This Companion probes the depth of Kierkegaard's thought to reveal its distinctive subtlety. Topics covered include Kierkegaard's views on art and religion, ethics and psychology, theology and politics, knowledge and virtue.
David Hume, commonly known as one of the greatest philosophers to write in English, was also an outstanding political and economic theorist and historian. His twenty-seven most important political essays are presented in this fully annotated edition.
This is a major survey of the barbarian migrations in the west and their role in the creation of early medieval Europe. Drawing on a broad range of... Læs mere
First published in 1966, twenty-one years after the close of the Second... Læs mere
Miss Dale examines the the rhythms of Greek lyric and the laws which control them. In this 1968 second edition, she has corrected what she calls 'the errors and shortcomings'... Læs mere
This study of Roman popular morality argues that we can recover much of the moral thinking of ordinary people in the early Empire. Drawing on proverbs, fables,... Læs mere
This 1997 book presents musicological and theoretical research on the life and music of Anton Bruckner. It provides biographical insights into the composer's... Læs mere
This is an invaluable reference to all the characters who appear in English drama from 1500 to 1660. The book indexes well over a thousand printed plays, listing characters' names, character types, nationalities, military ranks, psychological states, occupations and professions.
Conventional approaches to the Synoptic gospels argue that the gospel authors acted as... Læs mere
This new edition provides a comprehensive account of the law of treaties from the viewpoint of two experienced practitioners. It provides a wealth of examples of... Læs mere
Certain psychological constructs, which appear beneficial, are used to explain or change student behaviour, which then have unintended, negative consequences. This book is for... Læs mere
Abby Innes argues that the Soviet revolution and British neoliberalism failed for many of the same theoretical and practical reasons. She shows how Britain championed radical economic liberalisation only to weaken and ultimately break its own governing institutions.