Ancient Rome and Modern America explores the vital role the narratives and images of Rome have played in America's understanding of itself and its history.
Auteurs and Authorship: A Film Reader offers students an introductory and comprehensive view of perhaps the most central concept in film studies. This unique... Læs mere
In this text book Rosalind Hursthouse examines the complex questions surrounding the morality of abortion.
This new introduction to the main themes of Berkeleya s philosophy assumes no previous knowlege of philosophy and will be accessible to first--year students and to the interested general reader. It also offers and defends its own interpretation of Berkeleya position.
This book explains in down--to--earth language what analytical philosophy is, and presupposes no previous knowledge of the subject. Analytical philosophers aim at obtaining insight into the traditional topics of philosophy by logical, conceptual and linguistic analysis.
In this book, the authors attempt to show how a cognitive account of development can be derived from a biological basis, using the example of the development of face recognition.
Initially overshadowed by her death and the World War II, "Between the Acts" is now judged to be among Virginia Woolf's most... Læs mere
This book is written for those coming to philosophy for the first time. It explains the nature of philosophical inquiry and discusses traditional philosophical questions about the existence of God, miracles, creationism, the truth of the Bible, science, and the problem of evil.
aeo The first account of this period for nearly 30 years. aeo Covers the Angevin Empire of Anjou and Normandy. aeo Includes such events as murder of Beckett and Magna Carta.... Læs mere
This revised and updated edition is a history of Western Europe, tracing its development from the dissolution of the late-Roman Empire to the emergence, in the 10th century, of the individual states of medieval Europe.
Selections from the best-known intellectuals and researchers in social theory around the globe. Includes discussion of not only traditional aspects... Læs mere
Based on "The Year's Work in English Studies", this special edition boxed set concentrates on American literature studies from... Læs mere