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Author |
: Davis Baird |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 297 |
Release |
: 2004-02-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780520928206 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0520928202 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Thing Knowledge by : Davis Baird
Western philosophers have traditionally concentrated on theory as the means for expressing knowledge about a variety of phenomena. This absorbing book challenges this fundamental notion by showing how objects themselves, specifically scientific instruments, can express knowledge. As he considers numerous intriguing examples, Davis Baird gives us the tools to "read" the material products of science and technology and to understand their place in culture. Making a provocative and original challenge to our conception of knowledge itself, Thing Knowledge demands that we take a new look at theories of science and technology, knowledge, progress, and change. Baird considers a wide range of instruments, including Faraday's first electric motor, eighteenth-century mechanical models of the solar system, the cyclotron, various instruments developed by analytical chemists between 1930 and 1960, spectrometers, and more.
Author |
: Duncan Pritchard |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 466 |
Release |
: 2015-12-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781135037451 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1135037450 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis What is this thing called Philosophy? by : Duncan Pritchard
What is this thing called Philosophy? is the definitive textbook for all who want a thorough introduction to the field. It introduces philosophy using a question-led approach that reflects the discursive nature of the discipline. Edited by Duncan Pritchard, each section is written by a high-profile contributor focusing on a key area of philosophy, and contains three or four question-based chapters offering an accessible point of engagement. The core areas of philosophy covered are: Ethics Political Philosophy Aesthetics Epistemology Philosophy of Mind Metaphysics Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Religion The Meaning of Life. The accompanying Routledge companion website features valuable online resources for both instructors and students including links to audio and video material, multiple-choice questions, interactive flashcards, essay questions and annotated further reading. This is the essential textbook for students approaching the study of philosophy for the first time.
Author |
: Barry Allen |
Publisher |
: Harvard University Press |
Total Pages |
: 300 |
Release |
: 2015-04-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780674335912 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0674335910 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis Vanishing Into Things by : Barry Allen
Barry Allen explores the concept of knowledge in Chinese thought over two millennia and compares the different philosophical imperatives that have driven Chinese and Western thought. Challenging the hyperspecialized epistemology of modern Western philosophy, he urges his readers toward an ethical appreciation of why knowledge is worth pursuing.
Author |
: Josh Kaufman |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 290 |
Release |
: 2013-06-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101623046 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101623047 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis The First 20 Hours by : Josh Kaufman
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Author |
: Marcus Du Sautoy |
Publisher |
: Fourth Estate |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2016 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0007576668 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780007576661 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis What We Cannot Know by : Marcus Du Sautoy
Britain's most famous mathematician takes us to the edge of knowledge to show us what we cannot know. Is the universe infinite? Do we know what happened before the Big Bang? Where is human consciousness located in the brain? And are there more undiscovered particles out there, beyond the Higgs boson? In the modern world, science is king: weekly headlines proclaim the latest scientific breakthroughs and numerous mathematical problems, once indecipherable, have now been solved. But are there limits to what we can discover about our physical universe? In this very personal journey to the edges of knowledge, Marcus du Sautoy investigates how leading experts in fields from quantum physics and cosmology, to sensory perception and neuroscience, have articulated the current lie of the land. In doing so, he travels to the very boundaries of understanding, questioning contradictory stories and consulting cutting edge data. Is it possible that we will one day know everything? Or are there fields of research that will always lie beyond the bounds of human comprehension? And if so, how do we cope with living in a universe where there are things that will forever transcend our understanding? In What We Cannot Know, Marcus du Sautoy leads us on a thought-provoking expedition to the furthest reaches of modern science. Prepare to be taken to the edge of knowledge to find out if there's anything we truly cannot know.
Author |
: Duncan Pritchard |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 198 |
Release |
: 2010-02-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136976827 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1136976825 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis What is this Thing Called Knowledge? by : Duncan Pritchard
What is Knowledge? Where does it come from? Can we know anything at all? This lucid and engaging introduction grapples with these central questions in the theory of knowledge, offering a clear, non-partisan view of the main themes of epistemology including recent developments such as virtue epistemology and contextualism. Duncan Pritchard discusses traditional issues and contemporary ideas in thirteen easily digestible sections, including: the value of knowledge the structure of knowledge virtues and faculties perception testimony and memory induction scepticism. What is this thing called Knowledge? contains many helpful student-friendly features including study questions, annotated further reading, a glossary and a guide to web resources. Clear and interesting examples are used throughout. This is an ideal first textbook in the theory of knowledge for undergraduates taking a first course in philosophy.
Author |
: Alfred Edward Taylor |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 560 |
Release |
: 1926 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015005112993 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Plato, the Man and His Work by : Alfred Edward Taylor
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 1032 |
Release |
: 1872 |
ISBN-10 |
: OXFORD:555035226 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Contemporary Review by :
Author |
: Thomas Hughes (of Market Rasen.) |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 1871 |
ISBN-10 |
: NLS:V000598215 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Things New and Old Relative to Life: Being Sermons on Different Subjects by : Thomas Hughes (of Market Rasen.)
Author |
: Albert Stöckl |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 466 |
Release |
: 1911 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105046632175 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pre-scholastic and scholastic philosophy by : Albert Stöckl