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  • The Unified Principle of Colour
    Peter Moddel
    Can we say when, where, and how the colours we see are formed? Are colours present like the flowers in a garden, or just an appearance? A simple, surprising fact, The Unified Principle of Colour, brings answers to age-old questions about colour and colour relationships. To the physics of light, and the biology of vision, a third discipline is added: the process of consciousness...
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    22,76 €

  • From Technological Humanity to Bio-technical Existence
    Susanna Lindberg
    Explores the relationship between technics and humanity, tracing the emergence of a bio-technical conception of existence in contemporary continental philosophy. ...
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    46,88 €

  • The Critical Ihde
    Don Ihde
    This critical reader brings together both essential as well as under-recognized writings from the work of Don Ihde, one of the most important contemporary thinkers on technology and human experience. ...
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    46,94 €

  • The Big Questions of Life
    Leinad Ph.D. Menelec
    "What is the meaning of life? How can we find happiness and fulfillment? What is our purpose or calling in life? These are just a few of the profound and timeless questions explored in this engaging book."... "A large language model trained by OpenAI, offers insights and perspectives on some of the greatest mysteries of the human experience. Whether you are seeking answers to y...
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    5,92 €

  • Truly Human Enhancement
    Nicholas Agar
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    39,07 €

  • The Russell Cosmogony; A New Concept of Light, Matter, and Energy
    Walter Russell
    2023 Reprint of the 1953 Edition.  Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. 'The Russell Cosmogony with its new concepts of light, matter, energy, electricity and magnetism is a simple yet complete, consistent and workable cosmogony/cosmology which will enable future scientists to visualize the Universe as a Unified Whole, and...
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    14,50 €

  • Theory of Categories
    Dr. Nicholas Rescher / Dr. Patrick Grim
    This book offers a revisionist approach to categories, arguing that the standard philosophical approach is substantially correct in some respects, but markedly mistaken in others. The result is a distinctly pragmatic approach to categories and categorization, with implications regarding philosophical problematic and paradox in philosophy of mind, epistemology and metaphysics, p...
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    158,60 €

  • Global Rhetorics of Science
    Lynda C. Olman
    Takes a multicultural, interdisciplinary approach to the rhetoric of science to expand our toolkit for the collective management of global risks like climate change and pandemics. ...
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    126,99 €

  • Getting Bergson Straight
    Pete A. Y. Gunter
    This study concerns the ideas of one particular philosopher, Henri Bergson, whose views of time, intuition, and creativity have had a significant impact on art, literature, and the humanities, both in his time and in our own. Although it is generally recognized that Bergson’s ideas have significantly impacted the arts and the humanities, it has not been recognized how they have...
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    41,00 €

  • Machineries of Oil
    Katayoun Shafiee
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    38,56 €

  • The Politics of Invisibility
    Olga Kuchinskaya
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    33,95 €

  • The Monumental Challenge of Preservation
    Michele Valerie Cloonan
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    28,78 €

  • Ideality in the Physical Sciences
    Benjamin Peirce
    Explore the nature of reality itself with this groundbreaking work by Benjamin Peirce. Drawing on insights from mathematics, physics, and philosophy, Peirce offers a bold new vision of the physical world that challenges the prevailing orthodoxy of his time. Whether you’re a scientist or a philosopher, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the foundations of reality....
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    35,61 €

  • A System of Natural Philosophy
    John Lee Comstock
    This book provides an in-depth explanation of natural philosophy, covering various topics such as mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, acoustics, optics, astronomy, electricity, magnetism, steam engine, and electro-magnetism. It uses simple language and illustrations to make it understandable to a wide range of readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...
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    37,36 €

  • Habit and Intelligence in Their Connexion With the Laws of Matter and Force
    Joseph John Murphy
    This book is a series of scientific essays exploring the connection between habit, intelligence, and the laws of matter and force. Murphy argues that habit is an essential component of intelligence, and explores various scientific theories that support this idea.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilizat...
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    39,49 €

  • The Validation Of Scientific Theories
    Philipp G. Frank
    Philipp G. Frank’s book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of scientific inquiry and the criteria for evaluating scientific theories. From the scientific method to the role of experimentation, this book provides a clear and accessible overview of the scientific process.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge ba...
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    36,62 €

  • Epistola Selectas De Re Naturali Observationes Complectens Accessere Ex Historia Naturali, Curiosa Nonnulla Et Tabulae Elegantes
    Giovanni Antonio Battarra
    In this volume, Battarra shares his observations on the natural world, including animals, plants, and minerals. He also includes some curious examples from the history of natural science, as well as beautiful illustrations of many of the creatures and objects he describes. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an accomplished naturalist.This work has been selected...
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    17,20 €

  • Anthropologie
    Immanuel Hermann Fichte
    Dieses Buch stellt eine alles umfassende Theorie der Menschlichen Seele vor. Es bietet einen naturwissenschaftlichen Ansatz zur Anthropologie und beschreibt, wie unsere Kenntnis der Natur auf das Verständnis der menschlichen Seele angewendet werden kann. Es ist ein Muss für jeden, der sich für Anthropologie und Naturphilosophie interessiert.This work has been selected by schola...
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    33,72 €

  • Science and Faith, or, Man as an Animal, and man as a Member of Society [microform]
    Anonymous
    This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between science and faith, focusing on the question of what it means to be human. The author’s erudite and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion.This work has been selected by scholars as being cul...
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    39,49 €

  • Kraft und Stoff
    Ludwig Büchner
    Kraft und Stoff ist ein Klassiker der Naturphilosophie und beschreibt in allgemein-verständlicher Sprache die Entwicklungen der Naturwissenschaften und ihre Bedeutung für die Philosophie. Ludwig Büchner setzt sich darin mit den Fragen nach der Entstehung des Universums, der Evolution und der Zukunft der Menschheit auseinander.This work has been selected by scholars as being cul...
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    41,64 €

  • Animals in the World
    Pierre Pellegrin / Anthony Preus
    Five innovative essays demonstrating how Aristotle’s biology is an integral part of Aristotle’s understanding of the universe. ...
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    43,06 €

  • The Icarus Question
    Gene Tracy
    Daedalus, the great inventor of ancient myth, fashioned wings so that he and his son Icarus could escape imprisonment. But it all went awry when Icarus ignored his father’s warnings and flew too close to the Sun. We know how that story ends-or do we? In The Icarus Question, physicist Gene Tracy offers reasons to hope that humanity’s urge to transcend our limitations need not le...
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    19,66 €

  • The Icarus Question
    Gene Tracy
    Daedalus, the great inventor of ancient myth, fashioned wings so that he and his son Icarus could escape imprisonment. But it all went awry when Icarus ignored his father’s warnings and flew too close to the Sun. We know how that story ends-or do we? In The Icarus Question, physicist Gene Tracy offers reasons to hope that humanity’s urge to transcend our limitations need not le...
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    14,25 €

  • Emerging Technology-Based Services and Systems in Libraries, Educational Institutions, and Non-Profit Organizations
    The global economy and organizations are evolving to become service-oriented and driven by technology, and this is not just limited to commercial work. Further study on this evolution is required to fully understand the phenomenon. Emerging Technology-Based Services and Systems in Libraries, Educational Institutions, and Non-Profit Organizations covers IT-enabled creation, cura...
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    295,19 €

  • Emerging Technology-Based Services and Systems in Libraries, Educational Institutions, and Non-Profit Organizations
    The global economy and organizations are evolving to become service-oriented and driven by technology, and this is not just limited to commercial work. Further study on this evolution is required to fully understand the phenomenon. Emerging Technology-Based Services and Systems in Libraries, Educational Institutions, and Non-Profit Organizations covers IT-enabled creation, cura...
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    222,81 €

  • Intelligent Digital Ecosystems
    Janak Alford
    Turn Technology from a Threat into a Limitless Opportunity.'From examining the omnipresence of data and algorithms in our daily lives to the potential dangers that human ambition has already unleashed, Intelligent Digital Ecosystems is a visionary, timely, and essential primer for the future.' - Self-Publish Review'An fascinating and original work full of fresh insights and per...
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    36,32 €

  • Bioethics of Displacement and Its Implications
    Manuel Lozano Rodríguez
    Bioethics aims to provide a framework for making informed and ethical decisions in the face of complex and often controversial issues. It is concerned with issues such as informed consent, autonomy, justice, beneficence, non-maleficence, and respect for persons and seeks to balance the interests of individuals, communities, and society. Defining the bioethics of displacement pr...
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    369,13 €

  • Climate Uncertainty and Risk
    Judith Curry
    In Climate Uncertainty and Risk, Judith Curry shows how we can break the gridlock surrounding the climate debate. This book helps us rethink the climate change problem, the risks we are facing and how we can respond. ...
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    49,76 €

  • Climate Uncertainty and Risk
    Judith Curry
    In Climate Uncertainty and Risk, Judith Curry shows how we can break the gridlock surrounding the climate debate. This book helps us rethink the climate change problem, the risks we are facing and how we can respond. ...
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    157,93 €

  • Thank You, President Corona!
    Alex Joonto
    Thank You, President Corona! How COVID-19 Improved the World!We know what you’re thinking, and maybe you’re right!Why should you ever thank COVID-19? How would it have ever changed the world for the better?Though the COVID-19 pandemic was a devastating event for millions of people, causing both economic and emotional distress, it also brought an umbrella of unexpected opportuni...
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    12,46 €