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Starting by contrasting familiar classical logic with constructivist or intuitionist logic, this book goes on to offer introductions to such subjects as quantificational and syllogistic logic, modal logic and set theory. It includes chapters: Sentential Logic; Quantificational Logic; Sentential Modal Logic; Set Theory; and, Modal Term Logic.

Argues that modernity's sense of the medieval past is the product of the dominant intellectual movements of the nineteenth century, Romanticism and Idealism, and that nineteenth century attitudes have continued to inform current understandings of the Middle Ages.

This philosophical examination of trade and aid argues that a compassionate, rational and humane engagement with the global economy could lead to a better world. This title demonstrates how political philosophy provides us with insights often passed over in modern development jargon.

Introduces, analyzes and critiques the main areas of debate within the field of syntax. This book analyzes the major themes in syntactic research, focusing on overlooked non-generative theories and the adoption of the same concepts across different models of grammar. It also analyzes the difference between spoken and written syntax.

A comprehensive analysis of the most important Shakespearean critics, editors, actors and directors. It offers a systematic account of those figures who have had the greatest influence on the interpretation, understanding and cultural reception of Shakespeare, both nationally and internationally.

Focuses on Shakespeare's reception by figures in Victorian theatre. This book offers a systematic account of those figures who have had the greatest influence on the interpretation, understanding and cultural reception of Shakespeare, both nationally and internationally.

Focuses on Shakespeare's reception by nineteenth-century novelists. This title offers a systematic account of those figures who have had the greatest influence on the interpretation, understanding and cultural reception of Shakespeare, both nationally and internationally.

Focuses on Shakespeare's reception by nineteenth-century female actors and scholars. This book offers a systematic account of those figures who have had the greatest influence on the interpretation, understanding and cultural reception of Shakespeare, both nationally and internationally.

From new questions concerning qualia, representation, embodiment and cognition to fresh thinking about the long-standing problems of physicalism, dualism, personal identity and mental causation, this book offers a guide to the research in the Philosophy of Mind. It also includes an extended glossary of terms for quick reference.

Illustrates that the essential distinction between irrational religion and rational secular politics appears as an unquestioned preconception on the basis of which policy is conducted, countries invaded and wars fought. The author demonstrates how a historically contingent discourse has been transformed into a powerful set of global assumptions.

As perhaps the best-known and most-studied work in the canon of Shakespeare's leading contemporary rival, Ben Jonson's "Volpone" (1606) is a particularly important play for thinking about early modern drama as a whole. This guide offers students an introduction to its critical and performance history, including recent versions on stage and screen.

Covers key aspects of English phonology to help readers go on to teach pronunciation, diagnose problem areas and prioritize important skills. This book aims to provide a clear description of key aspects of English phonology in order to help teachers diagnose and prioritize problem areas in pronunciation.

How can gaming and simulation technologies be used to engage learners? How can they be used to motivate and accelerate learning? What are their main strengths for learning? In this book, contributors explore such questions to help you understand the paradigm shift from conventional learning environments to learning in games and simulations.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to Ben Jonson's "Volpone" - introducing its critical history, performance history, critical landscape and new directions in research on the play. This guide offers students an introduction to its critical and performance history, including recent versions on stage and screen.

Moving across Shakespeare studies, language studies and linguistics, this book develops a coherent analysis of the stylistics of Shakespeare's language. It testifies the interest in Shakespeare's language and style and opens up captivating vistas of investigation. It includes array of theoretical approaches and new findings.

Argues the practical benefits for public policy of a rigorous experimentalist approach to applying moral theory. This book surveys the uses of practical philosophy and answers criticisms of the approach, presenting a number of areas in which philosophers' intellectual efforts can prove valuable for resolving public conflicts.

In a night of unforgettable tragedy, the world's most famous liner Titanic struck an iceberg on 14 April 1912 and sank. Over 1500 people died. Whose fault it was, and how the passengers and crew reacted, has been the subject of continuing dispute over the 100 years since the disaster. This title offers an account of Titanic's tragic maiden voyage.

What is legitimate knowledge? What is the relationship between the collection and analysis of data? Looking at the theory and practice of researching education, this book examines the philosophical, historical, political and social contexts of research and the implications of these for the collection and analysis of data.

An exploration of the cult TV show "Lost", looking at its use of novels, plays, stories, and other literary texts. It teases out the critical significance of these featured books, demonstrating how literature has served to enhance the meaning of the show.

Suitable for those studying language for the first time. This book includes topics such as discourse analysis, language acquisition, language change, and the history of English, together with examinations of different modes of discourse as well as the components of language itself. It features chapter summaries, study questions, and case studies.

This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts.

Volume 14 in the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series focuses on Karl Popper, an important and controversial thinker of the 20th century.

Looks at the rolenostalgia plays in the radicalimagination to offer a newguide to the history and politics of the left. >

Explores the major European thinkers from Nietzsche to Derrida to define the author's own 'non-philosophical' project. This title offers a theoretical and critical analysis of the philosophers of difference after Hegel and Nietzsche. It uses this analysis to introduce a theoretical practice of non-philosophical thought.

Organized around five key themes, this title offers a survey of the affective turn in contemporary political science. It reflects the affective turn in the analysis of political world. It intends to advance the debate on the relation between politics and the emotions.

An exploration of how the self is revealed or exposed in the experience of reading, viewing and writing about Shakespeare. It intends to inspire readers to think and write about their personal relationship with Shakespeare: about how the poems and plays - and writing about them - can reveal or transform our sense of ourselves.

Proposes an ethical framework for educators and school leaders who find their practice constrained by the demands of policies and structures created in response to accountability legislation.

Quintessential work on the nature and origins of language grammar, and its role in language and our own evolution as humans. >