133 results for 'standpoint'

The Second-Person Standpoint: A Fundamental Reorientation of Moral Theory Stephen Darwall's seminal work offers a profound shift in understanding moral obligation. By exploring the interpersonal...

Brentano's influential work on psychology and philosophy, Psychology from an Empirical Standpoint, has had a lasting impact on the development of the field. First published in 2014, this collection...

An Introduction to the Study of Terra Sigillata Treated from a Chronological Standpoint by Felix Oswald and T Davies Pryce is a significant contribution to literature, forming part of the knowledge...

Snobbery: The Practices of Distinction by David Morgan explores the complex and multifaceted nature of social class and its impact on our daily lives. Drawing on literature, popular culture,...

Diane Reay brings a unique perspective to this exploration of education and class inequality. Drawing on over 500 interviews with working-class individuals, she examines how social mobility is...

What's wrong with work? Lynne Pettinger examines how workers are treated and its implications beyond their own lives. She considers three types of work - green, IT, and the gig economy - within the...

Debunking the idea that constant self-improvement is key to happiness, Danish philosopher and psychologist Svend Brinkmann argues that true fulfillment lies in embracing unconditional principles such...

Cars are a source of strong opinions and emotions. For some, it's the car itself that sparks feelings, while for others, it's the driver's competence and behaviour that can be off-putting...

The Cruel Optimism of Racial Justice by Nasar Meer explores how racial justice in the UK and globally has been shaped by a 'cruel optimism' that perpetuates social and political outcomes sustaining...

Money Myths, Truths and Alternatives challenges common assumptions about money's nature and function. Mary Mellor examines the social, political, and commercial histories of money to debunk myths...

A comprehensive guide to osteopathy from a mechanotherapy perspective, this 2021 publication is now available in paperback. Written by the American College of Mechano-Therapy, it has been selected...

Three Rival Versions of Moral Enquiry: Encyclopaedia, Genealogy And TraditionAlasdair MacIntyre explores the fundamental differences in philosophical approach, arguing that distinct schools of...

Radiesthesia IV Geopathic Stress offers an original solution to geopathic stress, exploring the nature of telluric energies from the standpoint of a technique rooted in ancient knowledge.This...

In the Break explores the complex relationships between black avant-garde in music and literature in the 1950s and 1960s. Fred Moten examines the intersection of black cultural nationalism,...

Freud and Fundamentalism explores the psychic components of fundamentalist thinking, examining how it disavows complexity and strives for exclusionary orthodoxy. This collection of essays...

Dorothy Smith's Institutional Ethnography offers a unique approach to understanding social relations and organization. By examining everyday experience as a lens for inquiry, this sociology from...

Accelerating Cloud Adoption: Optimizing the Enterprise for Speed and AgilityThis practical guide shows IT managers, CIOs, and CTOs how to address the challenges of cloud transformation by rethinking...

Treatise on Critical Reason by Hans AlbertThis philosophical treatise offers an alternative to dominant German philosophical standpoints, seeking to find a middle ground between classical...

The Work of the Holy Spirit by John Morrison provides a comprehensive Biblical and doctrinal theology of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Written from the standpoint of the Reformed faith,...

This authoritative analysis presents an in-depth examination of the disclosure issue from both theoretical and practical standpoints. From the mid 1980s, multinational enterprises began publishing...

Being Time: Case Studies in Musical TemporalityThis book invites you to explore the personal experience of time in music, focusing on how listeners perceive it. Through individual case studies, it...

This introductory text provides an up-to-date account of leading theories of development. It explores classical accounts of development, including those of Marx, as well as current debates and...

Albert Camus: A Critical Examination by David Sprintzen This comprehensive analysis offers a fresh perspective on the thought of Albert Camus from a philosophical standpoint. Camus's work addresses...

Gender & Mental Health explores mental disorder from a policy perspective, drawing on recent information from Europe and the US. It examines both individual experiences and broader issues in mental...

The Regulations of Purity and Impurity in Islam: Proceedings of the 8th AMI Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop. This collection of papers explores the diverse approaches to understanding Sharia...

James Connolly's legacy has long been subject to misinterpretation. His work and ideas have been co-opted by various groups, each using them to justify their own political positions.Kieran Allen...

This translation of Igor Zabel's writings enriches the international critical field with his analytical and emphatic thinking. Zabel's work provides a methodology model for research into Eastern...

This 1955 study presents a detailed examination of Plato's ethical philosophy, divided into three main parts: 'The Personal Ideal', 'The Ethical Society' and 'The Growth of a Reality Principle'...

The Poverty of Postmodernism challenges the prevailing celebration of knowledge and value relativism, arguing that it undermines critical reason and commonsense. John O'Neill examines the postmodern...

Where We Stand by Djamila Ribeiro is an elegant essay that offers a compelling intervention into contemporary discussions of power and identity. Ribeiro explores the concept of "speaking place,"...

Mark Shields offers a fresh perspective on the symbolism and meaning behind temple ordinances in this revised and expanded edition. By examining the subject from a scriptural and historical...

This eight-scene drama brings to life the experiences of black women navigating higher education and work-based learning in the NHS. Through their voices, Peggy P. Warren explores the complexities of...

Civil Passions: Moral Sentiment and Democratic Deliberation by Sharon R. Krause explores the relationship between passions and impartiality in moral and political deliberation. Krause argues that...

The Six Ways of Knowing: A Critical Study of the Advaita Theory of Knowledge by Dhirendra Mohan Datta. This book explores the Vedanta standpoint, which posits that there are six sources of knowledge...

The Jungian Tarot and Its Archetypal Imagery Volume II of the Jungian Tarot Trilogy by Robert Wang explores the imagery of The Jungian Tarot from the standpoints of archetypal symbolism, history, and...

Jonathan Bennett's study of Kant's Dialectic examines the second half of the Critique of Pure Reason, focusing on issues surrounding substance, the self, the cosmos, freedom and the existence of God...

Anthropological perspectives on childhood have evolved significantly over the past 150 years. In this comprehensive overview, Heather Montgomery examines how children have been studied and portrayed...

Sounds, Ecologies, Musics explores music and sound from ecological standpoints, challenging scholars, scientists, environmental activists, musicians, and listeners to consider the natural and built...

Domestic policing is facing increasing scrutiny over its ethics and legitimacy. This comprehensive introduction to ethical policing offers a fresh perspective on the fundamental role of police...

Stephen C. Angle offers a contemporary guide to Confucianism in this thought-provoking exploration of moral philosophy.The tradition of Confucianism, spanning over 2500 years, provides profound...

This comprehensive guide to modern jurisprudence explores the historical developments and ideas that shape contemporary legal thought. The book takes students through the key rival standpoints in...

This powerful collection of poems offers a unique perspective on the First World War, written by those who experienced it from different standpoints. From the early excitement and patriotism to the...

Near-Death Experiences: A Scientific Exploration Birk Engmann examines the diverse views and myths surrounding near-death experiences from a scientific standpoint. Situated at the intersection of...

This groundbreaking book explores resistance against the harsh policing of sexuality in some Muslim societies. It challenges common perceptions that Islam is inherently restrictive with respect to...

The Philosophy of Design by Glenn Parsons offers a fresh perspective on the fundamental philosophical issues raised by contemporary design practice. This book systematically examines design from a...

Developing Africa Concepts and Practices in Twentieth-Century Colonialism explores the concept of development as it was used to shape relationships between metropolitan Europe and colonial Africa...

British Depth Studies C1066-1685 is a comprehensive textbook designed to support students studying the AQA GCSE History specification. Written by an expert team, this book provides in-depth analysis...

Levinas and Analytic Philosophy explores the relevance of Emmanuel Levinas's work to recent developments in analytic philosophy. Contemporary philosophers have found common ground with Levinas's...

Understanding Dispensational Theology: God's Timing A detailed explanation of the seven dispensations from a pre-millennial standpoint, this book provides insight into God's timing throughout Earth's...

This collection of lectures provides an introduction to metaphysics and offers insight into the author's own intellectual standpoint. Adorno explores the central tension between concepts and...

Vertigo: A Philosophical Exploration of Hitchcock's Masterpiece This book offers a unique perspective on Alfred Hitchcock's iconic film Vertigo, exploring its philosophical themes and ideas. Through...

Barnett Newman's art poses distinct challenges to formal description and historical evaluation. This book offers a deeply researched and thoughtful account of his creative achievements, guiding...

Electric Fashion presents a comprehensive vision of fashion from historical, cultural and practical standpoints. Over three decades, Christine Suppes developed a unique collection in Silicon Valley,...

Art therapy plays a unique role in treating psychosis. This book explores its contributions through clinical material and artwork created by clients, offering insights into the therapeutic...

This book offers an account of the psychology of romantic love within the context of a theory of emotions. It develops from studies in brain psychology and extends to topics in process philosophy,...

Reevaluating Western and Chinese philosophical traditions to question entrenched conceptual frameworks is a complex task. In this book, Massimiliano Lacertosa proposes an ethical understanding of the...

Jesus on Stage by Philip Oakeshott is an intriguing exploration of the Gospel of John as an ancient historical novel. The author argues that the evangelist's first draft was for a Greek play, drawing...

The Child Language Reader provides an in-depth introduction to the most significant research in child language acquisition and development. This comprehensive resource brings together original...

Wittgenstein's Philosophy of Mathematics by Juliet Floyd is an in-depth exploration of Ludwig Wittgenstein's thoughts on mathematics. At its core, this philosophy views mathematics as a human...

Hotel Pricing in a Social World: How to Drive Value in the New Hotel EconomyThis insightful resource provides guidance on improving organizational decision making to keep your hotel relevant, from a...

The Arab Gulf and the West by B. R. Pridham explores the complex relationships between the Arab Gulf states and Western countries, particularly Britain and the US, over several decades. This...

Logic: The Theory of Inquiry by John Dewey This book is a development of ideas regarding the nature of logical theory that were first presented in Studies in Logical Theory. Over time, these ideas...

Each poem tells a story - an exchange between writer and reader, a meeting place, an invitation to another's experience, history, standpoint, insight, commentary.The Best of Australian Poems 2022 is...

Werner Herzog's 1982 film Fitzcarraldo remains a defining moment in New German Cinema, its operatic entrepreneurialism continuing to raise questions about art and nature, progress and subjectivity...

The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave A 2009 publication that has sparked debate about its authenticity, this letter purports to offer advice from a slaveowner in the Caribbean on...

The View From Nowhere by Thomas Nagel Thomas Nagel's thought-provoking book explores the fundamental issue of how we reconcile our individual perspectives with a more detached, intellectual view of...

Zadie Smith's works as trauma fictions offer a nuanced exploration of social, cultural, historical, and political facets of trauma. This monograph delves into her critique of psychoanalysis and her...

Climate change is a complex phenomenon that challenges our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Drawing on his 25 years of experience as an international climate change scientist,...

This book provides practical working knowledge for dancing Argentine Tango on the dance floor from a dancer's standpoint. It aims to reach out to all people curious about dancing Tango, regardless of...

Thomas Tooke and the Monetary Thought of Classical Economics by Matthew Smith provides a comprehensive account of the economist's contribution to political economy. This study clarifies Tooke's...

The Child: Structure and Dynamics of the Nascent Personality by Erich Neumann explores the earliest developments of ego and individuality in human life. This book examines the relationship between...

Venture Capital: A Practical Guide to Fund Formation and Management is a comprehensive handbook for fund managers launching new venture capital funds. Written by two experienced early stage...

Psychoanalysis has long relied on interpretation as its primary intervention. However, this aspect of psychoanalytic practice has been discussed primarily from a technical standpoint, rather than its...

Nelson Mandela's autobiography offers a unique perspective on his life's journey. Written at the age of 73, after he became President of South Africa, this memoir is a personal account of his...

Explore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed insight into the science...

Quantum Lean: A Revolutionary Approach to Lean Systems This book offers a groundbreaking approach to lean systems, one that has the potential to transform the way you work. By shifting your focus...

A comprehensive guide to managing General Practice surgeries, written by an experienced NHS manager with years of experience in the field. This handbook shares practical management skills and...

Decarbonizing Logistics: A Global Perspective on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freight Transport. Logistics accounts for around 9-10% of global CO2 emissions, making it one of the hardest...

Statistical Mechanics by Shang-Keng Ma is a comprehensive graduate and advanced undergraduate textbook that explores the growing field of statistical mechanics. Written by a renowned physicist, this...

This book shows you how to make a good living from gambling. Its authors have spent many years writing about beatable games like poker and blackjack, and now they're sharing their knowledge with...

This comprehensive introduction to elliptic curves covers both historical background and contemporary theory. Addressed to beginning graduate students, it explores special cases of elliptic curves,...

Police Ethics and Catholic Christianity explores the complex issues within policing from a unique perspective. This book delves into topics such as lying, discreet language, perjury, oath-taking,...

Energy Modelling in Architecture: A Practical Guide This book provides expert insights into how leading architectural firms successfully integrate energy modelling into their practices. It explores...

Wasec Web Application Security for the Everyday Software Engineer is a concise guide to building strong, secure web applications. By learning about simple browser features and security fundamentals,...

Antitrust Economics at a Time of Upheaval: Recent Competition Policy Cases on Two Continents This collection chronicles key flashpoints in the evolution of antitrust policy and economics over the...

American history told from the bottom up by Howard Zinn himself. This collection of conversations offers an unvarnished yet ultimately optimistic tour of American history, exploring key events and...

The fashion industry is a complex and dynamic global market with diverse organizational structures and numerous challenges. This book offers a unique perspective on the fashion business by applying...

Patriarchy Blues: A Scorching Treatise on Toxic Masculinity In this personal and poignant collection, Frederick Joseph examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man, exploring...

The Workbook for Principles of Microeconomics is a comprehensive companion to the textbook, featuring a range of exercises designed to help you apply key concepts in practice. From basic...

Jesus and Philosophy by Don Cupitt For centuries, Jesus' message has been overshadowed by misconceptions about his life and teachings. As the supernatural beliefs surrounding him faded, the true...

The Soul of the Indian by Charles Alexander Eastman This book offers a unique perspective on Native American religious life as it existed before contact with external influences. Written from a...

Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting is a comprehensive guide to Shotokan Karate, one of the most widely practiced styles of the martial art. Authored by Hidetaka Nishiyama, a renowned master of...

Rudolf Steiner's Human and Cosmic Thought presents twelve main philosophical standpoints in concentrated and aphoristic lectures. This revised translation explores how each perspective is coloured by...

Understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity can be a complex issue. This book presents five distinct models for exploring the intersection of these two fields, each offering a...

Nutrition A Holistic Approach by Rudolf Hauschka is a comprehensive guide to nutrition that challenges conventional understanding. Dr Hauschka's approach views matter, including food, as having a...

Career Paths provides a practical toolkit for developing and implementing career path models in talent management systems. The authors offer a comprehensive framework that balances individual...

The Phenomenological Mind by Shaun Gallagher and Dan Zahavi is a comprehensive exploration of fundamental questions about the mind from a phenomenological perspective. This highly regarded book...

The Bible, Social Media, and Digital Culture by Peter M. Phillips explores how the Bible is used in contemporary digital social media culture. This book examines the shift from a propositional to a...

Arts and Cultural Programming: A Leisure Perspective by Douglas Emerson Blandy offers new perspectives on the possibilities of arts and cultural experiences. This unique book provides insights into...

François Englert's life story is one of resilience and intellectual curiosity. Born to Jewish emigrants, he grew up as a "hidden child" during World War II, before becoming a rebellious youth who...