essay... Zobraziť viac
Noam Chomsky develops his thinking on the relation between language, mind and brain. Zobraziť viac
This book provides a clear, simple account of techniques involved in assisted reproduction and embryo research. It thoughtfully and provocatively explores controversies raised by developments in reproductive technology since the first IVF baby in 1978... Zobraziť viac
One of the world’s most prominent physicists and fearless free spirit, Carlo Rovelli is also a masterful storyteller. His bestselling books have introduced millions of readers to the wonders of modern physics and his singular... Zobraziť viac
Pain, Loneliness, Grief, Injustice ... Hope? Life is hard - as the past few years have made painfully clear. From personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world, sometimes simply going on can feel too much... Zobraziť viac
By a two-time debating world champion, a dazzling look at how arguing better can transform your life - and the world... Zobraziť viac
At a time of existential global challenges, we need our best brainpower to solve them.So how do we create genius environments... Zobraziť viac
A luminous guide to how the radical new science of counterfactuals can reveal the full scope of our universe There is a vast class of properties, which science has so far neglected, that relate not only to what is true - the actual... Zobraziť viac
By far the most widely used translation in North American college classrooms, Donald A. Cress's translation from the French of the Adam and Tannery critical edition is prized for its accuracy, elegance, and economy... Zobraziť viac
Nassim Nicholas Taleb's landmark Incerto series is an investigation of luck, uncertainty, probability, opacity, human error, risk, disorder, and decision-making in a world we don't understand, in nonoverlapping and standalone books... Zobraziť viac
One of the most beloved spiritual classics of our time, Gibran's masterpiece, The Prophet, has sold millions of copies in more than forty languages since it was first published in 1923. The Prophet contains powerful words of wisdom... Zobraziť viac
Retold as an entertaining and readable story, this chronicle of Confucius' travels brings a new perspective to the teachings of this ancient sage. Reading about the life of Confucius—the renowned Chinese philosopher—never seems old-fashioned... Zobraziť viac
Philographics is all about explaining big ideas in simple shapes, merging the world of philosophy and graphic design. Here are ninety-five designs, each depicting a different "-ism" ... Zobraziť viac
Dazzling recreation of the world of radical free-thinkers in 18th-century France... Zobraziť viac
What if everything we are most certain about turns out to be totally wrong? ... Zobraziť viac
A Book of Secrets is a profound and practical guide to finding value in sadness and strength from what life throws at us - it is from the difficulty of life that we find meaning and grow... Zobraziť viac
At the heart of ethics reside the concepts of good and bad; they are at work when we assess whether a person is virtuous or vicious, an act right or wrong, a decision defensible or indefensible, a goal desirable or undesirable. But there are many... Zobraziť viac
