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Rudolf Carnap (1891-1970) is considered the pioneer of logical positivism, but his work was thought to have been repudiated. Recently he has been undergoing a reappraisal, and this book of essays by leading philosophers, logicians, and art historians attempts to return Carnap to his rightful place. The philosopher’s early days as a utopianist, the root of his thought in neo-Kantianism, his social and political activism – all are explored in these important essays. ... Read more

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This book is a collection of articles on Carnap. Interesting for specialists. You should consider the year of publication, the authors and the table of content, if you are interested in it. ... Read more

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"Why Fly? is without argument, an important contribution to the body of theoretical literature on creativity. What makes this work unique, however, is that it's content and focus also enable it to stand on the shelf along side books on counseling/self help, curriculum development, school administration, business, and leadership. In short, Dr. Torrance has successfully produced a book with nearly universal appeal and application possibilities." - Roeper Review ". . .For readers who are well-versed in Torrance's major ideas and themes, the book will serve as a convenient reference resource and probably as a source of some previously undiscovered pieces. For new explorers into the creativity literature, it will provide helpful "grounding" in the work of a major figure in the field and foundation for new questions and directions." Gifted Child Quarterly ... Read more

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Originally published by the Center for Hellenic Studies, this book investigates the extent to which the Presocratics were hamstrung by their lack of detailed conceptual framework in the case of the words "one" and "many." This investigation is based on Aristotle's analyses. The book also delimits the place of these terms in the ancient evidence for the Eleatics, the Ionians, and Empedocles. It pays special attention to some recent interpretations of Parmenides and considers other major thinkers and scholars. Co-published with the Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University. ... Read more

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A combined effort of the Philosophy Department of Marquette University and the editors of Marquette University Press, this volume of readings in the Philosophy of Human Nature presents sources of the classics from Plato to Mill. ... Read more