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How to Do Things with Words: Second EditionJohn L. Austin was one of the leading philosophers of the twentieth century. The William James Lectures presented Austin's conclusions in the field to which he directed his main efforts on a wide variety of philosophical problems. These talks became the classic How to...
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Gateway to the Stoics: Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, Epictetus's Enchiridion, and Selections from Seneca's LettersThe one book you need to master stoic philosophy! This classic collection, newly revised and with a foreword by classicist Spencer Klavan, includes the famed original introduction by Russell Kirk, the full text of the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, the complete Enchiridion of Epictetus,...
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On the Shortness of LifeDe Brevitate Vitae (English: On the Shortness of Life) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, sometime around the year 49 AD, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The essay argues that time is best used by living in the...
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Being Logical: A Guide to Good ThinkingAn essential tool for our post-truth world: a witty primer on logic--and the dangers of illogical thinking--by a renowned Notre Dame professor Logic is synonymous with reason, judgment, sense, wisdom, and sanity. Being logical is the ability to create concise and reasoned arguments--arguments that...
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Proof TheoryFocusing on Gentzen-type proof theory, this volume presents a detailed overview of creative works by author Gaisi Takeuti and other twentieth-century logicians. The text explores applications of proof theory to logic as well as other areas of mathematics. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate...
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The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten: 100 Experiments for the Armchair PhilosopherPerfect for gifting to lovers of philosophy or mining intelligent ice-breaker topics for your next party, The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten offers one hundred philosophical puzzles that stimulate thought on a host of moral, social, and personal dilemmas. Taking examples from sources...
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Critical Thinking - Concise EditionA top-selling introduction to good reasoning, in a new succinct and inexpensive format. Author: William Hughes, Jonathan LaveryPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 10/23/2015Pages: 296Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.50w x 0.50dISBN: 9781554812677About the Author The late William Hughes was Professor and Chair in the...
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Topos TheoryOne of the best books on a relatively new branch of mathematics, this text is the work of a leading authority in the field of topos theory. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of mathematics, the treatment focuses on how topos theory integrates...
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GorgiasOne of Plato's most widely read dialogues, Gorgias treats the temptations of worldly success and the rewards of the genuinely moral life. Appealing to philosophers as a classic text of moral philosophy--and to everyone for its vividness, clarity, and occassional bitter humor--this new translation...
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LogicThe ideal review for your logic course More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum's Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The...
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An Introduction to Formal LogicFormal logic provides us with a powerful set of techniques for criticizing some arguments and showing others to be valid. These techniques are relevant to all of us with an interest in being skilful and accurate reasoners. In this very accessible book, extensively revised...
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The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna CircleFrom the author of Wittgenstein's Poker and Would You Kill the Fat Man?, the story of an extraordinary group of philosophers during a dark chapter in Europe's history On June 22, 1936, the philosopher Moritz Schlick was on his way to deliver a lecture...
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Modern Mathematical LogicThis textbook gives a complete and modern introduction to mathematical logic. The author uses contemporary notation, conventions, and perspectives throughout, and emphasizes interactions with the rest of mathematics. In addition to covering the basic concepts of mathematical logic and the fundamental material on completeness,...
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Essays on Set TheorySet theory, initially built on the Cantorian extension of number into the infinite and the Zermelian axiomatization affirming a foundation for mathematics, is today a rich and sophisticated field of mathematics which, having been invested with model-building techniques of Goedel and Cohen, incorporates into...
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Making Up Your Own Mind: Thinking Effectively Through Creative Puzzle-SolvingHow you can become better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills We solve countless problems--big and small--every day. With so much practice, why do we often have trouble making simple decisions--much less arriving at optimal solutions to important questions? Are we...
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With All Your Mind: A Course on Logic and Argument for the Christian Classroom"With All Your Mind" is written for readers of all ages who are trying to improve their ability to identify, evaluate, and construct arguments within the context of a Christian worldview. It is written in a clear, inviting, conversational style in hopes of minimizing...
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A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking with Statistics and the Scientific MethodWinner of the National Business Book Award From the New York Times bestselling author of The Organized Mind and This Is Your Brain on Music, a primer to the critical thinking that is more necessary now than ever We are bombarded with more information...
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Set Theory and the Continuum HypothesisThis exploration of a notorious mathematical problem is the work of the man who discovered the solution. The independence of the continuum hypothesis is the focus of this study by Paul J. Cohen. It presents not only an accessible technical explanation of the author's...
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Philosophies on Self-Discipline: Lessons from History's Greatest Thinkers on How to Start, Endure, Finish, & Achieve8 meditations on goal achievement and getting things done no matter the circumstances.Instead of trying to go it alone or wing it, apply lessons from some of history's greatest thinkers. Harness thousands of years worth of wisdom, not just your own.Our thoughts determine our...
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The Philosophy of Logical AtomismLogical Atomism is a philosophy that sought to account for the world in all its various aspects by relating it to the structure of the language in which we articulate information. In The Philosophy of Logical Atomism, Bertrand Russell, with input from his young...
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