This collection explores the fascinating philosophical history of materialism, from the ancient world to the modern day. Ideal for those studying and researching the history of this vital philosophical movement, the history and philosophy of science...Loe edasi...
This book offers a collection of essays on the history and background of the mechanization of natural philosophy in the 16th and 17th centuries. It rewrites the history of mechanism and shows that the philosophical ideas present in Descartes and New...Loe edasi...
An outstanding reference source to this fast-growing area and is the first volume of its kind. Essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy of science, formal epistemology, and philosophy of social science, and for those in related fiel...Loe edasi...
Professor Dr Fuat Sezgin meticulously documented the scientific writings and advances achieved by Muslim scholars. His celebrated Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (GAS), the largest bio-bibliography for the Arabic literary tradition in ge...Loe edasi...
Professor Dr Fuat Sezgin meticulously documented the scientific writings and advances achieved by Muslim scholars. His celebrated Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (GAS), the largest bio-bibliography for the Arabic literary tradition in ge...Loe edasi...
This book presents a compelling exploration of the five fundamental elements—soil, air, heat, water, and space—that constitute all animate and inanimate entities on Earth. Drawing from ancient philosophical traditions across Indian, Chinese, and Gree...Loe edasi...
This book proposes ecology of wisdom as a new field of study and interdisciplinary research, with Institutional Wisdom-in-Design at its core. It examines how Institutional Wisdom-in-Design can be identified, developed, and applied to transform globa...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780197902677)
This book looks at Antarctic politics as a source of inspiration for the environmental governance of other places on earth that are confronted by similar challenges, especially climate change. It argues that the Antarctic Treaty created a model focus...Loe edasi...
This book discusses and answers several long-standing and intriguing questions about science: What is science? What are its unique features compared to other forms of knowledge about the world? What are its relationships with other forms of knowledg...Loe edasi...
This volume examines how evolutionary principles can help us understand the dynamics of culture while acknowledging the risks of their uncritical application. Drawing on perspectives from the philosophy and history of science, anthropology, archaeol...Loe edasi...
This book considers the concept of time after the shift from genetics to phylogenetics. It uses an interdisciplinary analysis based on the latest findings from neuroscience, physics, philosophy of medicine, epistemology, logic and artificial intelli...Loe edasi...
This book highlights that Mass and Proper Time, which are well-defined classically, have all sorts of conceptual problems when considered quantum- mechanically. When systems interact, the masses change to include binding energies, etc., but are no...Loe edasi...
Professor Dr Fuat Sezgin meticulously documented the scientific writings and advances achieved by Muslim scholars. His celebrated Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (GAS), the largest bio-bibliography for the Arabic literary tradition in ge...Loe edasi...
This anthology brings together the unpublished poetry of Jacob Bronowski (1908-74). One of the last great polymaths, Bronowski was prominent in the fields of philosophy, mathematics, history and literary criticism, and is perhaps best remembered tod...Loe edasi...
This book explores how Emersons and Zhuang Zi’s exploration of spirituality in nature shapes different senses of place. It delves into spirituality as a pursuit of lifes meaning and self-transcendence, particularly relevant amidst rapid urbaniza...Loe edasi...
Philosophy of Science: A Unified Approach, Second Edition combines a general introduction to philosophy of science with an integrated survey of all its important subfields. As the book’s subtitle suggests, this excellent overview is guided...Loe edasi...
Philosophy of Science: A Unified Approach, Second Edition combines a general introduction to philosophy of science with an integrated survey of all its important subfields. Philosophy of Science: A Unified Approach, Second...Loe edasi...
The main objectives of this book are to critically evaluate the problem of scientificity in Edmund Husserls phenomenology, to argue that his phenomenological reflection further awakens possibilities for the rational sciences and finally, to question...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Springer International Publishing AG, ISBN-13: 9783031983146)
The book is about the fascinating intersection of philately and astronomy. In all countries of the world, stamps and other philatelic documents are continuously issued to celebrate scientists, places, astronomical instruments for observing the sky...Loe edasi...
This book presents high-quality papers on the History of Mathematical Sciences, focusing on Portugal and East Asia, a testament to ongoing international collaboration in uncovering the rich, interwoven histories of science, culture, and diplomacy ac...Loe edasi...
This book examines and critiques Steve Fullers social epistemology on his study of four ways to understand the nature of post-truth: way ones understanding is an epistemic crisis in which emotion has taken over and facts are irrelevant; way twos un...Loe edasi...
This contributed volume explores issues surrounding planetary awareness and its role in the Anthropocene, tackling interdisciplinary themes. The volume proposes a reflection on the way in which the natural, cultural and societal dimensions are inter...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 05-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780198950172)
Our existence as living beings - thinking, feeling, acting - is an extraordinary thing. This book provides a scientifically based account of how this happens through interactions between particles and molecules. Our existence as living b...Loe edasi...
Written in the style of a Galilean dialogue, this book offers a compelling exploration of the physical and epistemological foundations of quantum mechanics. Through a lively and accessible exchange, it delves into the major interpretations of quantu...Loe edasi...
This book explores how thermodynamics, together with its statistical rationalization in terms of constituent atoms, provides a coherent framework for understanding contemporary developments in our increasingly digital world. As traditional sources o...Loe edasi...
Students of the human sciences – economics, sociology, politics, anthropology, psychology – frequently encounter the names and distinctive theories of philosophers. It is none the less difficult to judge the contribution of such philosophers witho...Loe edasi...
Regal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, naturalists and scientists in what we now call cryptozoology, a much longer history than most appreciate. Regal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, natur...Loe edasi...
Regal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, naturalists and scientists in what we now call cryptozoology, a much longer history than most appreciate.Most believe cryptozoology—the study of mysterious, unrecognized creatures—eme...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009390637)
By incorporating an interdisciplinary analysis, this book offers new perspectives on causation for psychopathology in relation to the latest scientific and philosophical advances. Featuring contributions from scholars across psychiatry, philosophy,...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009680448)
Despite greater mental health awareness, mental illness stigma persists. This book is for any reader interested in understanding what mental illness stigma is, why it persists, what harms it causes to people subject to public stigma or who internali...Loe edasi...
This collection explores the fascinating philosophical history of materialism, from the ancient world to the modern day. Ideal for those studying and researching the history of this vital philosophical movement, the history and philosophy of science...Loe edasi...
This book offers a collection of essays on the history and background of the mechanization of natural philosophy in the 16th and 17th centuries. It rewrites the history of mechanism and shows that the philosophical ideas present in Descartes and New...Loe edasi...
An outstanding reference source to this fast-growing area and is the first volume of its kind. Essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy of science, formal epistemology, and philosophy of social science, and for those in related fiel...Loe edasi...
Professor Dr Fuat Sezgin meticulously documented the scientific writings and advances achieved by Muslim scholars. His celebrated Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (GAS), the largest bio-bibliography for the Arabic literary tradition in ge...Loe edasi...
Professor Dr Fuat Sezgin meticulously documented the scientific writings and advances achieved by Muslim scholars. His celebrated Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (GAS), the largest bio-bibliography for the Arabic literary tradition in ge...Loe edasi...
This book presents a compelling exploration of the five fundamental elements—soil, air, heat, water, and space—that constitute all animate and inanimate entities on Earth. Drawing from ancient philosophical traditions across Indian, Chinese, and Gree...Loe edasi...
This book proposes ecology of wisdom as a new field of study and interdisciplinary research, with Institutional Wisdom-in-Design at its core. It examines how Institutional Wisdom-in-Design can be identified, developed, and applied to transform globa...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780197902677)
This book looks at Antarctic politics as a source of inspiration for the environmental governance of other places on earth that are confronted by similar challenges, especially climate change. It argues that the Antarctic Treaty created a model focus...Loe edasi...
This book discusses and answers several long-standing and intriguing questions about science: What is science? What are its unique features compared to other forms of knowledge about the world? What are its relationships with other forms of knowledg...Loe edasi...
This volume examines how evolutionary principles can help us understand the dynamics of culture while acknowledging the risks of their uncritical application. Drawing on perspectives from the philosophy and history of science, anthropology, archaeol...Loe edasi...
This book considers the concept of time after the shift from genetics to phylogenetics. It uses an interdisciplinary analysis based on the latest findings from neuroscience, physics, philosophy of medicine, epistemology, logic and artificial intelli...Loe edasi...
This book highlights that Mass and Proper Time, which are well-defined classically, have all sorts of conceptual problems when considered quantum- mechanically. When systems interact, the masses change to include binding energies, etc., but are no...Loe edasi...
Professor Dr Fuat Sezgin meticulously documented the scientific writings and advances achieved by Muslim scholars. His celebrated Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (GAS), the largest bio-bibliography for the Arabic literary tradition in ge...Loe edasi...
This anthology brings together the unpublished poetry of Jacob Bronowski (1908-74). One of the last great polymaths, Bronowski was prominent in the fields of philosophy, mathematics, history and literary criticism, and is perhaps best remembered tod...Loe edasi...
This book explores how Emersons and Zhuang Zi’s exploration of spirituality in nature shapes different senses of place. It delves into spirituality as a pursuit of lifes meaning and self-transcendence, particularly relevant amidst rapid urbaniza...Loe edasi...
Philosophy of Science: A Unified Approach, Second Edition combines a general introduction to philosophy of science with an integrated survey of all its important subfields. As the book’s subtitle suggests, this excellent overview is guided...Loe edasi...
Philosophy of Science: A Unified Approach, Second Edition combines a general introduction to philosophy of science with an integrated survey of all its important subfields. Philosophy of Science: A Unified Approach, Second...Loe edasi...
The main objectives of this book are to critically evaluate the problem of scientificity in Edmund Husserls phenomenology, to argue that his phenomenological reflection further awakens possibilities for the rational sciences and finally, to question...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Springer International Publishing AG, ISBN-13: 9783031983146)
The book is about the fascinating intersection of philately and astronomy. In all countries of the world, stamps and other philatelic documents are continuously issued to celebrate scientists, places, astronomical instruments for observing the sky...Loe edasi...
This book presents high-quality papers on the History of Mathematical Sciences, focusing on Portugal and East Asia, a testament to ongoing international collaboration in uncovering the rich, interwoven histories of science, culture, and diplomacy ac...Loe edasi...
This book examines and critiques Steve Fullers social epistemology on his study of four ways to understand the nature of post-truth: way ones understanding is an epistemic crisis in which emotion has taken over and facts are irrelevant; way twos un...Loe edasi...
This contributed volume explores issues surrounding planetary awareness and its role in the Anthropocene, tackling interdisciplinary themes. The volume proposes a reflection on the way in which the natural, cultural and societal dimensions are inter...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 05-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780198950172)
Our existence as living beings - thinking, feeling, acting - is an extraordinary thing. This book provides a scientifically based account of how this happens through interactions between particles and molecules. Our existence as living b...Loe edasi...
Written in the style of a Galilean dialogue, this book offers a compelling exploration of the physical and epistemological foundations of quantum mechanics. Through a lively and accessible exchange, it delves into the major interpretations of quantu...Loe edasi...
This book explores how thermodynamics, together with its statistical rationalization in terms of constituent atoms, provides a coherent framework for understanding contemporary developments in our increasingly digital world. As traditional sources o...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 02-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Minnesota Press, ISBN-13: 9781517919986)
A radical deconstructive approach to evolutionary theory For as long as there has been evolutionary science, thinkers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities have battled over whether evolutionary theory can or should prov...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 02-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Minnesota Press, ISBN-13: 9781517919979)
A radical deconstructive approach to evolutionary theory For as long as there has been evolutionary science, thinkers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities have battled over whether evolutionary theory can or should prov...Loe edasi...
Students of the human sciences – economics, sociology, politics, anthropology, psychology – frequently encounter the names and distinctive theories of philosophers. It is none the less difficult to judge the contribution of such philosophers witho...Loe edasi...
Regal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, naturalists and scientists in what we now call cryptozoology, a much longer history than most appreciate. Regal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, natur...Loe edasi...
Regal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, naturalists and scientists in what we now call cryptozoology, a much longer history than most appreciate.Most believe cryptozoology—the study of mysterious, unrecognized creatures—eme...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009390637)
By incorporating an interdisciplinary analysis, this book offers new perspectives on causation for psychopathology in relation to the latest scientific and philosophical advances. Featuring contributions from scholars across psychiatry, philosophy,...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009680448)
Despite greater mental health awareness, mental illness stigma persists. This book is for any reader interested in understanding what mental illness stigma is, why it persists, what harms it causes to people subject to public stigma or who internali...Loe edasi...
A neo-Spinozian conception of life and the mind. Published in France in 2018, Henri Atlan’s book Cours de philosophie biologique et cognitiviste: Spinoza et la biologie actuelle (Odile Jacob, 2018) represents a turning point in Spin...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 28-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Springer International Publishing AG, ISBN-13: 9783031813573)
One of the more contentious questions to emerge into scientific prominence has been whether life is prevalent in the cosmos. Although there are many factors that shape this debate, one of the most overlooked yet crucial rests on the reality of tim...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 28-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780198879640)
This Handbook introduces key issues in the philosophy of linguistics as currently practised. It provides an advanced introduction to some topics in the philosophy of linguistics and offers fresh approaches to new problems in the language sciences....Loe edasi...
This book explores the dynamic interplay between rational inquiry and mythical imagination in the philosophical thought of Francesco Coniglione. The volume presents a collection of essays that engage directly with his ideas by expanding and reinterpr...Loe edasi...
Philosophical work can be analyzed from two points of view, the historical and the systematic one. Papers gathered in this book examine the work of Francesco Coniglione from these two poles of philosophical analysis. From the historical point of vie...Loe edasi...
An outstanding guide and reference source to the key topics and debates in this exciting subject and essential reading for any student and scholar of philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Extensively revised and enlarged for this second edition,...Loe edasi...
This volume explores the roles and uses of abstraction in scientific and artistic practice. The essays draw on the shared premise that abstraction is a rich and generative process, not reducible to the mere omission of details in a representation....Loe edasi...
This book explores the life and legacy of Francis Bacon, tracing how his vision of mastering nature through knowledge influenced centuries of scientific and technological progress. Using scattered writings as a foundation, the author reconstructs th...Loe edasi...
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the relationship between the sciences and the concept of divine revelation. It includes a historical overview of the notion of revelation, its role in scientific debates over the centuries, and current chal...Loe edasi...
Through an examination of the work of great scholars from fields including philosophy, literature, semiology, quantum physics, and anthropology, this book argues that building on the contribution of non-economists can open new areas of reflection in...Loe edasi...
This book offers an innovative defense of Wilfrid Sellars notion of ideal truth. The authors defense of Sellarss notion of truth minimizes problematic commitments while still being recognizably rooted in Sellarss texts....Loe edasi...
This volume features new essays on the application, justification and role of naturalism in philosophical inquiry. It serves as an important update on current controversies about naturalism....Loe edasi...
Cultural domination has received attention inside and outside of academia, but it remains under-explored in recent philosophical debate. To fill this gap, this book brings together ten original research contributions that engage the theme from a var...Loe edasi...
This book provides an exhaustive overview of the ontology of relations. Moreover, it offers a detailed defense of the existence of irreducible relations in the universe and shows that entities such as powers should be better thought of as relations....Loe edasi...
This book conducts a historico-critical investigation into a proposal to transform philosophy in the early twentieth century. This book conducts a historico-critical investigation into a proposal to transform philosophy in the early...Loe edasi...
This volume explores how understanding relates to conscious experience. In doing so, it builds bridges between different philosophical disciplines and provides a metaphysically robust characterization of understanding, both in and beyond science....Loe edasi...
