This book differs from other introductory philosophy readers in offering substantial selections from just seven philosophers—Plato, René Descartes, Thomas Hobbes, George Berkeley, David Hume, Charles Sanders Peirce, and W.V. Quine—in chronological order. The extensive commentary, interspersed throughout the selections, in addition to helping students over the difficult parts, relates each philosopher to elements of their social and scientific milieu—Plato to geometry, Descartes to planetary astronomy, Hobbes to the English civil war, Berkeley and Hume to Newton, Peirce to Darwin. The objective is to show philosophers organizing their philosophical, social and scientific beliefs into a coherent picture of the world and man’s place in it.
This update of Howard Darmstadter's witty, accessible guide to legal drafting reminds practitioners how best to choose their words, to compose clear and succinct sentences, to lay out their documents, and to decide which documents best serve a given scenario. This book may be unconventional, but it is a vital element of any lawyer's library."--BOOK JACKET.
There is something old-fashioned and sage-like in Walter Howard's poetic voice. I can imagine him reading from a mountaintop-- with the raging elements a backdrop to his words. Howard is a learned man-- and has been an academic for many years-- but his poetry is in the tradition of a true romantic. He uses nature and emotion to find spiritual truth. He embraces beauty-- with all its allure, but is not afraid to reveal its frightening and dark side as well. Howard uses ample doses of levity to pull the fly down on our most cherished traditions and notions, but in the same token he shows a deep respect and affinity for all the things this world has to offer." - Doug Holder, Publisher of Ibbetson Street Press
This book differs from other introductory philosophy readers in offering substantial selections from just seven philosophers—Plato, René Descartes, Thomas Hobbes, George Berkeley, David Hume, Charles Sanders Peirce, and W.V. Quine—in chronological order. The extensive commentary, interspersed throughout the selections, in addition to helping students over the difficult parts, relates each philosopher to elements of their social and scientific milieu—Plato to geometry, Descartes to planetary astronomy, Hobbes to the English civil war, Berkeley and Hume to Newton, Peirce to Darwin. The objective is to show philosophers organizing their philosophical, social and scientific beliefs into a coherent picture of the world and man’s place in it.
This update of Howard Darmstadter's witty, accessible guide to legal drafting reminds practitioners how best to choose their words, to compose clear and succinct sentences, to lay out their documents, and to decide which documents best serve a given scenario. This book may be unconventional, but it is a vital element of any lawyer's library."--BOOK JACKET.
Meticulously restored text by renowned Howard scholar Paul Herman, this is the last in a ten-book definitive chronological collection of Robert E. Howard's stories that appeared in pulp magazines like the revered Weird Tales. Howard is the creator of the international icon, Conan the Cimmerian and considered the Godfather of Sword and Sorcery.
This three-in-one holiday gift set is the perfect gift for any baseball fan this season. Each with its own unique story, these books will thrill any fan of America’s favorite pastime. The set includes class tales (At the Old Ballgame: Stories From Baseball's Golden Era), scandals (Mudville Madness: Fabulous Feats, Belligerent Behavior, and Erratic Episodes on the Diamond), and a unique portrait of baseball’s early days (Death Row All Stars: A Story of Baseball, Corruption, and Murder). That’s three strikes for this set!
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