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James Tully is one of the world's most influential political philosophers at work today. Over the past thirty years - first with Strange Multiplicity (1995), and more fully with Public Philosophy in a New Key (2008) and On Global Citizenship (2014) -...

Superficially, Wittgenstein and Heidegger seem worlds apart: they worked in different philosophical traditions, seemed mostly ignorant of one another's work, and Wittgenstein's terse aphorisms in plain language could not be farther stylistically...

The social sciences playa variety of multifaceted roles in the policymaking process. So varied are these roles, indeed, that it is futile to talk in the singular about the use of social science in policymaking, as if there were...

The conference on which this volume is based was one of a series of symposia initiated by the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on the theory and research surrounding topics of interest to the...

From July 16 through July 21, 1984 a group of American and West German scholars met in Marburg, West Germany to discuss their com­ mon work on the topic of justice in social relations. For over 30 hours they presented papers,...

I Several years ago, when the Carter administration announced that it would support congressional action to end the public fund­ ing of abortions, the President was asked at a press conference whether he thought that such a...

There is widespread agreement among large segments of western society that we are living in a period of hard times. At first glance such a belief might seem exceedingly odd. After all, persons in western society find themselves...

Especially when there is a lot of political rhetoric in the air, those of us with strong political convictions are inclined to reflect on just why we hold certain views even as others who are basically like us hold very different ones. Social scientists...

Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem written by William Shakespeare in 1593. The poem tells the story of the goddess Venus, who falls in love with the mortal Adonis. Despite her attempts to seduce him, Adonis remains steadfast in his refusal to give in...

1. The ?rst edition of this book was published in 1977. The text has been well received and is still used, although it has been out of print for some time. In the intervening three decades, a lot of interesting things have happened to mathematical logic:...

""An Inquiry Into The Modern Prevailing Notions Respecting That Freedom Of Will"" is a philosophical and theological treatise written by Jonathan Edwards in 1840. The book examines the concept of free will and challenges the prevailing notions of the...

""An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece"" is a book written by George Hamilton Gordon, the 4th Earl of Aberdeen, and published in 1860. The book is a...

""An Inquiry Into Socialism"" is a book written by Thomas Kirkup in 1907. The book explores the ideology of socialism and its historical development, as well as its potential for solving various social and economic problems. Kirkup examines the key...

An Inquiry Concerning The Relation Of Death To Probation is a book written by George Frederick Wright in 1882. The book explores the relationship between death and the concept of probation, which refers to the period of time in which a person is given...

""A Historical Dissertation Concerning The Antiquity Of The English Constitution"" is a book written by Gilbert Stuart in 1770. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and development of the English Constitution, tracing its history from...

""A Historical Exposition Of The Prophecies Of The Revelation Of St. John"" is a book written by Matthew Habershon in 1841. The book is a detailed analysis of the prophecies contained in the book of Revelation, as written by St. John in the New Testament...

""An Essay Towards A Science Of Consciousness: More Particularly Illustrative Of The Phenomena Of Human Knowledge, Feeling, And Action"" is a book written by J. L. Murphy in 1838. The book explores the concept of consciousness and aims to provide a...

""An Essay On The Relation Of The Theory Of Morals To Insanity"" is a book written by Thomas Mayo and originally published in 1834. The book explores the relationship between moral philosophy and mental illness, specifically focusing on how insanity can...

""A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1: More Especially With Reference To Architecture"" is a book written by James Fergusson in 1849. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of beauty in art, with a...

""An Exposition Of The Epistle Of The Apostle Paul To The Hebrews V1"" is a book written by John Brown and first published in 1862. The book is a detailed analysis and interpretation of the biblical epistle of Paul to the Hebrews, which is considered one...

An Examination Of President Edwards�������s Inquiry On The Freedom Of The Will (1841) is a book written by Jeremiah Day. The book is a critical analysis of the work of Jonathan Edwards, a theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the concept of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

An Essay On The Prophecies Relating To The Messiah: To Which Are Subjoined, An Inquiry Into Happiness, And Three Sermons (1773) is a book by John Maclaurin that focuses on the prophecies related to the Messiah. The book delves into the Old Testament...

""Essay On The Kingdom Of Christ: To Which Is Added, The Doctrine Of The Covenants"" is a religious text written by Abraham Booth and published in 1801. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which explores the nature and extent of Christ's...

""An Essay On The Equity Of Divine Government, And The Sovereignty Of Divine Grace"" is a religious text written by Edward Williams and published in 1809. The book explores the concept of divine government and the role of divine grace in the lives of...

An Essay On The Constitution Of The Earth is a scientific work written by Robert Ward in 1844. The book explores the geological makeup and structure of the Earth, delving into topics such as the formation of mountains, the composition of rocks and...

""An Essay On Public Happiness V1"" is a historical investigation of the state of human nature and its impact on public happiness. Written by French author Francois Jean Chastellux in 1774, the book explores the different periods of history and how they...

An Essay On Light Reading: As It May Be Supposed To Influence Moral Conduct And Literary Taste is a book written by Edward Mangin and published in 1808. In this book, Mangin explores the impact of reading light literature on the moral conduct and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""An Essay on Friendship"" is a book written by Percival Andree Pickering in 1875. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of friendship, its various forms, and the role it plays in human life. The author delves into the philosophy of...

""An Epitome And Analysis Of Savigny�������s Treatise On Obligations In Roman Law"" is a book written by Archibald Brown in 1872. The book provides a concise summary and analysis of Friedrich Carl von Savigny's treatise on obligations in Roman law. The...

An Elementary Logic, published in 1906, is a book written by John Edward Russell. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of logic, aimed at beginners and students of the subject. The author introduces the basic concepts of logic, including...

""An Essay On The Investigation Of The First Principles Of Nature, Part 1: Together With The Application Thereof To Solve The Phenomena Of The Physical System"" is a philosophical work written by Felix O�������Gallagher in 1784. The book explores the...

""An Essay On Temptation"" is a book written by Enoch Cobb Wines in 1865. The book is a philosophical exploration of the concept of temptation and its effects on human behavior. Wines examines the nature of temptation, its sources, and the ways in which...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""An Essay On Man"" is a philosophical poem written by Alexander Pope in 1733. The poem is divided into four epistles and explores the nature of humanity and its place in the universe. Pope argues that humans are a part of a greater cosmic order and that...

""An Epitome of the First Book of Dr. John Bridges Defense of the Government of the Church of England, and Ecclesiastical Matters"" is a book written by Mar-Prelate and Martin in 1843. The book is a summary of the first book of Dr. John Bridges' defense...

An Elementary Treatise on Moral Philosophy is a book written by William Watson English and published in 1865. The book is a comprehensive guide to moral philosophy, covering topics such as ethics, virtue, duty, and moral reasoning. The author presents a...

A Short Analysis Of Paley�������s Evidences Of Christianity, With Questions And Recent Senate House Examination Papers (1879) is a book written by John Mackenzie Bacon. The book provides a concise and critical analysis of William Paley's Evidences of...

""A Short And Easy Method With Deists"" is a book written by Charles Leslie in 1805. In this book, Leslie provides a concise and straightforward argument for the validity and certainty of the Christian religion. He specifically addresses those who...

A Second Letter to Edmund Burke is a political essay written by Joseph Price in 1782. The book is a response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, which criticized the French Revolution and advocated for preserving the traditional...

""A Review of the Principal Questions in Morals"" is a philosophical work written by Richard Price and published in 1787. The book explores various questions related to moral philosophy, including the origin of our ideas of virtue, the nature of virtue...

""A Residence of Eight Years in Persia, Among the Nestorian Christians: With Notices of the Muhammedans"" is a historical travelogue written by Justin Perkins and published in 1843. The book describes Perkins' experiences during his eight-year stay in...

A Real Queen's Fairy Tale is a novel published in 1901, written by Carmen Sylva. The book tells the story of a young girl named Princess Elisabeth who lives in a small kingdom. Her mother, the Queen, dies when she is young, leaving her to be raised by...