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I Live a Life Like Yours

Author : Jan Grue
Publisher : FSG Originals
ISBN 13 : 0374600791
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (746 download)

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Download or read book I Live a Life Like Yours written by Jan Grue and published by FSG Originals. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A quietly brilliant book that warms slowly in the hands." —Dwight Garner, The New York Times I am not talking about surviving. I am not talking about becoming human, but about how I came to realize that I had always already been human. I am writing about all that I wanted to have, and how I got it. I am writing about what it cost, and how I was able to afford it. Jan Grue was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at the age of three. Shifting between specific periods of his life—his youth with his parents and sister in Norway; his years of study in Berkeley, St. Petersburg, and Amsterdam; and his current life as a professor, husband, and father—he intersperses these histories with elegant, astonishingly wise reflections on the world, social structures, disability, loss, relationships, and the body: in short, on what it means to be human. Along the way, Grue moves effortlessly between his own story and those of others, incorporating reflections on philosophy, film, art, and the work of writers from Joan Didion to Michael Foucault. He revives the cold, clinical language of his childhood, drawing from a stack of medical records that first forced the boy who thought of himself as “just Jan” to perceive that his body, and therefore his self, was defined by its defects. I Live a Life Like Yours is a love story. It is rich with loss, sorrow, and joy, and with the details of one life: a girlfriend pushing Grue through the airport and forgetting him next to the baggage claim; schoolmates forming a chain behind his wheelchair on the ice one winter day; his parents writing desperate letters in search of proper treatment for their son; his own young son climbing into his lap as he sits in his wheelchair, only to leap down and run away too quickly to catch. It is a story about accepting one’s own body and limitations, and learning to love life as it is while remaining open to hope and discovery.

Orchesography

Author : Thoinot Arbeau
Publisher : London : C. W. Beaumont
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orchesography written by Thoinot Arbeau and published by London : C. W. Beaumont. This book was released on 1925 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Essays on Actions and Events

Author : Donald Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780199246274
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Essays on Actions and Events written by Donald Davidson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-09-27 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donald Davidson has prepared a new edition of his classic 1980 collection of Essays on Actions and Events, including two additional essays. In this seminal investigation of the nature of human action, Davidson argues for an ontology which includes events along with persons and other objects. Certain events are identified and explained as actions when they are viewed as caused and rationalized by reasons; these same events, when described in physical, biological, or physiological terms, may be explained by appeal to natural laws. The mental and the physical thus constitute irreducibly discrete ways of explaining and understanding events and their causal relations. Among the topics discussed are: freedom to act; weakness of the will; the logical form of talk about actions, intentions, and causality; the logic of practical reasoning; Hume's theory of the indirect passions; and the nature and limits of decision theory. The introduction, cross-references, and appendices emphasize the relations between the essays and explain how Davidson's views have developed.

The Book of Evidence

Author : Peter Achinstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198032919
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Evidence written by Peter Achinstein and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-09-20 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is required for something to be evidence for a hypothesis? In this fascinating, elegantly written work, distinguished philosopher of science Peter Achinstein explores this question, rejecting typical philosophical and statistical theories of evidence. He claims these theories are much too weak to give scientists what they want--a good reason to believe--and, in some cases, they furnish concepts that mistakenly make all evidential claims a priori. Achinstein introduces four concepts of evidence, defines three of them by reference to "potential" evidence, and characterizes the latter using a novel epistemic interpretation of probability. The resulting theory is then applied to philosophical and historical issues. Solutions are provided to the "grue," "ravens," "lottery," and "old-evidence" paradoxes, and to a series of questions. These include whether explanations or predictions furnish more evidential weight, whether individual hypotheses or entire theoretical systems can receive evidential support, what counts as a scientific discovery, and what sort of evidence is required for it. The historical questions include whether Jean Perrin had non-circular evidence for the existence of molecules, what type of evidence J. J. Thomson offered for the existence of the electron, and whether, as is usually supposed, he really discovered the electron. Achinstein proposes answers in terms of the concepts of evidence introduced. As the premier book in the fabulous new series Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science, this volume is essential for philosophers of science and historians of science, as well as for statisticians, scientists with philosophical interests, and anyone curious about scientific reasoning.

Scientific Thinking

Author : Robert M. Martin
Publisher : Broadview Press
ISBN 13 : 9781551111308
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Scientific Thinking written by Robert M. Martin and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 1997-03-31 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Thinking is a practical guide to inductive reasoning—the sort of reasoning that is commonly used in scientific activity, whether such activity is performed by a scientist, a reporter, a political pollster, or any one of us in day-to-day life. The book provides comprehensive coverage of such topics as confirmation, sampling, correlations, causality, hypotheses, and experimental methods. Martin’s writing confounds those who would think that such topics must be dry-as-dust, presenting ideas in a lively and engaging tone and incorporating amusing examples throughout. This book underlines the importance of acquiring good habits of scientific thinking, and helps to instill those habits in the reader. Stimulating questions and exercises are included in each chapter.

Realism Regained

Author : Robert C. Koons
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195350537
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Realism Regained written by Robert C. Koons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-11-16 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wide-ranging philosophical work, Koons takes on two powerful dogmas--anti-realism and materialism. In doing so, Koons develops an elegant metaphysical system that accounts for such phenomena as information, mental representation, our knowledge of logic, mathematics and science, the structure of spacetime, the identity of physical objects, and the objectivity of values and moral norms.

Space, Time, and Stuff

Author : Frank Arntzenius
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199696608
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Space, Time, and Stuff written by Frank Arntzenius and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Arntzenius presents a series of radical ideas about the structure of space and time, and establishes a new metaphysical position which holds that the fundamental structure of the physical world is purely geometrical structure. He argues that we should broaden our conceptual horizons and accept that spaces other than spacetime may exist.

Worldviews

Author : Richard DeWitt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119118999
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Worldviews written by Richard DeWitt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS "This is a brilliantly clear introduction (and indeed reframing) of the history and philosophy of science in terms of worldviews and their elements…. In addition, the book is incredibly well-informed from both a scientific and philosophical angle. Highly recommended." Scientific and Medical Network "Unlike many other introductions to philosophy of science, DeWitt's book is at once historically informative and philosophically thorough and rigorous. Chapter notes, suggested readings, and references enhance its value." Choice "Written in clear and comprehensible prose and supplemented by effective diagrams and examples, Worldviews is an ideal text for anyone new to the history and philosophy of science. As the reader will come to find out, DeWitt is a gifted writer with the unique ability to break down complex and technical concepts into digestible parts, making Worldviews a welcoming and not overwhelming book for the introductory reader." History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, vol. 28(2) Now in its third edition, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science strengthens its reputation as the most accessible and teachable introduction to the history and philosophy of science on the market. Geared toward engaging undergraduates and those approaching the history and philosophy of science for the first time, this intellectually-provocative volume takes advantage of its author's extensive teaching experience, parsing complex ideas using straightforward and sensible examples drawn from the physical sciences. Building on the foundations which earned the book its critical acclaim, author Richard DeWitt considers fundamental issues in the philosophy of science through the historical worldviews that influenced them, charting the evolution of Western science through the rise and fall of dominant systems of thought. Chapters have been updated to include discussion of recent findings in quantum theory, general relativity, and evolutionary theory, and two new chapters exclusive to the third edition enrich its engagement with radical developments in contemporary science. At a time in modern history when the nature of truth, fact, and reality seem increasingly controversial, the third edition of Worldviews presents complex concepts with clarity and verve, and prepares inquisitive minds to engage critically with some of the most exciting questions in the philosophy of science.

Special Catalogue of the Collection of Antiquities

Author : Alessandro Castellani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Special Catalogue of the Collection of Antiquities written by Alessandro Castellani and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Planets Against Us- Grues and Kins

Author : W. Schmitz
Publisher : best global publishing
ISBN 13 : 1846930456
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book Planets Against Us- Grues and Kins written by W. Schmitz and published by best global publishing. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Carlo Antonio Grue (1655-1723)

Author : Luciana Arbace
Publisher : Andromeda Editrice
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Carlo Antonio Grue (1655-1723) written by Luciana Arbace and published by Andromeda Editrice. This book was released on 2002 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

That Kiss From Heaven Fell On My Heart

Author : C. Nicole Treadwell
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462810128
Total Pages : 741 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book That Kiss From Heaven Fell On My Heart written by C. Nicole Treadwell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-03-16 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicole Treadwell has a secret. If she reveals it, she will surely die. Of course, she knows it´s true because certain death is what he promised her after the "incident" in the deep woods years ago. Her fate ever in his hands, keeping the secret guts her on the inside as she struggles to make ends meet, serving as a law clerk to a dangerously ambitious judge in the Nation’s Capitol with secrets of her own. Nicole is tired--exhausted--toying with thoughts (she´s afraid to own) of letting life go. Her life is unraveling, her sound mind frayed. At the end of herself, she knows she can’t save herself, but who can? Worse, does she want to be saved? A swift reply to both questions comes in the way of a still, small voice at an unlikely time that ushers her onto a path few dare to tread or openly discuss. In contrast, Nicole´s former law school chumb and classmate, Timothy Grue, is a hotshot, private attorney who blazes notorious trails in and out of the courtroom. Both handsome and brash (owing to his kinship with privilege and social standing of a “fine” Philadelphia family), he seems to have the world on a string, every creature comfort easily within his reach, including an overabundance of company from the “fairer sex.” Despite his privilege and pedigree, Tim later learns that it came at a very high price. By a stroke of legal fortune (or misfortune), their paths collide professionally, as Tim is handpicked to represent an "A-List" Hollywood client in a lawsuit over which Nicole´s boss is the presiding judge. Not so secretly, the judge relishes the prospect of having her “fifteen seconds of fame” before the world press. Her staff knows that the attention from the paparazzi may prove to be her professional undoing--and theirs. Her job potentially on the line, Nicole contacts Tim Grue for a clandestine meeting of the minds, but will Tim take the bait and “sign on” to Nicole’s “harmless” solution? Their former friendship (on course to self-ignite or implode) sets in motion a chain of events that blast open the door to Nicole´s secret past and their bitter-sweet history; and where crises of identity, spirituality, and morality intersect, conflicting issues of race and class deepen already murky waters, as Nicole is black, and Timothy is white. Yet, as between the two, they want to know why race is still an issue at all? On the road from hell to higher ground, both learn that anything worth having is always tried by fires of a faith that asks, simply, what do you really believe? And more, can redemption ever come too late?

From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism

Author : Theo A.F. Kuipers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401716188
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism written by Theo A.F. Kuipers and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surprisingly, modified versions of the confirmation theory (Carnap and Hempel) and truth approximation theory (Popper) turn out to be smoothly sythesizable. The glue between the two appears to be the instrumentalist methodology, rather than that of the falsificationalist. The instrumentalist methodology, used in the separate, comparative evaluation of theories in terms of their successes and problems (hence, even if already falsified), provides in theory and practice the straight road to short-term empirical progress in science ( à la Laudan). It is also argued that such progress is also functional for all kinds of truth approximation: observational, referential, and theoretical. This sheds new light on the long-term dynamics of science and hence on the relation between the main epistemological positions, viz., instrumentalism (Toulmin, Laudan), constructive empiricism (Van Fraassen), referential realism (Hacking, Cartwright), and theory realism of a non-essentialist nature (constructive realism à la Popper). Readership: Open minded philosophers and scientists. The book explains and justifies the scientist's intuition that the debate among philosophers about instrumentalism and realism has almost no practical consequences.

The Collector's Hand-book of Marks and Monograms on Pottery & Porcelain of the Renaissance and Modern Periods

Author : William Chaffers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Collector's Hand-book of Marks and Monograms on Pottery & Porcelain of the Renaissance and Modern Periods written by William Chaffers and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Critical Introduction to Formal Epistemology

Author : Darren Bradley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780937644
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book A Critical Introduction to Formal Epistemology written by Darren Bradley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formal methods are changing how epistemology is being studied and understood. A Critical Introduction to Formal Epistemology introduces the types of formal theories being used and explains how they are shaping the subject. Beginning with the basics of probability and Bayesianism, it shows how representing degrees of belief using probabilities informs central debates in epistemology. As well as discussing induction, the paradox of confirmation and the main challenges to Bayesianism, this comprehensive overview covers objective chance, peer disagreement, the concept of full belief, and the traditional problems of justification and knowledge. Subjecting each position to a critical analysis, it explains the main issues in formal epistemology, and the motivations and drawbacks of each position. Written in an accessible language and supported study questions, guides to further reading and a glossary, positions are placed in an historic context to give a sense of the development of the field. As the first introductory textbook on formal epistemology, A Critical Introduction to Formal Epistemology is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of contemporary epistemology.

The English dialect dictionary, being the complete vocabulary of all dialect words still in use, or known to have been in use during the last two hundred years

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Author : Joseph Wright
Publisher : Рипол Классик
ISBN 13 : 5880963101
Total Pages : 781 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The English dialect dictionary, being the complete vocabulary of all dialect words still in use, or known to have been in use during the last two hundred years written by Joseph Wright and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on 1905 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Oxford Handbook of Generality in Mathematics and the Sciences

Author : Karine Chemla
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191086754
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Generality in Mathematics and the Sciences written by Karine Chemla and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generality is a key value in scientific discourses and practices. Throughout history, it has received a variety of meanings and of uses. This collection of original essays aims to inquire into this diversity. Through case studies taken from the history of mathematics, physics and the life sciences, the book provides evidence of different ways of understanding the general in various contexts. It aims at showing how collectives have valued generality and how they have worked with specific types of "general" entities, procedures, and arguments. The books connects history and philosophy of mathematics and the sciences at the intersection of two of the most fruitful contemporary lines of research: historical epistemology, in which values (e.g. "objectivity", "accuracy") are studied from a historical viewpoint; and the philosophy of scientific practice, in which conceptual developments are seen as embedded in networks of social, instrumental, and textual practices. Each chapter provides a self-contained case-study, with a clear exposition of the scientific content at stake. The collection covers a wide range of scientific domains - with an emphasis on mathematics - and historical periods. It thus allows a comparative perspective which suggests a non-linear pattern for a history of generality. The introductory chapter spells out the key issues and points to the connections between the chapters.