Malcolm R. Campbell's Books

The Moral Wager

Evolution and Contract

By: Malcolm Murray

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The Moral Wager

Evolution and Contract

By: Malcolm Murray

In the following chapters, I offer an evolutionary account of morality and from that extrapolate a version of contractarianism I call consent theory. Game theory helps to highlight the evolution of morality as a resolution of interpersonal conflicts under strategic negotiation. It is this emphasis on strategic negotiation that underwrites the idea of consent. Consent theory differs from other contractarian models by abandoning reliance on rational self-interest in favour of evolutionary adaptation. From this, more emphasis will be placed on consent as natural convergence rather than consent as an idealization. My picture of contractarianism, then, ends up looking more like the relativist model offered by Harman, rather than the rational (or pseudo-rational) model offered by Gauthier, let alone the Kantian brands of Rawls or Scanlon. So at least some of my discussion will dwell on why it is no loss to abandon hope for the universal, categorical morality that rational models promise. In the introduction, I offer the betting analogy that underwrites the remaining picture. There are some bets where the expected utility is positive, though the odds of winning on this particular occasion are exceedingly low. In such cases, we cannot hope to give an argument that taking the bet is rational. The only thing we can say is that those predisposed to take this kind of bet on these kinds of occasions will do better than those with other dispositions, so long as such games occur often enough.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1402058551

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9781402058554

Quantum Concepts in Physics

An Alternative Approach to the Understanding of Quantum Mechanics

By: Malcolm Longair

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Quantum Concepts in Physics

An Alternative Approach to the Understanding of Quantum Mechanics

By: Malcolm Longair

Innovative account of the origins of quantum mechanics told from a historical perspective, for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

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463

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Cambridge University Press

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1107017092

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Old New Kent County [Virginia]

Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and Places Volume II

By: Malcolm H Harris

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Old New Kent County [Virginia]

Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and Places Volume II

By: Malcolm H Harris

Dr. Malcolm Harris' two-volume history and genealogy of "Old" New Kent County (the three present-day counties in the aggregate) is one of the great achievements of Virginia local history of the last century. Clearfield Company is honored to have been selected by the Harris family to produce this hardcover edition of "Old New Kent County." Privately published and out of print for many years, this work takes on even greater importance in light of the loss of county records in New Kent and in King & Queen counties and the survival of mere fragments for King William County prior to 1865.

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Genealogical Publishing Company

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0806352949

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9780806352947

The Writing on the Wall

Studies in the Architectural Context of Late Assyrian Palace Inscriptions

By: John Malcolm Russell

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The Writing on the Wall

Studies in the Architectural Context of Late Assyrian Palace Inscriptions

By: John Malcolm Russell

It is too often forgotten that every Assyrian “historical” inscription functioned in a very specific context. This context influenced its content and the way in which it was perceived by ancient viewers and readers. Russell’s goal is to address the reconstruction of the context of these inscriptions in order to elucidate their original impact. In the past, the palace inscriptions, including Assyrian palace inscriptions, have been published in composite editions with little or no reference to the provenience of the individual exemplars; in addition, the original excavation reports often were more interested in the content of the inscriptions than in their locations. To achieve the objective of placing these inscriptions in their original contexts and thereby provide a base for further study of them, and stimulated by two seasons of renewed excavations at Nineveh during which he studied many inscriptions in situ, Russell returned to the British Museum and Layard’s original, handwritten notes from the 19th century excavations at Nineveh—the goal being to catalogue fully and as completely as possible the individual inscriptions and their locations. The results of Russell’s labors are here published, including the first publication of several shorter inscriptions. The book is lavishly illustrated, both with museum photos and with photos by the author of many of the inscriptions in situ. The book will no doubt be the basis of all further study of the relationship between inscription and context in the palaces of the Assyrian kings.

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361

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Penn State Press

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1575065045

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The Final Sack of Nineveh

The Discovery, Documentation, and Destruction of King Sennacherib's Throne Room at Nineveh, Iraq

By: John Malcolm Russell

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The Final Sack of Nineveh

The Discovery, Documentation, and Destruction of King Sennacherib's Throne Room at Nineveh, Iraq

By: John Malcolm Russell

In his palace at Nineveh, Assyrian King Sennacherib immortalized his campaign against Jerusalem with a series of sculptures. Russell presents photographs and drawings of the sculptures, and proposes standards for the preservation of artifacts.

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Yale University Press

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0300074182

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9780300074185

Maxwell's Enduring Legacy

A Scientific History of the Cavendish Laboratory

By: Malcolm Longair

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Maxwell's Enduring Legacy

A Scientific History of the Cavendish Laboratory

By: Malcolm Longair

The Cavendish Laboratory is arguably the most famous physics laboratory in the world. Founded in 1874, it rapidly gained a leading international reputation through the researches of the Cavendish professors beginning with Maxwell, Rayleigh, J. J. Thomson, Rutherford and Bragg. Its name will always be associated with the discoveries of the electron, the neutron, the structure of the DNA molecule and pulsars, but these are simply the tip of the iceberg of outstanding science. The physics carried out in the laboratory is the central theme of the book and this is explained in reasonably non-technical terms. The research activities are set in their international context. Generously illustrated, with many pictures of the apparatus used and diagrams from the original papers, the story is brought right up to date with descriptions of the science carried out under the leadership of the very different personalities of Mott, Pippard and Edwards.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316033414

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9781316033418

New Economics as Mainstream Economics

By: Malcolm Sawyer

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New Economics as Mainstream Economics

By: Malcolm Sawyer

This volume deals with both a new theoretical framework and the capability of new economics to tackle a number of economic problems. It offers detailed analysis and informed comment on the type of new economics emerging in the aftermath of the financial crisis and the 'great recession'.

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251

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Springer

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023030768X

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9780230307681

Republics of Myth

National Narratives and the US-Iran Conflict

By: Hussein Banai,Malcolm Byrne,John Tirman

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Republics of Myth

National Narratives and the US-Iran Conflict

By: Hussein Banai,Malcolm Byrne,John Tirman

Why does the rift between the US and Iran persist? Iran and the United States have been at odds for forty years, locked in a cold war that has run the gamut from harsh rhetoric to hostage-taking, from crippling sanctions to targeted killings. In Republics of Myth, Hussein Banai, Malcolm Byrne, and John Tirman argue that a major contributing factor to this tenacious enmity is how each nation views itself. The two nations have differing interests and grievances about each other, but their often-deadly confrontation derives from the very different national narratives that shape their politics, actions, and vision of their own destiny in the world. The dominant American narrative is the myth of the frontier—that the US can tame it, tame its inhabitants, and nurture democracy as well. Iran, conversely, can claim two dominant myths: the first, an unbroken (but not for lack of trying) lineage back to Cyrus the Great, and the second, the betrayal of Imam Hussein, the Prophet's grandson. Both Iranian myths feature a detestable outsider as an enemy of the Iranian state and source of the nation's ills and misfortune. The two countries have clashed so severely in part, the authors argue, because their national narratives constantly drive them to do so. Drawing on newly declassified documents and discussions with policymakers, the authors analyze an array of missed opportunities over several decades to improve the US-Iran relationship. From the coup d'état that overthrew Iran's legitimate premier Mohammad Mosaddeq to the hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq War, the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing, post-9/11 antagonisms, and other points of conflict, each episode illustrates anew the weight of historical narratives on present circumstances. Finally, Barack Obama's diplomacy and Donald Trump's determination to undo the 2015 nuclear accord are explored—both examples of the enduring power of America's frontier narrative. Introducing new insights and knowledge in a highly readable narrative, Republics of Myth makes a major contribution to understanding this vital conflict.

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259

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JHU Press

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1421443325

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9781421443324

Early Trade Unionism

Fraternity, Skill and the Politics of Labour

By: Malcolm Chase

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Early Trade Unionism

Fraternity, Skill and the Politics of Labour

By: Malcolm Chase

Once the heartland of British labour history, trade unionism has been marginalised in much recent scholarship. In a critical survey from the earliest times to the nineteenth century, this book argues for its reinstatement. Trade unionism is shown to be both intrinsically important and to provide a window onto the broader historical landscape; the evolution of trade union principles and practices is traced from the seventeenth century to mid-Victorian times. Underpinning this survey is an explanation of labour organisation that reaches back to the fourteenth century. Throughout, the emphasis is on trade union mentality and ideology, rather than on institutional history. There is a critical focus on the politics of gender, on the demarcation of skill and on the role of the state in labour issues. New insight is provided on the long-debated question of trade unions’ contribution to social and political unrest from the era of the French Revolution through to Chartism.

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444

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Routledge

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135194228X

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9781351942287

Conservative Politics in France

By: Malcolm Anderson

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Conservative Politics in France

By: Malcolm Anderson

First published in 1974 Conservative Politics in France gives a scholarly account of politics in France from 1880 to the present and explains the way in which the Right has evolved from a collection of weak and transitory political associations to the relatively well – organised Gaullist coalition. Exciting patterns of interaction between personal careers, political events, and party organisation have characterised this period. War and colonial conflict have brought an end not only to regimes but also to political parties. The lingering influences of an aristocracy and bourgeoisie de tradition, and the survival of a large peasantry and local social systems preserved peculiar styles of politics. The first great wave of party building at the beginning of the twentieth century produced organisations ranging from the doctrinaire anti-parliamentary league to the loose electoral association. The Fourth Republic saw another wave of party building but only since 1958 has a party emerged which can attract most of the moderate and conservative electorate. No other book has attempted to cover this historical period and to give detail accounts of local as well as national political structures. This is an interesting read for scholars and researchers of French political history, French politics, and European politics.

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Taylor & Francis

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1003809820

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9781003809821

Lisbon, City of the Sea

A History

By: Malcolm Jack

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Lisbon, City of the Sea

A History

By: Malcolm Jack

Lisbon: City of the Sea is a beautifully written portrait of a much loved city, from its origins in Greek legend to the present day. Malcolm Jack vividly captures the rich and unique history of this haunting and attractive port whose prominent position on the Tagus estuary has inextricably bound its character with the sea. Lisbon is a city of steep inclines and complicated, unsymmetrical streets that criss-cross the hills only in the Baixa area near the river and in the more modern, northern part of the city does any form of a grid system appear. It has enjoyed a political history that has directed Portugal's focus more overseas than inland towards continental Europe, in part because of Spain's geographical position. Thus the city has been stretched in one direction toward Brazil and in another toward the Cape of Good Hope and from there to Asia and the East. Beginning with its earliest inhabitants, Jack traces the city's life through its imperial success in the sixteenth century and the devastating earthquake that humbled the city and shocked Europe in 1755 to its current position as a vibrant and successful European capital. Lisbon's romantic atmosphere has captured the imaginations of foreigners through the ages. Poets, writers and musicians have all drawn inspiration from different parts of Lisbon. This sensitive exploration of the city's many aspects draws out its cosmopolitan nature, as well as its colourful culture and self-image and brings us closer to understanding its true spirit. Engaging and accessible, this book will appeal to Lisbon's many visitors as well as anyone interested in European history.

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254

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1838601740

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9781838601744

T.E. Lawrence

By: Malcolm Brown

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T.E. Lawrence

By: Malcolm Brown

From the British Library archives comes a new, brief biography of one of the world's most intriguing personalities.

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172

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NYU Press

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0814799205

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9780814799208

Art, Space and the City

By: Malcolm Miles

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Art, Space and the City

By: Malcolm Miles

This book examines public art outside the normal confines of art criticism and places it within broader contexts of public space and gender by exploring both the aesthetic and political aspects of the medium.

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Routledge

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1134771029

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Book's by Malcolm R. Campbell

The Moral Wager

The Moral Wager

Quantum Concepts in Physics

Quantum Concepts in Physics

Old New Kent County [Virginia]

Old New Kent County [Virginia]

The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

The Final Sack of Nineveh

The Final Sack of Nineveh

Maxwell's Enduring Legacy

Maxwell's Enduring Legacy

New Economics as Mainstream Economics

New Economics as Mainstream Economics

Republics of Myth

Republics of Myth

Early Trade Unionism

Early Trade Unionism

Conservative Politics in France

Conservative Politics in France

Lisbon, City of the Sea

Lisbon, City of the Sea

T.E. Lawrence

T.E. Lawrence

Art, Space and the City

Art, Space and the City

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