Open Past, Open Future
Author : S. P. Rawal
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,91 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Businessmen
ISBN : 9789391256982
The Open Future
Author : Patrick Todd
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 32,53 MB
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0192897918
Book Description
In The Open Future: Why Future Contingents are all False, Patrick Todd launches a sustained defense of a radical interpretation of the doctrine of the open future. He argues that all claims about undetermined aspects of the future are simply false. Todd argues that this theory is metaphysically more parsimonius than its rivals, and that objections to its logical and practical coherence are much overblown. Todd shows how proponents of this view can maintain classical logic, and argues that the view has substantial advantages over Ockhamist, supervaluationist, and relativist alternatives. Todd draws inspiration from theories of ''neg-raising'' in linguistics, from debates about omniscience within the philosophy of religion, and defends a crucial comparison between his account of future contingents and certain more familiar theories of counterfactuals. Further, Todd defends his theory of the open future from the charges that it cannot make sense of our practices of betting, makes our credences regarding future contingents unintelligible, and is at odds with proper norms of assertion. In the end, in Todd's classical open future, we have a compelling new solution to the longstanding problem of future contingents.
Japan's Open Future
Author : John Haffner
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 18,8 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0857286854
Book Description
In the fast changing modern world where does Japan fit in, and how should it relate to the United States and China? Three foreign commentators make a provocative and persuasive argument that the time has come for Japan to help build a stronger Asian community, and to become an engage and conscientious global citizen.
Relative Truth
Author : Manuel García-Carpintero
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 12,24 MB
Release : 2008-08-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0199234957
Book Description
Relative Truth examines a question which has become the focus of one of the liveliest debates in philosophy: whether truth is relative to standards of taste, values, or subjective informational states. Specially written papers by leading figures, together with a helpful introduction, make this book the starting-point for future work.
The Future of Open Theism
Author : Richard Rice
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 17,16 MB
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830839380
Book Description
Evangelical theology has grappled with open theism and its alternative doctrine of God for decades. Richard Rice recounts the history of open theism from its antecedents and early developments to its more recent expressions, considering how it might continue to develop in relation to several primary doctrines of the Christian faith.
How Open is the Future?
Author : Marleen Wynants
Publisher : ASP / VUBPRESS / UPA
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 18,37 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9054873787
Book Description
With the rise of the internet and the growing concern over intellectual property, this study provides an open, constructive platform for a wide range of lawyers, artists, journalists, and activists to discuss their views on the future of free and open-source software. By exchanging both complementary and conflicting opinions, the contributors look ahead to the evolution, prospects, and issues of sharing knowledge and ideas through technology.
A Critical Introduction to the Metaphysics of Time
Author : Benjamin Curtis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 20,57 MB
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1472566874
Book Description
What is the nature of time? Does it flow? Do the past and future exist? Drawing connections between historical and present-day questions, A Critical Introduction to the Metaphysics of Time provides an up-to-date guide to one of the most central and debated topics in contemporary metaphysics. Introducing the views and arguments of Parmenides, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Newton and Leibniz, this accessible introduction covers the history of the philosophy of time from the Pre-Socratics to the beginning of the 20th Century. The historical survey presents the necessary background to understanding more recent developments, including McTaggart's 1908 argument for the unreality of time, the open future, the perdurance/endurance debate, the possibility of time travel, and the relevance of current physics to the philosophy of time. Informed by cutting-edge philosophical research, A Critical Introduction to the Metaphysics of Time evaluates influential historical arguments in the context of contemporary developments. For students looking to gain insights into how ideas within the philosophy of time have developed and better understand recent arguments, this is the ideal starting point.
Forge Your Future with Open Source
Author : VM (Vicky) Brasseur
Publisher : Pragmatic Bookshelf
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 14,58 MB
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1680506390
Book Description
Free and open source is the foundation of software development, and it's built by people just like you. Discover the fundamental tenets that drive the movement. Take control of your career by selecting the right project to meet your professional goals. Master the language and avoid the pitfalls that typically ensnare new contributors. Join a community of like-minded people and change the world. Programmers, writers, designers, and everyone interested in software will make their mark through free and open source software contributions. Free and open source software is the default choice for the programming languages and technologies which run our world today, and it's all built and maintained by people just like you. No matter your skill level or area of expertise, with this book you will contribute to free and open source software projects. Using this practical approach you'll understand not only the mechanics of contributing, but also how doing so helps your career as well as the community. This book doesn't assume that you're a programmer, or even that you have prior experience with free and open source software. Learn what open source is, where it came from, and why it's important. Start on the right foot by mastering the structure and tools you need before you contribute. Choose the right project for you, amplifying the impact of your contribution. Submit your first contribution, whether it's code, writing, design, or community organising. Find out what to do when things don't go the way you expect. Discover how to start your own project and make it friendly and welcoming to contributors. Anyone can contribute! Make your mark today and help others while also helping yourself.
A History to Open the Future
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 18,66 MB
Release : 2010
Category : East Asia
ISBN : 9788996417316
Book Description
The Battle for Open
Author : Martin Weller
Publisher : Ubiquity Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 30,66 MB
Release : 2014-11-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 1909188352
Book Description
With the success of open access publishing, Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open education practices, the open approach to education has moved from the periphery to the mainstream. This marks a moment of victory for the open education movement, but at the same time the real battle for the direction of openness begins. As with the green movement, openness now has a market value and is subject to new tensions, such as venture capitalists funding MOOC companies. This is a crucial time for determining the future direction of open education. In this volume, Martin Weller examines four key areas that have been central to the developments within open education: open access, MOOCs, open education resources and open scholarship. Exploring the tensions within these key arenas, he argues that ownership over the future direction of openness is significant to all of those with an interest in education.
