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The Cambridge Companion to The Communist Manifesto makes accessible to general readers the latest historical and biographical scholarship critically relevant to this classic text in political theory and intellectual history. It provides a fresh translation of the first edition by Terrell Carver and a transcription of the rare first English translation by Helen Macfarlane.

This comprehensive collection offers accessible overviews of the central features of Karl Popper's philosophy, as well as discussions of the more technical aspects of philosophy. The book will appeal to the general reader of philosophy, as well as to specialists.

This new edition of The Cambridge Companion to Newton includes three updated chapters, as well as a revised bibliography, new introduction and three entirely new chapters on continuous and discontinuous force in Newton's laws of motion, Newton's religion and Newton's efforts in chronology of the ancient past.

This new edition of The Cambridge Companion to Newton includes three updated chapters, as well as a revised bibliography, new introduction and three entirely new chapters on continuous and discontinuous force in Newton's laws of motion, Newton's religion and Newton's efforts in chronology of the ancient past.

The volume provides clear and comprehensive coverage of the main methodological debates and approaches within philosophy. The book gives equal weight to analytical and continental approaches, and pays attention to approaches that are often overlooked.

Full of insights and information for scholars, students, and citizens, this volume is a guide to understanding the constitutional design, purpose, and institutional practices envisioned by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - the authors of The Federalist.

This book explores the work of the influential philosopher Fichte, from his theoretical, ethical and political thought to his studies of religion and history. It is essential reading for students of Fichte and of German idealism, as well as for those interested in the history of philosophy more widely.

Anyone interested in the history of logic, and the history of philosophy more generally, will greatly benefit from this volume which focuses on an extremely rich period in the history of logic: the medieval period. A must-read for students as well as scholars of the history of philosophy.

Anyone interested in the history of logic, and the history of philosophy more generally, will greatly benefit from this volume which focuses on an extremely rich period in the history of logic: the medieval period. A must-read for students as well as scholars of the history of philosophy.

Covering the full range of Greek ethical thought, this volume includes chapters on the schools of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics, and on themes from love and virtue to impartiality and elitism. With cutting-edge research from leading scholars, this Companion will be invaluable for students of ancient philosophy.

Covering the full range of Greek ethical thought, this volume includes chapters on the schools of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics, and on themes from love and virtue to impartiality and elitism. With cutting-edge research from leading scholars, this Companion will be invaluable for students of ancient philosophy.

Charts the development of Wittgenstein's work on a wide range of topics, particularly language, logic, and mathematics. This second edition includes a new introduction and five new chapters - on Tractarian ethics, Wittgenstein's development, aspects, the mind, and time and history - as well as an updated and comprehensive bibliography.

Including three new chapters and an updated bibliography, this second edition is a crucial reference tool for the classical period of German philosophy. Systematically organized, and examining the roles of major and less well-known figures, this volume will be important for scholars and students of European philosophy at all levels.

Including three new chapters and an updated bibliography, this second edition is a crucial reference tool for the classical period of German philosophy. Systematically organized, and examining the roles of major and less well-known figures, this volume will be important for scholars and students of European philosophy at all levels.

Charts the development of Wittgenstein's work on a wide range of topics, particularly language, logic, and mathematics. This second edition includes a new introduction and five new chapters - on Tractarian ethics, Wittgenstein's development, aspects, the mind, and time and history - as well as an updated and comprehensive bibliography.

Hippocrates is a towering figure in Greek medicine, who has inspired generations of physicians over millennia in both the East and West. This accessible book introduces the legacy of Hippocrates, the man and the writings attributed to him. It is essential reading on courses in classics and the history of medicine.

Hippocrates is a towering figure in Greek medicine, who has inspired generations of physicians over millennia in both the East and West. This accessible book introduces the legacy of Hippocrates, the man and the writings attributed to him. It is essential reading on courses in classics and the history of medicine.

This volume highlights Berlin's significance to contemporary readers, regarding not only liberty and liberalism, the Enlightenment and Romanticism, and pluralism, but also political theory, history, and the social sciences. Berlin's writings remain indispensable for showing how great political and ethical ideas have shaped contemporary history.

The first volume examining the full range of medieval ethics in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy in an accessible way, exploring previously neglected topics including the importance of civil and canon law, mystical ethics, and the role of ethics in theology. It will interest students of ethics and medieval philosophy.

Comprehensive, accessible and detailed, this volume will be important for students and teachers seeking to develop their understanding of Nietzsche's philosophy. Key texts, including The Birth of Tragedy and Thus Spoke Zarathustra, are explored in depth, and topics covered include truth, science, art, history and his famous 'will to power'.

Full of insights and information for scholars, students, and citizens, this volume is a guide to understanding the constitutional design, purpose, and institutional practices envisioned by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - the authors of The Federalist.

Containing fifteen chapters written by leading scholars and providing a cross-disciplinary perspective, the volume presents an up-to-date discussion of the study of interpretation. Non-technical and easily accessible, it will be a valuable introduction for students and scholars of contemporary European and Angloanalytic hermeneutics and philosophy.

Containing fifteen chapters written by leading scholars and providing a cross-disciplinary perspective, the volume presents an up-to-date discussion of the study of interpretation. Non-technical and easily accessible, it will be a valuable introduction for students and scholars of contemporary European and Angloanalytic hermeneutics and philosophy.

New edition offering a philosophical perspective on an eighteenth-century movement that profoundly influenced western culture. Distinguished contributors examine the writings of Hume, Smith and many more. With five entirely new chapters and widespread updates elsewhere, it is essential for students of modern philosophy and intellectual history.

This volume contains cutting-edge work on natural law ethics. It will appeal to philosophers, theologians, political theorists, bioethicists and economists, whether students or researchers. The book addresses both theoretical and applied ethical issues, centring on the question: are ethical norms derived from human nature, God, both or neither?

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. It will spark renewed discussion about the character of 'ancient' versus 'modern' science.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. It will spark renewed discussion about the character of 'ancient' versus 'modern' science.

This Companion offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical development and philosophical importance of common-sense philosophy. It will prove an essential guide for students and scholars hoping to gain a greater understanding of the history - and enduring appeal - of using common sense to navigate complex philosophical problems.

This Companion offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical development and philosophical importance of common-sense philosophy. It will prove an essential guide for students and scholars hoping to gain a greater understanding of the history - and enduring appeal - of using common sense to navigate complex philosophical problems.

This Companion provides a systematic introductory overview of Richard Rorty's philosophy. With chapters from an interdisciplinary group of leading scholars, the volume addresses virtually every aspect of his thought. It will be invaluable to anyone interested in Richard Rorty and his exciting brand of neopragmatism.