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32 produkter
Technology and the Good Life?
Av Eric Higgs, Andrew Light m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
381 kr
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Can we use technology in the pursuit of a good life, or are we doomed to having our lives organized and our priorities set by the demands of machines and systems? How can philosophy help us to make technology a servant rather than a master?Technology and the Good Life? uses a careful collective …
Technology and the Good Life?
Av David Strong, Andrew Light m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
834 kr
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Can we use technology in the pursuit of a good life, or are we doomed to having our lives organized and our priorities set by the demands of machines and systems? How can philosophy help us to make technology a servant rather than a master? Technology and the Good Life? uses a careful collective …
The Aesthetics of Everyday Life
Av Andrew Light, Jonathan Smith
Häftad, 2005
296 kr
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The aesthetics of everyday life, originally developed by Henri Lefebvre and other modernist theorists, is an extension of traditional aesthetics, usually confined to works of art. It is not limited to the study of humble objects but is rather concerned with all of the undeniably aesthetic …
Animal Pragmatism
Rethinking Human-Nonhuman Relationships
Häftad, 2004
247 kr
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What does American pragmatism contribute to contemporary debates about human-animal relationships? Does it acknowledge our connections to all living things? Does it bring us closer to an ethical treatment of all animals? What about hunting, vegetarianism, animal experimentation, and the welfare of …
Reel Arguments
Film, Philosophy, And Social Criticism
Av Andrew Light
Inbunden, 2019
1524 kr
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Reel Arguments collects an integrated series of essays addressing the role of film as social criticism. By looking at films and the creators of such films as Alice in the Cities, Enemy of the State, The Conversation, Falling Down, City of Hope, and Matewan, Light persuasively argues that film can …
Environmental Pragmatism
Inbunden, 1996
2515 kr
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Environmental pragmatism is a new strategy in environmental thought. It argues that theoretical debates are hindering the ability of the environmental movement to forge agreement on basic policy imperatives. This new direction in environmental thought moves beyond theory, advocating a serious …
Environmental Pragmatism
Häftad, 1996
707 kr
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Environmental pragmatism is a new strategy in environmental thought. It argues that theoretical debates are hindering the ability of the environmental movement to forge agreement on basic policy imperatives. This new direction in environmental thought moves beyond theory, advocating a serious …
Environmental Values
Av John O'Neill, Alan Holland m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
3070 kr
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We live in a world confronted by mounting environmental problems; increasing global deforestation and desertification, loss of species diversity, pollution and global warming. In everyday life people mourn the loss of valued landscapes and urban spaces. Underlying these problems are conflicting …
Environmental Values
Av John O'Neill, Alan Holland m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
751 kr
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We live in a world confronted by mounting environmental problems; increasing global deforestation and desertification, loss of species diversity, pollution and global warming. In everyday life people mourn the loss of valued landscapes and urban spaces. Underlying these problems are conflicting …
Reel Arguments
Film, Philosophy, And Social Criticism
Av Andrew Light
E-bok, 2018
589 kr
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In Reel Arguments , Andrew Light, known for his work in environmental ethics and the philosophy of technology, addresses the role of film in society. By looking at films and the creators of such films as Alice in the Cities , Enemy of the State , The Conversation , Falling Down , City of Hope , and …
Reel Arguments
Film, Philosophy, And Social Criticism
Av Andrew Light
E-bok, 2018
589 kr
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In Reel Arguments , Andrew Light, known for his work in environmental ethics and the philosophy of technology, addresses the role of film in society. By looking at films and the creators of such films as Alice in the Cities , Enemy of the State , The Conversation , Falling Down , City of Hope , and …
Environmental Ethics
An Anthology
Av Andrew Light, Holmes Rolston m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
511 kr
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Environmental Ethics: An Anthology brings together both classic and cutting-edge essays which have formed contemporary environmental ethics, ranging from the welfare of animals versus ecosystems to theories of the intrinsic value of nature.
Reel Arguments
Film, Philosophy, And Social Criticism
Av Andrew Light
Häftad, 2003
503 kr
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Reel Arguments collects an integrated series of essays addressing the role of film as social criticism. By looking at films and the creators of such films as Alice in the Cities , Enemy of the State , The Conversation , Falling Down , City of Hope , and Matewan , Light persuasively argues that film …
Philosophy and Geography I
Space, Place, and Environmental Ethics
Av Andrew Light, Jonathan M. Smith
Häftad, 1996
856 kr
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The inaugural collection in an exciting new exchange between philosophers and geographers, this volume provides interdisciplinary approaches to the environment as space, place, and idea. Never before have philosophers and geographers approached each other's subjects in such a strong spirit of …
Philosophy and Geography II
The Production of Public Space
Av Andrew Light, Jonathan M. Smith
Häftad, 1997
809 kr
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The future of public space is uncertain. Although public spaces have become increasingly shabby and crowded, novel alternatives have appeared in the form of fantastic, semi-public pleasure grounds, developed by well-heeled, crowd-pleasing entrepreneurs and devoted to profit, consumption, and …
Philosophy and Geography III
Philosophies of Place
Av Andrew Light, Jonathan M. Smith
Häftad, 1998
856 kr
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Places are today subject to contrary tendencies. They lose some functions, which may scale up to fewer more centralized places, or down to numerous more dispersed places, and they gain other functions, which are scaling up and down from other places. This prompts premature prophecies of the …
Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics
Av Benjamin Hale, Andrew Light m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
722 kr
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Written for a wide range of readers in environmental science, philosophy, and policy-oriented programs The Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics is a landmark, comprehensive reference work in this interdisciplinary field. Not merely a review of theoretical approaches to the ethics of the …
Environmental Values
Av Andrew Light, Alan Holland m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
864 kr
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We live in a world confronted by mounting environmental problems; increasing global deforestation and desertification, loss of species diversity, pollution and global warming. In everyday life people mourn the loss of valued landscapes and urban spaces. Underlying these problems are conflicting …
Environmental Values
Av Andrew Light, Alan Holland m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
883 kr
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We live in a world confronted by mounting environmental problems; increasing global deforestation and desertification, loss of species diversity, pollution and global warming. In everyday life people mourn the loss of valued landscapes and urban spaces. Underlying these problems are conflicting …
Environmental Pragmatism
E-bok, 2013
813 kr
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Environmental pragmatism is a new strategy in environmental thought. It argues that theoretical debates are hindering the ability of the environmental movement to forge agreement on basic policy imperatives. This new direction in environmental thought moves beyond theory, advocating a serious …
Environmental Pragmatism
E-bok, 2013
831 kr
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Environmental pragmatism is a new strategy in environmental thought. It argues that theoretical debates are hindering the ability of the environmental movement to forge agreement on basic policy imperatives. This new direction in environmental thought moves beyond theory, advocating a serious …
Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics
Av Benjamin Hale, Andrew Light m. fl.
Inbunden, 2022
3799 kr
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Written for a wide range of readers in environmental science, philosophy, and policy-oriented programs The Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics is a landmark, comprehensive reference work in this interdisciplinary field. Not merely a review of theoretical approaches to the ethics of the …
Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics
Av Lydia Lawhon, Andrew Light m. fl.
E-bok, 2022
849 kr
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Written for a wide range of readers in environmental science, philosophy, and policy-oriented programs The Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics is a landmark, comprehensive reference work in this interdisciplinary field. Not merely a review of theoretical approaches to the ethics of the …
Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics
Av Lydia Lawhon, Andrew Light m. fl.
E-bok, 2022
849 kr
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Written for a wide range of readers in environmental science, philosophy, and policy-oriented programs The Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics is a landmark, comprehensive reference work in this interdisciplinary field. Not merely a review of theoretical approaches to the ethics of the …
Philosophy and Design
From Engineering to Architecture
Av Pieter E. Vermaas, P.A. Kroes m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1096 kr
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This volume provides the reader with an integrated overview of state-of-the-art research in philosophy and ethics of design in engineering and architecture. It contains twenty-five essays that focus on engineering designing in its traditional sense, on designing in novel engineering domains, …
Philosophy and Design
From Engineering to Architecture
Av Steven Moore, Andrew Light m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
1587 kr
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This volume provides the reader with an integrated overview of state-of-the-art research in philosophy and ethics of design in engineering and architecture. It contains twenty-five essays that focus on engineering designing in its traditional sense, on designing in novel engineering domains, …
Philosophy and Geography II
The Production of Public Space
Av Andrew Light, Jonathan M. Smith
E-bok, 1997
755 kr
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The future of public space is uncertain. Although public spaces have become increasingly shabby and crowded, novel alternatives have appeared in the form of fantastic, semi-public pleasure grounds, developed by well-heeled, crowd-pleasing entrepreneurs and devoted to profit, consumption, and …
Controlling Technology
Contemporary Issues
Av Eric Katz, Andrew Light m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
437 kr
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Do we control technology or does technology control us? Explosive progress in the twentieth century has led to the disquieting perception that technology is not the servant of humanity – but its master.Controlling Technology brings together readings that focus on the conflicting views concerning …
Philosophy and Design
From Engineering to Architecture
Av Pieter E. Vermaas, P.A. Kroes m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
1205 kr
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This volume provides the reader with an integrated overview of state-of-the-art research in philosophy and ethics of design in engineering and architecture. It contains twenty-five essays that focus on engineering designing in its traditional sense, on designing in novel engineering domains, …
Technology and the Good Life?
Av Eric Higgs, Andrew Light m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
1037 kr
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Can we use technology in the pursuit of a good life, or are we doomed to having our lives organized and our priorities set by the demands of machines and systems? How can philosophy help us to make technology a servant rather than a master?Technology and the Good Life? uses a careful collective …
