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- Häftad, Engelska, 2000Leibniz is a major figure in western philosophy and, with Descartes and Spinoza, one of the most influential philosophers of the Rationalist School. The Monadology is his most famous work and one of the most important works of modern philosophy.Leibniz and the Monadology introduces and assesses:*Leibniz's life and the background to the Monadology*the ideas and text of the Monadology*Leibniz's continuing importance to philosophyLeibniz and the Monadology is ideal for anyone coming to Leibniz for the first time. It also includes the text of the Monadology, specially translated for this GuideBook by Anthony Savile.
- Häftad, Engelska, 1995
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John Locke is one of the most important figures in the history of political thought. His Second Treatise on Government was one of the most significant political statements of its time and provides the foundations of liberal political thought. His views on the social contract, political obligation, rebellion, revolution and property remain strikingly relevant today.Locke on Government introduces and assesses:* Locke's life and the background to the Second Treatise on Government*The text and ideas of the Second Treatise*The continuing importance of Locke's work to philosophyFor student's coming to Locke for the first time, Locke on Government will be an invaluable guide to his political thought. - Inbunden, Engelska, 1996
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Spinoza is a key figure in modern philosophy. Ethics is his most studied and well known work. Being both up-to-date and clear, this Guidebook is designed to lead the reader through this complex seminal text.Spinoza's Ethics introduces and assess:* Spinoza'a life, and its connection with his thought* The text of the Ethics* Spinoza's continuing relevence to contemporary philosophy - Häftad, Engelska, 1996
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Spinoza is a key figure in modern philosophy. Ethics is his most studied and well known work. Being both up-to-date and clear, this Guidebook is designed to lead the reader through this complex seminal text.Spinoza's Ethics introduces and assess:* Spinoza'a life, and its connection with his thought* The text of the Ethics* Spinoza's continuing relevence to contemporary philosophy - Häftad, Engelska, 1997
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Mill was one of the most important British philosophers of the nineteenth century; his Utilitarianism is a pivotal work in ethical thought. This book, written specifically for students coming to Mill - and perhaps philosophy - for the first time, will be an ideal guide.Mill on Utilitarianism introduces and assesses:* Mill's life and the background of Utilitarianism* the ideas and text of Utilitarianism* the continuing importance of Mill's work to philosophyThis is the first book dedicated to Utilitarianism itself. Concisely written and engaging, it is perfect reading for those studying Mill or moral philosophy. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2000
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Hegel's Introduction to the Philosophy of History remains one of the most profound and influential books on the philosophy of history. In clear and cogent terms this book:* examines the ideas and arguments of the Introduction to the Philosophy of History* explains key concepts of Hegel's system, a knowledge of which is essential for fully understanding his philosophy of history* assesses the continuing relevance of Hegel to the contemporary debate about the nature of history. - Häftad, Engelska, 2000
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Hegel's Introduction to the Philosophy of History remains one of the most profound and influential books on the philosophy of history. In clear and cogent terms this book:* examines the ideas and arguments of the Introduction to the Philosophy of History* explains key concepts of Hegel's system, a knowledge of which is essential for fully understanding his philosophy of history* assesses the continuing relevance of Hegel to the contemporary debate about the nature of history. - Inbunden, Engelska, 1999
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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* the ideas and text of the Critique of Pure Reason* the continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary philosophy.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. - Häftad, Engelska, 1999
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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* the ideas and text of the Critique of Pure Reason* the continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary philosophy.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. - Inbunden, Engelska, 1999
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David Hume was one of the most important British philosophers of the eighteenth century. The first part of his Treatise on Human Nature is a seminal work in philosophy. Hume on Knowledge introduces and assesses:* Humes life and the background of the Treatise* The ideas and text in the Treatise* Humes continuing importance to philosophy - Häftad, Engelska, 1999
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David Hume was one of the most important British philosophers of the eighteenth century. The first part of his Treatise on Human Nature is a seminal work in philosophy. Hume on Knowledge introduces and assesses:* Humes life and the background of the Treatise* The ideas and text in the Treatise* Humes continuing importance to philosophy - Inbunden, Engelska, 2004
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Socrates is one of the most influential philosophers in western civilisation, and Plato his most famous pupil. The Euthyphro, Apology of Socrates, Crito and the death scene from the Phaedo are Plato's account of Socrates' trial and execution, and together they provide the most important depiction of Socrates' ideas.In this GuideBook, Brickhouse and Smith provide clear explanations of these texts for students coming to them for the first time. Situating the works in their historical context, the authors carefully go through each text, exploring the philosophical issues raised in an accessible way. Plato and the Trial of Socrates is the ideal introduction to both the ideas of Socrates and the work of Plato. - Häftad, Engelska, 2004
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Socrates is one of the most influential philosophers in western civilisation, and Plato his most famous pupil. The Euthyphro, Apology of Socrates, Crito and the death scene from the Phaedo are Plato's account of Socrates' trial and execution, and together they provide the most important depiction of Socrates' ideas.In this GuideBook, Brickhouse and Smith provide clear explanations of these texts for students coming to them for the first time. Situating the works in their historical context, the authors carefully go through each text, exploring the philosophical issues raised in an accessible way. Plato and the Trial of Socrates is the ideal introduction to both the ideas of Socrates and the work of Plato. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
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Aristotle's Politics is widely acknowledged as a classic and one of the founding texts of political theory and philosophy. Written by a leading expert in ancient philosophical thought, Aristotle and the Politics is a coherent guide that makes sense of an often difficult and disorganized work, carefully explaining its key themes. Jean Roberts introduces and assesses:Aristotle's life and the background to Politics the ideas and text of Politics the continuing importance of Aristotle's work to philosophy today.Aristotle is one of the most important figures in Western thought and Politics contains some of our earliest ideas about democracy. This is essential reading for all students of philosophy and political thought. - Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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Aristotle's Politics is widely acknowledged as a classic and one of the founding texts of political theory and philosophy. Written by a leading expert in ancient philosophical thought, Aristotle and the Politics is a coherent guide that makes sense of an often difficult and disorganized work, carefully explaining its key themes. Jean Roberts introduces and assesses:Aristotle's life and the background to Politics the ideas and text of Politics the continuing importance of Aristotle's work to philosophy today.Aristotle is one of the most important figures in Western thought and Politics contains some of our earliest ideas about democracy. This is essential reading for all students of philosophy and political thought. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2002
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Hegel is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought. His Philosophy of Right is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy.Hegel and the Philosophy of Right introduces and assesses:* Hegel's life and the background of the Philosophy of Right* The ideas and text of the Philosophy of Right* The continuing importance of Hegel's work to philosophy and political thought. - Häftad, Engelska, 2002
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Hegel is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought. His Philosophy of Right is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy.Hegel and the Philosophy of Right introduces and assesses:* Hegel's life and the background of the Philosophy of Right* The ideas and text of the Philosophy of Right* The continuing importance of Hegel's work to philosophy and political thought. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2000
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David Hume is widely recognised as the greatest philosopher to have written in the English language. His Treatise on Human Nature is one of the most important works of moral philosophy ever written. Hume on Morality introduces and assesses* Hume's life and the background of the Treatise* The ideas and text in the Treatise* Hume's continuing importance to philosophy - Häftad, Engelska, 2000
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David Hume is widely recognised as the greatest philosopher to have written in the English language. His Treatise on Human Nature is one of the most important works of moral philosophy ever written. Hume on Morality introduces and assesses* Hume's life and the background of the Treatise* The ideas and text in the Treatise* Hume's continuing importance to philosophy - Inbunden, Engelska, 2001
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David Hume was the most important British philosopher of the eighteenth century. His Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a classic text in the philosophy of religion.Hume on Religion introduces and asseses:*Hume's life and the background to the Dialogues *the ideas and text of Dialogues *Hume's continuing importance to philosophy. - Häftad, Engelska, 2001
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David Hume was the most important British philosopher of the eighteenth century. His Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a classic text in the philosophy of religion.Hume on Religion introduces and asseses:*Hume's life and the background to the Dialogues *the ideas and text of Dialogues *Hume's continuing importance to philosophy. - Häftad, Engelska, 2000
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Martin Heidegger is one of the most controversial thinkers of the twentieth century. His writings are notoriously difficult: they both require and reward careful reading.The Later Heidegger introduces and accesses:* Heidegger's life and the background to his later works* The ideas and texts of some of his influential later works, including The Question concerning Technology, The Origin of the Work of Art, and What is Called Thinking?* Heidegger's continuing importance to philosophy and contemporary thought. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2003
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Rousseau's Social Contract is a benchmark in political philosophy and has influenced moral and political thought since its publication. Rousseau and the Social Contract introduces and assesses:*Rousseau's life and the background of the Social Contract*The ideas and arguments of the Social Contract*Rousseau's continuing importance to politics and philosophyRousseau and the Social Contract will be essential reading for all students of philosophy and politics, and anyone coming to Rousseau for the first time. - Häftad, Engelska, 2003
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Rousseau's Social Contract is a benchmark in political philosophy and has influenced moral and political thought since its publication. Rousseau and the Social Contract introduces and assesses:*Rousseau's life and the background of the Social Contract*The ideas and arguments of the Social Contract*Rousseau's continuing importance to politics and philosophyRousseau and the Social Contract will be essential reading for all students of philosophy and politics, and anyone coming to Rousseau for the first time. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2001
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George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the eighteenth century. His Principles of Human Knowledge has become a focal point in the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of eighteenth century philosophy.This volume introduces and assesses:* Berkeley's life and the background to the Principles* The ideas and text in the Principles* Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy. - Häftad, Engelska, 2001
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George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the eighteenth century. His Principles of Human Knowledge has become a focal point in the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of eighteenth century philosophy.This volume introduces and assesses:* Berkeley's life and the background to the Principles* The ideas and text in the Principles* Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2004
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Aristotles' 'Metaphysics' is one of the most important texts in Ancient Philosophy. This GuideBook looks at the Metaphysics thematically and takes the student through the main arguments found in the text. The book introduces and assesses Aristotle's life and the background to the Metaphysics, the ideas and text of the Metaphysics and Aristotle's philosophical legacy. - Häftad, Engelska, 2004
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Aristotles' 'Metaphysics' is one of the most important texts in Ancient Philosophy. This GuideBook looks at the Metaphysics thematically and takes the student through the main arguments found in the text. The book introduces and assesses Aristotle's life and the background to the Metaphysics, the ideas and text of the Metaphysics and Aristotle's philosophical legacy. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2007
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Kant’s Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses:Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant’s theories of natural beautythe continuing relevance of Kant’s work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics. This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics. - Häftad, Engelska, 2007
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Kant’s Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses:Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant’s theories of natural beautythe continuing relevance of Kant’s work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics. This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.