Divergent And Philosophy

Author : Courtland Lewis
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812699111

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Divergent and Philosophy by Courtland Lewis Pdf

Courtland Lewis has scoured the planet to bring together the most talented faction members, factionless, and even a few from the Bureau to discuss the philosophy of Divergent. Divergent and Philosophy begins by examining the personal struggles that all people face at some time: What sort of person should I be? What if I find out my life is a lie? What do I owe my parents? Am I normal? Once readers have finished answering these questions they’re ready for the “choosing ceremony.” Part two examines each faction, looking at its virtues, vices, and other features that will help readers pick the “right” faction. This part gives readers a glimpse into what it’s like to be faced with the most important decision of our lives, the one that will forever determine who we are. Part three takes a step takes a step back, in order to question Chicago's ordering of society. Chicago is on the verge of revolution, but is this the result of the faction system itself, or is it the people within the factions that are behind the social discord? Part four shifts the focus individuals and those who hold power. Part five tells us how to recognize injustice.

Author : Veronica Roth
Publisher : Harper Fire
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0008662258

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Four by Veronica Roth Pdf

Fans of the Divergent series by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories told from Tobias Eaton's point of view. DIVERGENT, INSURGENT and ALLEGIANT were major blockbuster movies in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Readers first encountered Tobias Eaton as "Four" in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias Eaton's life. The first three pieces in this volume - "The Transfer," "The Initiate," and "The Son" - follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, "The Traitor," runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty - and love - that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Exclusive scenes included!

Author : Norman Levine
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0739113046

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Divergent Paths: The Hegelian foundations of Marx's method by Norman Levine Pdf

Divergent Paths is the first in a series of three volumes that explores the historiography of the relationship between Hegel and Marx; it sets the terms of the relationship between Marx and Engels, and explores the genesis of the theories of Marxism and Engelsism from the late 19th century to the present day. Given the vast pool of contemporary post Marxist theoretical work, a study like this is sorely needed. This is the most thorough exploration of Marx's ideas from Hegel through to the present day and is absolutely essential reading.

Author : Peter Vanderschraaf
Publisher : Oxford Moral Theory
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199832194

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Strategic Justice by Peter Vanderschraaf Pdf

In Strategic Justice, Peter Vanderschraaf argues that justice can be properly understood as a body of special social conventions. The idea that justice is at bottom conventional has ancient roots, but has never been central in philosophy because convention itself has historically been so poorly understood. Vanderschraaf gives a new defense of this idea that integrates insights and arguments of past masters of moral and political philosophy together with recent analytical and empirical concepts and results from the social sciences. One of the substantial contributions of this work is a new account of convention that is sufficiently general for summarizing problems of justice, the social interactions where the interests of the agents involved diverge. Conventions are defined as equilibrium solutions to the games that summarize social interactions having a variety of possible stable resolutions and a corresponding plurality of equilibria. The basic idea that justice consists of a system of rules for mutual advantage is explored in depth using this game-theoretic analysis of convention. Justice is analyzed as a system of conventions that are stable with respect to renegotiation in the face of societal changes such as resource depletion, technological innovation and population decline or growth. This new account of justice-as-convention explains in a cogent and natural way what justice is and why individuals have good reason to obey its requirements. Contrary to what many have thought, this new account shows how the justice-as-convention view can give a good account of why justice requires that the most vulnerable members of society receive protections and benefits from the cooperative surplus created by general compliance with justice.

Author : Ann Margaret Sharp,Ronald F. Reed
Publisher : Ediciones de la Torre
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8479601469

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Studies in Philosophy for Children by Ann Margaret Sharp,Ronald F. Reed Pdf

Serie de artículos de personas de todo el mundo plenamente identificados con el Programa de Filosofía para Niños. Y en los que se toma como eje de reflexión la obra Pixie. Se completa con notas y bibliografía de Matthew Lipman.

Author : Jamie A. Thomas,Christina Jackson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781498563871

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Embodied Difference by Jamie A. Thomas,Christina Jackson Pdf

Focusing on the body as a visual and discursive platform across public space, this book explores marginalization as a sociocultural practice and hegemonic schema. The chapters center upon physical contexts, discursive spaces, and philosophical arenas to deconstruct seemingly intrinsic connections between body and behavior, whiteness, and normativity.

Author : Herman Cappelen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199644865

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Philosophy Without Intuitions by Herman Cappelen Pdf

The standard view of philosophical methodology is that philosophers rely on intuitions as evidence. Herman Cappelen argues that this claim is false, and reveals how it has encouraged pseudo-problems, presented misguided ideas of what philosophy is, and misled exponents of metaphilosophy and experimental philosophy.

Author : Richard A. Posner
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780674286030

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Divergent Paths by Richard A. Posner Pdf

Judges and legal scholars talk past one another, if they have any conversation at all. Academics criticize judicial decisions in theoretical terms, which leads many judges to dismiss academic discourse as divorced from reality. Richard Posner reflects on the causes and consequences of this widening gap and what can be done to close it.

Author : David R. Cerbone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C3386413

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Logic, Grammar, and Conceptual Divergence in Wittgenstein's Later Philosophy by David R. Cerbone Pdf

Author : Richard C. Taylor,Luis Xavier López-Farjeat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317484325

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The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy by Richard C. Taylor,Luis Xavier López-Farjeat Pdf

This valuable reference work synthesizes and elucidates traditional themes and issues in Islamic philosophy as well as prominent topics emerging from the last twenty years of scholarship. Written for a wide readership of students and scholars, The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy is unique in including coverage of both perennial philosophical issues in an Islamic context and also distinct concerns that emerge from Islamic religious thought. This work constitutes a substantial affirmation that Islamic philosophy is an integral part of the Western philosophical tradition. Featuring 33 chapters, divided into seven thematic sections, this volume explores the major areas of philosophy: Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy in the Sciences, Philosophy of Mind/Epistemology, and Ethics/Politics as well as philosophical issues salient in Islamic revelation, theology, prophecy, and mysticism. Other features include: •A focus on both the classical and post-classical periods •A contributing body that includes both widely respected scholars from around the world and a handful of the very best younger scholars •"Reference" and "Further Reading" sections for each chapter and a comprehensive index for the whole volume The result is a work that captures Islamic philosophy as philosophy. In this way it serves students and scholars of philosophy and religious studies and at the same time provides valuable essays relevant to the study of Islamic thought and theology.

Author : Eugen Fischer,John Collins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317500261

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Experimental Philosophy, Rationalism, and Naturalism by Eugen Fischer,John Collins Pdf

Experimental philosophy is one of the most exciting and controversial philosophical movements today. This book explores how it is reshaping thought about philosophical method. Experimental philosophy imports experimental methods and findings from psychology into philosophy. These fresh resources can be used to develop and defend both armchair methods and naturalist approaches, on an empirical basis. This outstanding collection brings together leading proponents of this new meta-philosophical naturalism, from within and beyond experimental philosophy. They explore how the empirical study of philosophically relevant intuition and cognition transforms traditional philosophical approaches and facilitates fresh ones. Part One examines important uses of traditional "armchair" methods which are not threatened by experimental work and develops empirically informed accounts of such methods that can potentially stand up to experimental scrutiny. Part Two analyses different uses and rationales of experimental methods in several areas of philosophy and addresses the key methodological challenges to experimental philosophy: Do its experiments target the intuitions that matter in philosophy? And how can they support conclusions about the rights and wrongs of philosophical views? Essential reading for students of experimental philosophy and metaphilosophy, Experimental Philosophy, Rationalism, and Naturalism will also interest students and researchers in related areas such as epistemology and the philosophies of language, perception, mind and action, science and psychology.

Author : Courtland Lewis,Paula J. Smithka
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780812696882

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Doctor Who and Philosophy by Courtland Lewis,Paula J. Smithka Pdf

Philosophers look at the deeper issues raised by the adventures of Doctor Who, the main character in the long-running science fiction TV series of the same name.

Author : Nicholas Rescher
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1985-05-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780822976387

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The Strife of Systems by Nicholas Rescher Pdf

The disagreement of philosophers is notorious. In this book, Rescher develops a theory that accounts for this conflict and shows how the basis for philosophical disagreement roots in divergent 'cognitive values'-values regarding matters such as importance, centrality, and priority. In light of this analysis, Rescher maintains that, despite this inevitable discord, a skeptical or indifferentist reaction to traditional philosophy is not warranted, seeing that genuine value-conflicts are at issue. He argues that philosophy is an important and worthwhile enterprise, notwithstanding its inability to achieve rationally constrained consensus on the issues. Given the nature of the enterprise, consensus is not a realistic goal, and failure to achieve it is not a defect. Accordingly, Rescher argues against the revisionist views proposed by Richard Rorty and Robert Nozick. His discussions are devoted to providing a clear view of why philosophical problems arise and how philosophers address them.

Author : Veronica Roth
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 763 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062359384

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Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Collection by Veronica Roth Pdf

Available together in one digital collection—all three books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy, plus the companion volume told from the perspective of the immensely popular character Tobias. Perfect for established fans who want to own the full Divergent library or readers new to the series, this ebook bundle includes Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, and Four: A Divergent Collection. Divergent: One choice can transform you. Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society." Insurgent: One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. As war surges in the factions all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Allegiant: The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers. Four: A Divergent Collection: A companion volume to the worldwide bestselling Divergent series, told from the perspective of Tobias. The four pieces included—"The Transfer," "The Initiate," "The Son," and "The Traitor"—plus three additional exclusive scenes, give readers a fascinating glimpse into the history and heart of Tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the Divergent trilogy. And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

Author : Kim Stanley Robinson
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 777 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553897609

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The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson Pdf

With the same unique vision that brought his now classic Mars trilogy to vivid life, bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson boldly imagines an alternate history of the last seven hundred years. In his grandest work yet, the acclaimed storyteller constructs a world vastly different from the one we know. . . . “A thoughtful, magisterial alternate history from one of science fiction’s most important writers.”—The New York Times Book Review It is the fourteenth century and one of the most apocalyptic events in human history is set to occur—the coming of the Black Death. History teaches us that a third of Europe’s population was destroyed. But what if the plague had killed 99 percent of the population instead? How would the world have changed? This is a look at the history that could have been—one that stretches across centuries, sees dynasties and nations rise and crumble, and spans horrible famine and magnificent innovation. Through the eyes of soldiers and kings, explorers and philosophers, slaves and scholars, Robinson navigates a world where Buddhism and Islam are the most influential and practiced religions, while Christianity is merely a historical footnote. Probing the most profound questions as only he can, Robinson shines his extraordinary light on the place of religion, culture, power—and even love—in this bold New World. “Exceptional and engrossing.”—New York Post “Ambitious . . . ingenious.”—Newsday