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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. René Descartes is perhaps most remembered for declaring, "I think, therefore, I am." First published in 1644, Descartes's Principles of Philosophy elucidates the meaning of those words that ushered in a new era of philosophical thought. Unlike the medieval philosophers who often began by examining the existence and nature of God in a spirit of faith, Descartes begins...
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Located in the mountains of east-central Arizona, Grasshopper Pueblo is a prehistoric ruin that has been excavated and interpreted more thoroughly than most sites in the Southwest: more than 100 rooms have been unearthed here, and artifacts of remarkable quantity and quality have been discovered. Thanks to these findings, we know more about ancient life at Grasshopper than at most other pueblos. Now two archaeologists who have devoted more than two...
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Gary King is the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard University. His books include A Solution to the Ecological Inference Problem (Princeton). Robert O. Keohane is professor emeritus of international affairs at Princeton University. His books include After Hegemony (Princeton). Sidney Verba (1932–2019) was the Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor Emeritus and research professor of government at Harvard. His books include...
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Immanuel's Kant's groundbreaking work, considered to be among the most influential philosophical texts in the Western canon Familiar to philosophy students through the centuries, The Critique of Pure Reason is in many ways Kant's magnum opus. First published in 1781, it seeks to define what can be known by reason alone without evidence from experience. Kant begins by defining a posteriori knowledge, which is gained through the senses, versus a priori...
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There will be mostly philosophy in the book with real life examples; it will go around and against generic dogmas, beliefs and rules. Even though it's called a "system", there will be no such thing as "5 rules to lose weight", it is a system because there are systematical approaches used. Anti-Habit System is not a program, not a teaching, not a cult or a belief; it is pure logical philosophical and beneficial use of human habits. Main result is not...
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10 Ways Philosophy is Practical . . . and Counting introduces you to a series of practical themes that have served the author throughout his life. Each theme is explored in depth in terms of it is meaning, its value and its limits. Exercises and readings are provided at the end of each theme exploration to facilitate you developing a better understanding of how you run your life, the assumptions you make and the principles you live by. The heart of...
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"¿Qué quiere decir ser con y para otros dentro del proyecto heideggeriano de una ontología de la existencia humana como propedéutica para el esclarecimiento del significado de ser en general? ¿Cuál es la significación del carácter social o comunitario de la constitución esencial del ser humano, de acuerdo con la comprensión heideggeriana de este? La manera cómo Heidegger estructura y desarrolla su análisis de la existencia en Ser y tiempo...
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This book is intended as a detailed guide to hexagram prediction method using the ancient Chinese classic Book of Changes (Zhou Yi). This writing provides explanations of most of what is called hexagram prediction using the six lines of a hexagram. The author gives information on methods of casting a hexagram, on the use of a cast hexagram to perform a divination, on the use of six relatives, on the use of trunks and branches and on the use of roles...
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History of twentieth-century philosophy of science opens with an introduction to contemporary philosophy of science as of the beginning of the twenty-first century, and describes the new specialty of computational philosophy of science. Seven chapters describing the philosophies of several major philosophers of science follow this introductory chapter. These major philosophers include Ernst Mach and Pierre Duhem, Rudolf Carnap and Willard Van Quine,...
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Las prácticas filosóficas se han abierto hoy un espacio, tanto en el mundo de esa disciplina como en los campos sociales. Una parte de la filosofía desistió de dedicarse solamente a la labor teórica y se atrevió a dar importantes pasos hacia la interacción con los otros. En este libro escriben buena parte de los principales filósofos prácticos de la filosofía con/para niños, la consultoría filosófica y los talleres filosóficos aplicados...
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What is the relationship between democracy and critical thinking? What must a citizen in a democracy know to make the word democracy meaningful? In A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defense, historian and educator Normand Baillargeon provides readers with the tools to see through the spin and jargon of everyday politics and news reporting in order to decide for themselves what is at stake and how to ask the necessary questions to protect themselves...
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Arturo Roig consideraba sustancial comprender al sujeto en su concreción histórica y, por tanto, pensaba que era no solo legítimo sino indispensable generar una Historia de las ideas de América Latina. Este historiar debía dar cuenta del desenvolvimiento del pensamiento en la región, así como deliberar sobre el sentido de su Filosofía.
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Whether you like it or not, what you put into this world, you will get out. There are many factors that determine success, wealth, happiness, and health, but what if you could harness the energy of the universe for your life? If you want to attract those things in life like health, happiness, love and wealth, you need to TRULLY understand and apply "The Law of Attraction" effectively. Why isn't the Law of Attraction (LOA) working for most of people...
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Kaizen is a Japanese management philosophy that emphasises continuous improvement in all aspects of an organisation's operations. The philosophy can be applied to various industries, including manufacturing, service delivery, healthcare, education, and sports. Key aspects of the Kaizen approach include employee engagement, data-driven decision-making, and the promotion of standardised processes. By adopting the mindset of Kaizen, organisations can...
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Frequentemente llamado "El fundador de la filosofía moderna" y el "padre de la matemática moderna", René Descartes es considerado uno de los pensadores más importantes e influyentes en la Historia del Pensamiento Occidental, habiendo inspirado a contemporáneos y a varias generaciones de filósofos posteriores. Los expertos afirman que, a partir de Descartes, se inauguró el racionalismo de la Edad Moderna. En este valioso eBook, el lector podrá...
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A medio camino entre un manual metodológico y un texto de reflexión teórica, Cómo iniciarse en la investigación académica. Una guía práctica ofrece una estrategia simple, efectiva e iluminadora que permite a todo estudiante universitario emprender la desafiante y maravillosa tarea de elaborar una investigación propia, original y de buen nivel.
El libro presenta los fundamentos de la investigación académica y parte de una reflexión acerca...
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Vous venez d'arriver à l'université. Dès le premier cours, on vous demande d'entreprendre et de mener à bien une recherche, de vous préparer pour un examen. Par quel bout commencer? Et surtout comment maîtriser les savoir-faire qui seront utiles tout au long du parcours universitaire? Ce livre est un véritable programme qui se déploie en 12 leçons. Il vous aidera à interpréter correctement les consignes des examens et des travaux, prendre...
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Este libro le propone al lector un conjunto clave de consideraciones conceptuales, metodológicas y prácticas en torno al uso de métodos experimentales en ciencias sociales. Así mismo, ofrece una rica variedad de aproximaciones disciplinares, subdisciplinares, de enfoques, métodos y técnicas aplicadas mediante estudios inéditos sobre diferentes temas, problemas y casos. Por medio de doce capítulos, los autores hilan un recorrido que lleva al...
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