More Precisely

Author : Eric Steinhart
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781554813452

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More Precisely: The Math You Need to Do Philosophy - Second Edition by Eric Steinhart Pdf

More Precisely is a rigorous and engaging introduction to the mathematics necessary to do philosophy. Eric Steinhart provides lucid explanations of many basic mathematical concepts and sets out the most commonly used notational conventions. He also demonstrates how mathematics applies to fundamental issues in various branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, philosophy of language, epistemology, and ethics. This second edition adds a substantial section on decision and game theory, as well as a chapter on information theory and the efficient coding of information.

Author : Ken Casey
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781543484878

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Bidding More Precisely by Ken Casey Pdf

This book is designed to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the three major bidding systems: Standard American, 2/1, and Precision Club, as well as the Bergen Raise system. Solutions are offered for each disadvantage. Proposals for additional conventions, such as the weak NT and Jacoby transfers, are contained in a simplified model chart of each system. There are also innovative proposals for showing a five-card major, overcalls, and slam bidding. You will also find chapters on various conventions, irregularities in bidding, probabilities, filling out the convention card, playing in a team event, and scoring.

Author : R. Röhrig,N. Grabe,V.S. Hoffmann
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781643683034

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German Medical Data Sciences 2022 - Future Medicine: More Precise, More Integrative, More Sustainable! by R. Röhrig,N. Grabe,V.S. Hoffmann Pdf

The aim of medical research has always been to gain scientific knowledge which will serve to improve the diagnosis, therapy and prevention of diseases. It is also becoming increasingly important to take account of the changing circumstances of medical care. Factors such as the ageing of society and the recent pandemic have not only led to greater use of medical care, but have also put the human resources and infrastructural basis of the health system under great pressure. Such developments call for science-based solutions which can better adapt medical action to the needs of patients to ensure that medicine remains affordable and accessible for all. This book is the 6th volume of the German Medical Data Science series in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics and presents the proceedings of the joint conference of the 67th Annual Meeting of the German Association of Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology (GMDS) and the 14th Annual Meeting of the Technology and Methods Platform for Networked Medical Research (TMF). The conference was entitled Medicine in Transition - More Precise, More Integrative, More Sustainable. It was due to be held from 21-25 August 2022 in Kiel, Germany, but was changed to an online event on the same dates due to an increasing surge in cases of coronavirus. The pandemic has not only disrupted the planning of many events, it has also impressively demonstrated the importance of technical and methodological aspects of digitization. The 13 papers included here address the challenges of and opportunities for the digitization so vital for the functionality of the modern healthcare system, and the book will be of interest to all those involved in the planning and delivery of healthcare.

Author : Erich Goode
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118701423

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The Handbook of Deviance by Erich Goode Pdf

The Handbook of Deviance is a definitive reference for professionals, researchers, and students that provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the sociology of deviance. Composed of over 30 essays written by an international array of scholars and meticulously edited by one of the best known authorities on the study of deviance Features chapters on cutting-edge topics, such as terrorism and environmental degradation as forms of deviance Each chapter includes a critical review of what is known about the topic, the current status of the topic, and insights about the future of the topic Covers recent theoretical innovations in the field, including the distinction between positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance, and the incorporation of physical appearance as a form of deviance

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : COLUMBIA:HR01298119

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Environmental Health Perspectives by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elijah Liflyand
Publisher : Springer
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783030044299

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Functions of Bounded Variation and Their Fourier Transforms by Elijah Liflyand Pdf

Functions of bounded variation represent an important class of functions. Studying their Fourier transforms is a valuable means of revealing their analytic properties. Moreover, it brings to light new interrelations between these functions and the real Hardy space and, correspondingly, between the Fourier transform and the Hilbert transform. This book is divided into two major parts, the first of which addresses several aspects of the behavior of the Fourier transform of a function of bounded variation in dimension one. In turn, the second part examines the Fourier transforms of multivariate functions with bounded Hardy variation. The results obtained are subsequently applicable to problems in approximation theory, summability of the Fourier series and integrability of trigonometric series.

Author : Nicholas J. Daras,Themistocles M. Rassias
Publisher : Springer
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783319743257

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Modern Discrete Mathematics and Analysis by Nicholas J. Daras,Themistocles M. Rassias Pdf

A variety of modern research in analysis and discrete mathematics is provided in this book along with applications in cryptographic methods and information security, in order to explore new techniques, methods, and problems for further investigation. Distinguished researchers and scientists in analysis and discrete mathematics present their research. Graduate students, scientists and engineers, interested in a broad spectrum of current theories, methods, and applications in interdisciplinary fields will find this book invaluable.

Author : Alexander Ziem
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027269645

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Frames of Understanding in Text and Discourse by Alexander Ziem Pdf

How do words mean? What is the nature of meaning? How can we grasp a word’s meaning? The frame-semantic approach developed in this book offers some well-founded answers to such long-standing, but still controversial issues. Following Charles Fillmore’s definition of frames as both organizers of experience and tools for understanding, the monograph attempts to examine one of the most important concepts of Cognitive Linguistics in more detail. The point of departure is Fillmore’s conception of “frames of understanding” – an approach to (cognitive) semantics that Fillmore developed from 1975 to 1985. The envisaged Understanding Semantics (“U-Semantics”) is a semantic theory sui generis whose significance for linguistic research cannot be overestimated. In addition to its crucial role in the development of the theoretical foundations of U-semantics, corpus-based frame semantics can be applied fruitfully in the investigation of knowledge-building processes in text and discourse.

Author : Barry Lee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350084063

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Philosophy of Language: The Key Thinkers by Barry Lee Pdf

Playing a key role in our lives, as a vehicle for our thoughts and a powerful medium of communication, language is at the centre of philosophical investigation. The fifteen specially commissioned essays in this book introduce and explore the ideas of major philosophers who have shaped philosophical thinking about language, providing insights into crucial developments in this fascinating field over the last 140 years. Chapters examine the work of Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, Austin, Quine, Chomsky, Grice, Davidson, Dummett, Kripke and Derrida. This second edition broadens coverage of the area with new chapters on Susan Stebbing and on recent developments in feminist philosophy of language. Featuring contributions from Arif Ahmed, Kent Bach, Thomas Baldwin, Michael Beaney, Siobhan Chapman, Kirk Ludwig and other leading experts in the field, Philosophy of Language: The Key Thinkers provides a thorough introduction to the puzzles, debates and ideas that animate contemporary philosophy of language. It is an ideal resource for undergraduate students in philosophy, linguistics and related disciplines.

Author : Todd May
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226609881

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A Decent Life by Todd May Pdf

“In lively prose, May . . . breaks down complex philosophical concepts and uses a range of everyday examples to illustrate how morality can be practical.” —Publishers Weekly In a world full of suffering and deprivation, it’s easy to despair—and it’s also easy to judge ourselves for not doing more. Even if we gave away everything we own and devoted ourselves to good works, it wouldn’t solve all the world’s problems. It would make them better, though. So is that what we have to do? Is anything less a moral failure? Can we lead a fundamentally decent life without taking such drastic steps? Todd May has answers. He’s not the sort of philosopher who tells us we have to be model citizens who display perfect ethics in every decision we make. He’s realistic: he understands that living up to ideals is a constant struggle. In A Decent Life, May leads readers through the traditional philosophical bases of a number of arguments about what ethics asks of us, then he develops a more reasonable and achievable way of thinking about them, one that shows us how we can use philosophical insights to participate in the complicated world around us. He explores how we should approach the many relationships in our lives—with friends, family, animals, people in need—through the use of a more forgiving, if no less fundamentally serious, moral compass. With humor, insight, and a lively and accessible style, May opens a discussion about how we can, realistically, lead the good life that we aspire to. “A meditation on how striving for decency is a route towards personal satisfaction and happiness.” —Chicago Tribune

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Methods for Setting Priorities for Guidelines Development
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1995-04-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309052474

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Setting Priorities for Clinical Practice Guidelines by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Methods for Setting Priorities for Guidelines Development Pdf

This book examines methods for selecting topics and setting priorities for clinical practice guideline development and implementation. Clinical practice guidelines are "systematically defined statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances." In its assessment of processes for setting priorities, the committee considers the principles of consistency with the organization's mission, implementation feasibility, efficiency, utility of the results to the organization, and openness and defensibilityâ€"a principle that is especially important to public agencies. The volume also examines the implications of health care restructuring for priority setting and topic selection, including the link between national and local approaches to guidelines development.

Author : Ric Machuga
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780718840563

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Life, the Universe, and Everything by Ric Machuga Pdf

No philosophical idea, no matter how small, can live alone. Ideas always gain their force, power, and life from their surroundings - their ecosystem. The ecosystem of ideas defended in this book comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle and his medieval interpreter, Thomas Aquinas. The ongoing relevance of their philosophical thought to twenty-first century issues is opened up in fascinating ways in this book. Life, the Universe, and Everything is the product of thirty years of teaching introductory courses in philosophy. Assuming no prior background, it only requires of readers an enquiring mind and a willingness to think carefully. An ideal guide to the big questions we face.

Author : Ibrahiem M. M. El Emary,S. Ramakrishnan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466518117

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Wireless Sensor Networks by Ibrahiem M. M. El Emary,S. Ramakrishnan Pdf

Although there are many books available on WSNs, most are low-level, introductory books. The few available for advanced readers fail to convey the breadth of knowledge required for those aiming to develop next-generation solutions for WSNs.Filling this void, Wireless Sensor Networks: From Theory to Applications supplies comprehensive coverage of WS

Author : Gifford A. Grobien
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191091391

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Christian Character Formation by Gifford A. Grobien Pdf

Christian Character Formation investigates worship and formation in view of Christian anthropology, particularly union with Christ. Traditions which value justification by faith wrestle to some degree with how to describe and encourage ethical formation when salvation and righteousness are presented as gracious and complete. The dialectic of law and gospel has suggested to some that forgiveness and the advocacy of ethical norms contend with each other. By viewing justification and formation in light of Christ's righteousness which is both imputed and imparted, it is more readily seen that forgiveness and ethics complement each other. In justification, God converts a person, by which he grants new character. Traditional Lutheran anthropology says that this regeneration grants a new nature in mystical union with Jesus Christ. By exploring the Finnish Luther School led by Tuomo Mannermaa, Gifford A. Grobien explains how union with Christ imparts righteousness and the corresponding new character to the believer. Furthermore, as means of grace, the Word and sacraments are the means of establishing union with Christ and nurturing new character. Considering Oswald Bayer's "suffering" the word of Christ, Louis-Marie Chauvet's "symbolic order" and Bernd Wannenwetsch's understanding of worship as Christianity's unique "form of life," Grobien argues that worship practices are the foundational and determinative context in which grace is offered and in which the distinctively Christian ethos supports virtues consistent with Christian character. This understanding is also coordinated with Stanley Hauerwas's narrative ethics and Luther's teaching of virtue and good works in view of the Ten Commandments.

Author : Reinhard Selten
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783662096642

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Rational Interaction by Reinhard Selten Pdf

The unifying theme of the 23 contributions to this book is the social interaction of rational individuals. The work of John C. Harsanyi on game theory, social choice, and the philosophy of science finds an echo in these essays. Contributions by well known game theorists and economists present a great variety of stimulating theoretical investigations. Part I contains six papers on non-cooperative game theory written by Maschler, Owen, Myerson, Peleg, Rosenmüller, Hart and Mas-Collel. Part II with three contributions by Kalei, Samet, van Damme, d'Aspremont, and Gérard-Varet is devoted to the use of non-cooperative game theory in the analysis of problems of mechanism design. Basic questions of non-cooperative game theory are discussed in three essays by Güth, Hardin, and Sugden in Part III. Applied game models are discussed in three papers by Friedman, Selten, and Shubik in Part IV. Problems of social choice are investigated in Part V which deals with utilitarianism and related topics in five contributions by Hammond, Binmore, Arrow, Roemer, and Broome. Finally, Part VI contains three papers: an interdisciplinary comparison of physics and economics by Samuelson, a methodological essay by Brock, and an appraisal of the work of John C. Harsanyi.