Contemporary Nigerian English is an exploration of Nigerian English in the 21st century, highlighting its historical development, current usage and emerging linguistic... Læs mere
Private landholders can contribute to protection of natural values using conservation covenants. This Element... Læs mere
Since the late Middle Ages, images have worked in various ways with sacred texts in bringing miracles and mythic events... Læs mere
Explores Plato's vision of philosophy as a true profession, contrasting it with sophistry and politics. Drawing on literature, science, and art, it... Læs mere
There has been much handwringing about the apparently deterministic picture of human decision making suggested by the latest scientific research. This Element examines how these... Læs mere
This book explores how legal and artistic narratives construct shared meanings of truth, justice, healing, and... Læs mere
Youth have a key role to play in Earth politics. Despite their key importance, youth have been associated with a number of... Læs mere
Higher education faculty differ in age from their students, and these age differences may relate to social and cultural differences. As an aspect... Læs mere
This book argues that an increasing deficit of pluralism in economics and other empirical disciplines is linked to a poor understanding of complexity. It provides a historical and epistemological framework to foster tolerance and dialogue in research and teaching.
This Element is a study on Hegel's dialectic. In order to understand the complex and dynamic structure of reality and of our thinking itself, we need a different way of thinking. The... Læs mere
This Element traces the development of Wittgenstein's views on belief formation throughout the different phases of his philosophy. Section 1 concentrates on the... Læs mere
This Element examines how contemporary poets reimagine virtuosity as a mode of poetic performance. It argues that virtuosity is a strategic choice, one a poet... Læs mere