The Possibility Of Discussion

Author : Hugo Strandberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317019718

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Answering the question 'How is fruitful discussion possible?', this book addresses the central philosophical issue of how reason shall be understood and how it is limited. This study argues that the understanding of discussion according to which it necessarily starts from putative universal norms and rules for argumentation is problematic, among other reasons since such rules are unfruitful in contexts where there are vast disagreements such as religion. Inspired by Wittgensteinian ideas, Strandberg develops instead a new way of understanding discussion, truth and rationality which escapes these problems, and shows how this solution can be used to answer the accusation against Wittgensteinian philosophy for being conservative and resulting in fideism.

Author : Hugo Strandberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Faith and reason
ISBN : 0754655431

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The Possibility of Discussion by Hugo Strandberg Pdf

How is fruitful discussion possible? This book addresses the central philosophical issue of how reason shall be understood and how it is limited. Inspired by Wittgensteinian ideas, Strandberg develops a new way of understanding discussion, truth and rationality and shows how the solution can be used to answer the accusation against Wittgensteinian philosophy for being overly conservative.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Commodity exchanges
ISBN : UIUC:30112101558473

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Review of Commodity Exchange Act and Discussion of Possible Changes by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045073371

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Review of Commodity Exchange Act and Discussion of Possible Changes, Hearings Before ..., 93-1, October 16, 17, 18, and 24, 1973 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture Pdf

Author : Alan K. Melby,C. Terry Warner
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027216144

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The Possibility of Language by Alan K. Melby,C. Terry Warner Pdf

This book is about the limits of machine translation. It is widely recognized that machine translation systems do much better on domain-specific controlled-language texts (domain texts for short) than on dynamic general-language texts (general texts for short). The authors explore this general domain distinction and come to some uncommon conclusions about the nature of language. Domain language is claimed to be made possible by general language, while general language is claimed to be made possible by the ethical dimensions of relationships. Domain language is unharmed by the constraints of objectivism, while general language is suffocated by those constraints. Along the way to these conclusions, visits are made to Descartes and Saussure, to Chomsky and Lakoff, to Wittgenstein and Levinas. From these conclusions, consequences are drawn for machine translation and translator tools, for linguistic theory and translation theory. The title of the book does not question whether language is possible; it asks, with wonder and awe, why communication through language is possible.

Author : Jeffrey S. Rosenthal
Publisher : Granta Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781783780617

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Struck By Lightning by Jeffrey S. Rosenthal Pdf

Human beings have long been both fascinated and appalled by randomness. On the one hand, we love the thrill of a surprise party or the freedom of not knowing what tomorrow will bring. We are inexplicably delighted by strange coincidences and striking similarities. But we also hate uncertainty's dark side. From cancer to bird flu, diseases may strike with no apparent pattern. Terrorists attack, airplanes crash, bridges collapse, and we never know if we'll be that one-in-a-million statistic. In this entertaining look at the world of probabilities, Jeffrey Rosenthal, maths professor and improvisational comedian, explains the mechanics of randomness in fields as diverse as poker hands, email spam, crime statistics, opinion polls and lottery jackpots. Read Struck by Lightning and, chances are, you will never look at the world the same way again.

Author : Mark Fisher,Medi Houghton,Veenu Jain
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107680258

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Cambridge IGCSE® Business Studies Coursebook with CD-ROM by Mark Fisher,Medi Houghton,Veenu Jain Pdf

This revised set of resources for Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies syllabus 0450 (and Cambridge O Level Business Studies syllabus 7115) is thoroughly updated for the latest syllabus for first examinations from 2015. Written by experienced teachers, the Coursebook provides comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. Accessible language combined with the clear, visually-stimulating layout makes this an ideal resource for the course. Questions and explanation of key terms reinforce knowledge; different kinds of activities build application, analytical and evaluation skills; case studies contextualise the content making it relevant to the international learner. It provides thorough examination support for both papers with questions at the end of each chapter and an extensive case study at the end of each unit. The CD-ROM contains revision aids, further questions and activities. A Teachers CD-ROM is also available.

Author : John Abromeit,W. Mark Cobb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134700493

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Herbert Marcuse by John Abromeit,W. Mark Cobb Pdf

The Legacy of Herbert Marcuse: A Critical Reader is a collection of brand new papers by seventeen Marcuse scholars, which provides a comprehensive reassessment of the relevance of Marcuse's critical theory at the beginning of the 21st century. Although best known for his reputation in critical theory, Herbert Marcuse's work has had impact on areas as diverse as politics, technology, aesthetics, psychoanalysis and ecology. This collection addresses the contemporary relevance of Marcuse's work in this broad variety of fields and from an international perspective. In Part One, veteran scholars of Marcuse and the Frankfurt school examine the legacy of various specific areas of Marcuse's thought, including the quest for radical subjectivity, the maternal ethic and the negative dialectics of imagination. Part Two focuses on a very new trend in Marcuse scholarship: the link between Marcuse's ideas and environmental thought. The third part of this collection is dedicated to the work of younger Marcuse scholars, with the aim of documenting Marcuse's reception among the next generation of critical theorists. The final section of the book contains recollections on Marcuse's person rather than his critical theory, including an informative look back over his life by his son, Peter.

Author : John M. Levine,Richard L. Moreland
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781135471408

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Small Groups by John M. Levine,Richard L. Moreland Pdf

Research on small groups is highly diverse because investigators who study such groups vary in their disciplinary identifications, theoretical interests, and methodological preferences. The goal of this volume is to capture that diversity, and thereby convey the breadth and excitement of small group research by acquainting students with work on five fundamental aspects of groups. The volume also includes an introductory chapter by the editors which provides an overview of the history of and current state-of-the-art in the field. Together with introductions to each section, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, make the volume ideal reading for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in group dynamics.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1118 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : PRNC:32101075720423

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Hansard's Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain. Parliament Pdf

Author : Canada. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1322 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Canada
ISBN : UOM:39015068462673

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House of Commons Debates, Official Report by Canada. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

Author : Mark E. Ware,David E. Johnson
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317759409

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Handbook of Demonstrations and Activities in the Teaching of Psychology by Mark E. Ware,David E. Johnson Pdf

For those who teach students in psychology, education, and the social sciences, the Handbook of Demonstrations and Activities in the Teaching of Psychology, Second Edition provides practical applications and rich sources of ideas. Revised to include a wealth of new material (56% of the articles are new), these invaluable reference books contain the collective experience of teachers who have successfully dealt with students' difficulty in mastering important concepts about human behavior. Each volume features a table that lists the articles and identifies the primary and secondary courses in which readers can use each demonstration. Additionally, the subject index facilitates retrieval of articles according to topical headings, and the appendix notes the source as it originally appeared in Teaching of Psychology, the official journal of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, Division Two of the American Psychological Association. Volume I consists of 97 articles about strategies for teaching introductory psychology, statistics, research methods, and the history of psychology classes. Divided into four sections (one for each specialty), the book suggests ways to stimulate interest, promote participation, grasp psychological terminology, and master necessary scientific skills.

Author : Andreas Witzel,Herwig Reiter
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446291597

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The Problem-Centred Interview by Andreas Witzel,Herwig Reiter Pdf

This book provides the first English language account of the interview method known as the PCI. Offering a way of collecting knowledge by means of involving people actively in the research process, the interviewer takes the role of a well-informed traveller. With careful preparation and planning, the interviewer sets out with priorities and expectations, but the story the interviewer tells about his journey depends on the people encountered along the road. Novice and experienced interview researchers across the social, educational and health sciences will find this an invaluable guide to conducting interviews. Andreas Witzel is senior researcher (retired) at the University of Bremen and former director of the Bremen Archive for Life Course Research. Herwig Reiter is senior researcher in the Department of Social Monitoring and Methodology of the German Youth Institute in Munich.

Author : Nicole Gravagna,Peter K. Adams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118642238

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Venture Capital For Dummies by Nicole Gravagna,Peter K. Adams Pdf

Secure venture capital? Easy. Getting a business up and running or pushing a brilliant product to the marketplace requires capital. For many entrepreneurs, a lack of start-up capital can be the single biggest roadblock to their dreams of success and fortune. Venture Capital For Dummies takes entrepreneurs step by step through the process of finding and securing venture capital for their own projects. Find and secure venture capital for your business Get your business up and running Push a product to the marketplace If you're an entrepreneur looking for hands-on guidance on how to secure capital for your business, the information in Venture Capital For Dummies gives you the edge you need to succeed.

Author : Chris Keith,Anthony Le Donne
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567499554

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Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity by Chris Keith,Anthony Le Donne Pdf

This volume discusses the new approaches regarding the criteria of authenticity and their relevance in the quest for the historical Jesus studies.