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This work presents a treatment of the issue of death, comparing the Western approach of "optimising" with the Eastern approach of "adapting". It analyses the nature of happiness, and explains how adaption may be implemented.

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This work presents a treatment of the issue of death, comparing the Western approach of "optimising" with the Eastern approach of "adapting". It analyses the nature of happiness, and explains how adaption may be implemented.

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The iPod is transforming the lives of millions, changing their relationship to music and to each other. It is also an icon in its own right: the victory of the iPod over other mp3 players remains an unsolved mystery. This book features philosophers with diverse interests and points of view who bring their expertise to bear on this phenomenon.

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Who is the most truly heroic--Captain America or Iron Man The writers in this book try to answer that question from many diverse viewpoints.

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An exploration of vegetarianism in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The author attempts to answer the question, "are Christians morally obligated to be vegetarians", through readings of key biblical texts pertaining to dietary customs, vegetarianism and animal rights.

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Fifteen witty, thought-provoking essays discuss hidden issues in James Bond's world, from his carnal pleasures to his license to kill. Among the lively topics explored are Bond's relation to existentialism, his objectification of women, and more. A reference guide to all the Bond movies rounds out the book.

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Albert guides readers through the televangelist Bakker's rise from obscurity, to his heyday hosting "The PTL Club", to his downfall on charges of fraud. It examines many aspects of the trial: the media coverage; the prosecution; and the aftermath in light of his 45-year sentence.

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This book has not been prepared, authorized, or endorsed by the creators or producers of "Justified."--Front cover.

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A collection of essays by Kierkegaard scholars, representing the new consensus on Kierkegaard and his conception of moral selfhood. It answers the charges of one of Kierkegaard's biggest critics, Alasdair MacIntyre, and shows how some of Kierkegaard's insights may support MacIntyre's ideas.

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A collection of essays by Kierkegaard scholars, representing the new consensus on Kierkegaard and his conception of moral selfhood. It answers the charges of one of Kierkegaard's biggest critics, Alasdair MacIntyre, and shows how some of Kierkegaard's insights may support MacIntyre's ideas.

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Realism is a myth. It is an unnecessary and untenable myth which has overshadowed our grasp of the concepts of objectivity and truth. This book seeks to show why it is an untenable myth and how we can live with the recognition that it is unnecessary.

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Suitable for Led Zeppelin's fans, this book appreciates the deeper aspects of the band's music and influence, such as the way that Hegel's metaphysics can illuminate Zeppelin's dynamic reconciliation of musical opposites, and how various theories of Sublime provide the key to understanding the enduring power and global appeal of Zeppelin's music.

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Recently, economic pressures resulting from less federal revenue and Americans' growing aversion to tax increases have led many state governments to liberalize gambling laws or sponsor gambling. This book looks at the arguments for and against doing so.

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Recently, economic pressures resulting from less federal revenue and Americans' growing aversion to tax increases have led many state governments to liberalize gambling laws or sponsor gambling. This book looks at the arguments for and against doing so.

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This volume looks at the thinking of educational theorist Carl Bereiter and how he tackled the problem of the liberal education canon. He proposed the way we view the main task of formal education as "enculturation into world 3". World 3 is an idea adapted from Karl Popper.

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This volume looks at the thinking of educational theorist Carl Bereiter and how he tackled the problem of the liberal education canon. He proposed the way we view the main task of formal education as "enculturation into world 3". World 3 is an idea adapted from Karl Popper.

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Rush Limbaugh is a conservative American propagandist and radio personality with over 20 million listeners each week. In this book, the author examines some of Limbaugh's more controversial statements, identifying the logical arguments and pointing out the fallacies.

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Develops the notion of a "culture of narcissism," a concept originally proposed by Christopher Lasch. The author puts forward a coherent theory of the role played by love in human problems of finitude and the experience of the basic value of being.

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Providing an introduction to Niklas Luhmann's social system theory, this work integrates various schools of thought, including sociology, philosophy and biology. It provides an analysis of "world society", and focuses on the relevance of Luhmann's theory with respect to globalization, electronic mass media, ethics, and various forms of protest.