The Anatomy Of Inquiry Routledge Revivals

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317810865

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The Anatomy of Inquiry (Routledge Revivals) by Israel Scheffler Pdf

First published in 1963, this title considers the philosophical problems encountered when attempting to provide a clear and general explanation of scientific principles, and the basic confrontation between such principles and experience. Beginning with a detailed introduction that considers various approaches to the philosophy and theory of science, Israel Scheffler then divides his study into three key sections – Explanation, Significance and Confirmation – that explore how these complex issues involved have been dealt with in contemporary research. This title, by one of America’s leading philosophers, will provide a valuable analysis of the theory and problems surrounding the Philosophy of Science.

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317810858

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The Anatomy of Inquiry (Routledge Revivals) by Israel Scheffler Pdf

First published in 1963, this title considers the philosophical problems encountered when attempting to provide a clear and general explanation of scientific principles, and the basic confrontation between such principles and experience. Beginning with a detailed introduction that considers various approaches to the philosophy and theory of science, Israel Scheffler then divides his study into three key sections – Explanation, Significance and Confirmation – that explore how these complex issues involved have been dealt with in contemporary research. This title, by one of America’s leading philosophers, will provide a valuable analysis of the theory and problems surrounding the Philosophy of Science.

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Hackett Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0915144980

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The Anatomy of Inquiry by Israel Scheffler Pdf

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136961625

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Beyond the Letter (Routledge Revivals) by Israel Scheffler Pdf

Ambiguity, vagueness and metaphor are pervasive features of language, deserving of systematic study in their own right. Yet they have frequently been considered mere deviations from ideal language or obstacles to be avoided in the construction of scientific systems. First published in 1979, Beyond the Letter offers a consecutive study of these features from a philosphical point of view, providing analyses of each and treating their relations to one another. Addressed to the fundamental task of logical and semantic explanation, the book employs an inscriptional methodology in the attempt to avoid prevalent forms of question-begging, and, further, in the conviction that sparseness of assumption often reveals points of theoretical interest irrespective of methodolgical preference. The author distinguishes and analyses several varieties of ambiguity, developing new semantic notions in the process; recasts the philosophical treatment of vagueness in the light of recent criticisms of analyticity; discusses the bearing of vagueness on logic; and provides a systematic critique of major recent interpretations of metaphor, developing a revised version of contextualism.

Author : Russell Keat,John Urry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136839245

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Social Theory as Science (Routledge Revivals) by Russell Keat,John Urry Pdf

This book, written by a philosopher interested in the problems of social science and scientific method, and a sociologist interested in the philosophy of science, presents a novel conception of how we should think about and carry out the scientific study of social life. This book combines an evaluation of different conceptions of the nature of science with an examination of important sociological theorists and frameworks. This second edition of the work was originally published in 1982.

Author : Ted Honderich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136668142

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Morality and Objectivity (Routledge Revivals) by Ted Honderich Pdf

The late J. L. Mackie and his work were a focus for much of the best philosophical thinking in the Oxford tradition. His moral thought centres on that most fundamental issue in moral philosophy – the issue of whether our moral judgements are in some way objective. The contributors to this volume, first published in 1985, are among the most distinguished figures in moral philosophy, and their essays in tribute to John Mackie present views at the forefront of the subject. Five of the essays give a new understanding of the objectivity of moral judgements. These are by Simon Blackburn, R.M. Hare, John McDowell, Susan Hurley and Bernard Williams. The remaining contributors – Philippa Foot, Steven Lukes, Amartya Sen, David Wiggins – give their attention to problems which are equally compelling, such as the defence of a moral outlook based on a conception of a need and of what follows from it. The volume also includes the addresses given by Simon Blackburn and George Cawkwell at the memorial service for John Mackie, and a list of his publications, compiled by Joan Mackie.

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136955600

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In Praise of the Cognitive Emotions (Routledge Revivals) by Israel Scheffler Pdf

First published in 1991, In Praise of Cognitive Emotions comprises fourteen of Scheffler's most recent essays – all of which challenge contemporary notions of education and rationality. While defending the ideal of rationality, he insists that rationality not be identified with a mental faculty or a mechanism of inference but taken rather as the capactity to grasp principles and purposes and to evaluate them in the light of relevant reasons. Examining a broad range of issues – from computers in school to math education, from metaphor to morality – these essays are unified by Scheffler's conviction of the primacy of critical thought in education. Scheffler is especially concerned to promote a broad interpretation of rationality to counteract the narrowing of vision accompanying the technological revolution now sweeping education. Addressing three specific areas of curriculum, the work offers a critique of computer applications to education, develops a notion of strategic rationality in understanding mathematical reasoning, and, contrary to prevalent notions of moral education, connects reason with care, thus emphasizing the intimate connection between emotion and reason and challenging the dominant perception of the two as oppositional.

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136961694

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Of Human Potential (Routledge Revivals) by Israel Scheffler Pdf

The concept of potential plays a prominent role in the thinking of parents, educators and planners the world over. Although this concept accurately reflects central features of human nature, its current use perpetuates traditional myths of fixity, harmony and value, calculated to cause untold mischief in social and educational practice. First published in 1985, Israel Scheffler's book aims to demythologise the concept of potential. He shows its roots in genuine aspects of human nature, but at the same time frees it from outworn philosophical myths by means of analytical reconstruction - thereby improving both its theoretical and its practical applicability. The book concludes with an interpretation of policy-making in education, and reflections on the ideal education of a policy-maker. It emphasises human symbolism, choice, temporal continuity, and self-determination as indispensible elements of any adequate philosophy of education. Of Human Potential will be of interest to a broad range of philosophers, educators and social scientists.

Author : Israel Scheffler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317810711

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Reason and Teaching (Routledge Revivals) by Israel Scheffler Pdf

This title, first published in 1973, brings together a variety of papers by Israel Scheffler, one of America’s leading educational philosophers. The essays each stress the importance of critical thought and independent judgement to the organization of educational activities. In the first section, Scheffler adopts a metaphilosophical approach, emphasizing the role of philosophy in educational thought. A number of key concepts are dealt with next, including the study of education and its relation to theoretical disciplines, philosophical interpretations of teaching, and the education of teachers. The final section is critical, and deals with the writings of several key thinkers in the field. A broad and authoritative study, this reissue will provide any Philosophy student with an essential background to the criticism and theories surrounding the philosophy of education.

Author : P. E. Razzell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781315412078

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Routledge Revivals: William Shakespeare: The Anatomy of an Enigma (1990) by P. E. Razzell Pdf

First published in 1990, the aim of this book is to reveal the William Shakespeare whose life has been obscured by centuries of literary mythology. It unravels a series of strands in order to understand the man and the major influences which shaped his life and writing. The first part advances the thesis that his relationship with his father directly influenced the character of Falstaff — helping to not only explain key events in his father’s life but also critical events in his own biography. This thesis not only illuminates the Falstaff plays but also a number of other works such as Hamlet. The second part focuses on Shakespeare’s own life, and includes much original research particularly on the tradition that he was a poacher of deer, discussing the influence this incident had on his later life and writings. In addition, a sociological approach has been used which illuminates a number of key areas, including questioning the view his background was narrow and provincial — which has often been used to dispute his authorship of plays of such cosmopolitan appeal.

Author : Martin Bulmer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317448914

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Social Research and Royal Commissions (Routledge Revivals) by Martin Bulmer Pdf

Social scientists have proposed several different models for the relationship between social science theory, empirical social research and the actual making of public social policy. This book, first published in 1980, seeks to provide a critical analysis of the impact of research on policy through the detailed examination of the part which research played in the work of Royal Commissions of Inquiry, the bodies set up by government to consider, gather evidence on, report and make recommendations about specific policy areas. This titles varied and stimulating chapters will serve to shed considerable light, not all of it positive, upon the potential contribution of the social sciences to the practice of government. This book will be of interest to students of the social sciences, particularly sociology and politics.

Author : N. Craig Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317590057

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Morality and the Market (Routledge Revivals) by N. Craig Smith Pdf

Can businesses abandon the axiom that the customer is always right when consumers start questioning the ethics of business practices? Professor Craig Smith examines the theory and practice of ethical purchase behaviour, a crucial mechanism for ensuring social responsibility in business. He explains how and why consumers have used their purchasing power to influence corporate policies and practices. He argues the case for the social control of business, drawing on perspectives from marketing, economics, politics, sociology, and business policy. He concludes that the market may act as an arbiter of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ business practice. Dr Smith considers the practical aspects of ethical purchase behaviour, focusing on consumer boycotts as a specific form of this consumer behaviour, and explains how boycotted businesses should respond. This title, first published in 1990, is ideal for both business students and those who have a business of their own.

Author : Ian Taylor,Paul Walton,Jock Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136334023

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Critical Criminology (Routledge Revivals) by Ian Taylor,Paul Walton,Jock Young Pdf

First published in 1975, this collection of essays expands upon the themes and ideas developed in the editors’ previous work, the visionary and groundbreaking text: The New Criminology. Directed at orthodox criminology, this is a partisan work written by a group of criminologists committed to a social transformation: a transformation to a society that does not criminalize deviance. Included are American contributions, particularly from the School of Criminology at Berkeley, represented by Hermann and Julia Schwendinger and Tony Platt, together with essays by Richard Quinney and William Chambliss. From Britain, Geoff Pearson considers deviancy theory as ‘misfit sociology’ and Paul Hirst attacks deviancy theory from an Althusserian Marxist position. The editors contribute a detailed introductory essay extending the position developed in The New Criminology, and two other pieces which attempt to continue the task of translating criminology from its traditional correctionalist stance to a commitment to socialist diversity and a crime-free set of social arrangements.

Author : Thomas F. Glick,Steven J. Livesey,Faith Wallis
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351676175

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Routledge Revivals: Medieval Science, Technology and Medicine (2006) by Thomas F. Glick,Steven J. Livesey,Faith Wallis Pdf

First published in 2005, this encyclopedia demonstrates that the millennium from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance was a period of great intellectual and practical achievement and innovation. In Europe, the Islamic world, South and East Asia, and the Americas, individuals built on earlier achievements, introduced sometimes radical refinements and laid the foundations for modern development. Medieval Science, Technology, and Medicine details the whole scope of scientific knowledge in the medieval period in more than 300 A to Z entries. This comprehensive resource discusses the research, application of knowledge, cultural and technology exchanges, experimentation, and achievements in the many disciplines related to science and technology. It also looks at the relationship between medieval science and the traditions it supplanted. Written by a select group of international scholars, this reference work will be of great use to scholars, students, and general readers researching topics in many fields, including medieval studies, world history, history of science, history of technology, history of medicine, and cultural studies.

Author : Geoffrey Pilling
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Capital
ISBN : 9781135156015

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Marx's 'Capital' (Routledge Revivals) by Geoffrey Pilling Pdf

"This revival of a systematic study by Geoffrey Pilling, originally published in 1980, argues powerfully that, in order to understand Marx's Capital fully, it is necessary to have first read and understood Hegel's Logic. This argument leads to a detailed examination of the opening chapters of Capital, and a re-examination of their significance for the work as a whole. Pilling emphasizes the fundamental nature of the break between Marx's Capital and all forms of classical political economy, and stresses the revolutionary nature of Marx's critique of political economy as one of the foundations of Capital. He also lays particular emphasis on the philosophical aspects of the work, so often neglected by British commentators, and puts forward the view that Marx's view of fetishism, often looked upon as incidental to his work, is in fact central to his entire critique of political economy."--Provided by publisher.