Philosophy of Science


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What is science? -- Scientific inference -- Explanation in science -- Realism and anti-realism -- Scientific change and scientific revolutions -- Philosophical problems in physics, biology, and psychology -- Science and its critics.




Philosophy For Dummies


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Confused by metaphysics? In a muddle with aesthetics? Intimidated by Kant? Then look no further! Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition is a complete crash-course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today. Tying in with standard UK curricula and including core topics such as logic, ethics and political philosophy, this impartial, expert guide cuts through the jargon to give you the facts. Whether you're a philosophy student or a complete beginner, Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition will get you thinking and talking about philosophy in no time, and with maximum confidence.




Introducción a la filosofía aplicada y a la filosofía clínica


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La FILOSOFÍA APLICADA consiste en aquella práctica profesional en la que un especialista, el filósofo, ayuda a individuos y/o grupos a analizar críticamente los elementos básicos de sus problemas y cuestiones existenciales. Utiliza herramientas argumentales, lógicas, comprensivas (hermenéuticas) y experienciales para ayudar a la persona a profundizar en las raíces de aquello que le crea inquietud. Actualmente, los filósofos aplicados han extendido su campo de acción hasta las prisiones, hospitales, escuelas y universidades, consultas o ámbitos lúdicos como bibliotecas, cafeterías o centros de enología. La FILOSOFÍA CLÍNICA es una forma de ayuda desarrollada fuera de los espacios académicos de la Medicina y de la Psicología. Posee tres momentos esenciales: la exposición de la historia de vida de la persona para el delineamiento de su red intelectiva, la planificación clínica y la aplicación de los submodos o procedimientos clínicos. Entre las terapias verbales, es la que más se aproxima a la tradición filosófica, tomando de ella varios conceptos que, en cualquier caso, organiza de forma peculiar. Su justificación se basa en el método fenomenológico y en varias corrientes psicológicas. Aunque se utiliza, esencialmente, para la clínica personal, está empezando a utilizarse en grupos y en empresas. Después de veinte años de experiencias en Brasil, comienza a llegar a otros países. El objetivo inicial de este libro fue ofrecer una introducción a sendos campos y vertebrar una reflexión sobre sus bases orteguianas (y zambranianas) en el ámbito español y brasileño. A tal fin, se une a las contribuciones de Packter y Barrientos la de uno de los especialistas internacionales reconocidos en la filosofía de JOSÉ ORTEGA Y GASSET: José Mauricio de Carvalho.




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An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy


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Covers the period from the beginning of Greek Philosophy to St. Augustine.




Introduction to the Reading of Hegel


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Of the first six chapters of the Phenomenology of the spirit -- Summary of the course in 1937-1938 -- Philosophy and wisdom -- A note on eternity, time, and the concept -- Interpretation of the third part of chapter VIII -- A dialectic of the real and the phenomenological method in Hegel.




Latin American Identity and Constructions of Difference


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"Required reading for those interested in Latin American identity. Authors recognize difficulty of the pregnancy of the moment - globalization and diaspora - in which the topic is being discussed. In the introduction, Chanady offers an excellent historical review of the topic. Essays by Enrique Dussel, Josâe Rabasa (see item #bi 98003988#), Franðcois Perus, and Iris Zavala are especially noteworthy"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.







An Introduction to Latin American Philosophy


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Latin American philosophy is best understood as a type of applied philosophy devoted to issues related to the culture and politics of Latin America. This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of its central topics. It explores not only the unique insights offered by Latin American thinkers into the traditional pre-established fields of Western philosophy, but also the many 'isms' developed as a direct result of Latin American thought. Many concern matters of practical ethics and social and political philosophy, such as Lascasianism, Arielism, Bolívarism, modest and immodest feminisms, republicanism, positivism, Marxism, and liberationism. But there are also meta-philosophical 'isms' such as originalism and perspectivism. Together with clear and accessible discussions of the major issues and arguments, the book offers helpful summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of terms. It will be valuable for all readers wanting to explore the richness and diversity of Latin American philosophy.




The Divine Charter


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Although Mexico began its national life in the 1821 as one of the most liberal democracies in the world, it ended the century with an authoritarian regime. Examining this defining process, distinguished historians focus on the evolution of Mexican liberalism from the perspectives of politics, the military, the Church, and the economy. Based on extensive archival research, the chapters demonstrate that--despite widely held assumptions--liberalism was not an alien ideology unsuited to Mexico's traditional, conservative, and multiethnic society. On the contrary, liberalism in New Spain arose from Hispanic culture, which drew upon a shared European tradition reaching back to ancient Greece. This volume provides the first systematic exploration of the evolution of Mexican liberal traditions in the nineteenth century. The chapters assess the changes in liberal ideology, the nature of federalism, efforts to create stability with a liberal monarchy in the 1860s, the Church's accommodation to the new liberal order, the role of the army and of the civil militias, the liberal tax system, and attempts to modernize the economy in the latter part of the century. Taken together, these essays provide a nuanced and comprehensive analysis of the transformation of liberalism in Mexico. Contributions by: Christon I. Archer, William H. Beezley, Marcello Carmagnani, Manuel Chust, Brian Connaughton, Robert H. Duncan, Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Alicia Hernández Chávez, Sandra Kuntz Ficker, Andrés Reséndez, Jaime E. Rodríguez O., and José Antonio Serrano Ortega