Stephen Davies

Kathleen Marie Higgins

Robert Hopkins

David E. Cooper

Robert Stecker

In this extensively revised and updated edition, 168 alphabetically arranged articles provide comprehensive treatment of the main topics and writers in this area of aesthetics. Written by prominent scholars covering a wide-range of key topics in aesthetics and the philosophy of art Features revised and expanded entries from the first edition, as well as new chapters on recent developments in aesthetics and a larger number of essays on non-Western thought about art Unique to this edition are six overview essays on the history of aesthetics in the West from antiquity to modern times

A Companion to Aesthetics

Questions about the nature of beauty and the relation between morality and art were among the earliest discussed by ancient philosophers. And today, a host of new issues has been prompted by recent developments in the arts and in philosophy, testifying to a great revival of interest in aesthetics and literary criticism. The nature of representation, the relation between art and truth, and the criteria for interpretation are among the most debated problems in contemporary philosophy. This reference series, centred on analytic philosophy but also covering important aspects of the continental tradition and of non-Western philosophies, is made up of a number of volumes each dealing with a particular subject area. Taken together the series offers a comprehensive survey of philosophy as a whole. The entries in each volume combine summarized information on names, terms and moverments and each essay is also supported by a selective bibliography. Alphabetically arranged, the 130 articles in this volume provide comprehensive coverage of the main topics and writers in this area of aesthetics. The Companion will serve students of philosophy, literary criticism and cultural studies - as well as the general reader - both as a work of reference and, with its many substantial essays, as a guide to the best thinking about the arts in the late twentieth century.

The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy

This book was written to demystify the problems that life throws at all of us.This living thing we call life is examined with explanations of just why everything is as it is.If you ever ask yourself 'why me?' this book is for you.Join some of the greatest thinkers of all time and see what they had to say about chance, fate and similar stuff.It will be shown that probability lies at the centre of every single thing we are and can ever be; from sub-atomic particles to the Universe itself, from the individual to the population, and the past into the future.We can all travel hopefully - probability can show us why

It's Everything You Need It to Be

Probability

Once upon a time I existed without a pet around my home. I think of those days as the dark ages. Then the enlightenment arrived with a dog called Charlie and a cat called Spite. They have become my firm friends and companions. They bring happiness and laughter to every day that I've been with them. They are far better stress-busters than bubble-wrap. Even when I want a little bit of peace and quiet and they won't let me, they unfailingly offer unconditional affection at all times. Unless you are my postman. They are clever and intuitive and Charlie and I both know the golden rule. The cat is the boss. This book is a humourous set of recollections about my life and times with my cat and dog. Any animal lover will share my delight in co-existing with two animals that have their very own perceptions of what a pets' life should be like. If your ideas do not match with theirs then they will soon do so. The book contains a wealth of really good advice on how to train and deal with your pets. It may do no good whatsoever.

Paws for Thought

Backgammon for Tigers offers solid practical advice and demonstrates techniques that will develop an early awareness of the tactics and strategies used by strong players. The book covers all aspects of a solid game throughout the beginning, middle and end phases. There are over 50 game positions provided, accompanied by key tables with analyses, and explanations given of just what was going on in the minds of the players. The reader will end up with a set of straightforward tools and ideas to carry into every game with a growing sense of knowing what they were doing - more or less, or at least sometimes, perhaps... This book will be a valuable aid to any beginner wishing to explore online backgammon. You will play better backgammon after reading this book

Backgammon for Tigers

In 2008, the best selling The Transition Handbook suggested a model for a community-led response to peak oil and climate change. Since then, the Transition idea has gone viral across the globe, from universities and London neighbourhoods to Italian villages and Brazilian favelas. In contrast to the ever-worsening stream of information about climate change, the economy and resource depletion, Transition focuses on solutions, on community-scale projects and on positive results. The Transition Companion picks up the story today, describing one of the most fascinating experiments now under way in the world. It shows how communities are working for a future where local enterprises are valued and nurtured; where lower energy use is seen as a benefit; and where cooperation, creativity and the building of resilience are the cornerstones of a new economy. The first part discusses where we are now in terms of resilience to the problems of rising oil prices, climate change and economic uncertainty. It presents a vision of how the future might look if we succeed in addressing these issues. The book then looks in detail at the process a community in transition goes through, drawing on the experience of those who have already embarked on this journey. These examples show how much can be achieved when people harness energy and imagination to create projects that will make their communities more resilient. The Transition Companion combines practical advice; the tools needed to start and maintain a Transition initiative; with numerous inspiring stories from local groups worldwide.

Making Your Community More Resilient in Uncertain Times

The Transition Companion

The kingdom is threatened. Who or what is ravaging the great forests is unknown. One thing is known. The beasts come from the great mountains in the north; slaughtering everything in their way. Rito Thelin is the second son of the King, who has little time for him. Rito has failed to find his brother, Gallan, lost in the northern woods. Rito is sent out with only one retainer, Quirin, to try again. It is a hopeless task, his death all but assured. He carries one weapon. An ancient sword, named Fury. Nobody can read its ancient runes. If only Rito could. On his journey he will meet Maesa, a young untested sorcerer. Maesa's spells are prone to error with many an unforeseen consequence. She thinks it's in the finger twiddles. Rito and Quirin will learn to stand back, with cowering an option. Maesa carries a terrible secret. A stolen spell of such great power it can never be used. Fortunately, she doesn't know how to use it - yet. Travelling from the west is Wen, an ancient sage, tired of existing beyond his time. He has sensed the evil in the north and is content to find and confront the dangers ahead. Much to his surprise he encounters one of the last wood-elves travelling through the great forests. The elf will fight to her last protecting the trees she loves. Thessalia is her name; as arrogant a being as Wen has ever met. If she ever finds out what secret Wen holds, things might change. Dramatically, and with it her arrogance. They do, and don't. Two men appear from the western trails. To say they are different in every way possible would be to stretch the meaning of 'different.' Tellen is a retired soldier of great experience wanting a quiet life. His companion is a haystack in human form, or so it appears. A giant of a man with phenomenal strength. They compliment each other perfectly. What can go wrong? Unknown to Tellen, Totle has rescued the deadliest predator in the land. A huge animal that somehow moves with silence and speed through the surrounding forests. It has no natural enemies, none at all. But unnatural? These three parties are fated to meet. They must blend together to form a band capable of facing down all dangers. All seems well enough until they find Suneth. A young lost child who needs rescuing. Suneth is sweet and innocent and happily accepted by the travellers. But she is in need of protection at a time when protecting themselves will be hard enough. One of them has seen Suneth dancing in the woods, surrounded by swarms of adoring butterflies. Why? Remains unanswered. None are what they seem. Increasing horrors descend from the north. Some of the travellers may not survive. Why should one of them wish to kill another member of the group, at a time when every living soul is needed? The group will finally reach their final battle. They are asked to do the impossible. Turn around, go home would be the best advice to give. Not for Rito, emerging as their natural leader. But who will follow him?

Robert Hopkins

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