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Soren Kierkegaard was the progenitor of existentialism, as well as a major literary figure and philosopher of ethics and religion. This work offers a comprehensive account of Kierkegaard's philosophy. It also covers the literary and philosophical challenges raised by Kierkegaard's 'direct' and 'indirect' forms of communication.

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The first accessible single volume introduction and guide to Labov's work.

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The first accessible single volume introduction and guide to Labov's work.

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Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. This work gives an account of Lebniz's philosophy. It examines his ideas, including the intersections between his metaphysics, epistemology, ethical and political thought and his famous claim that reality consists of monads (unities).

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Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. This work gives an account of Lebniz's philosophy. It examines his ideas, including the intersections between his metaphysics, epistemology, ethical and political thought and his famous claim that reality consists of monads (unities).

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Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or, indeed, downright bewildering.

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John Locke is a clear and lucid writer who wrote on many subjects and founded many new schools of thought. This title presents a concise and coherent overview of Locke. It is suitable for second- or third-year undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought.

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John Locke is a clear and lucid writer who wrote on many subjects and founded many new schools of thought. This title presents a concise and coherent overview of Locke. It is suitable for second- or third-year undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought.

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The German Reformer Martin Luther was one of the most influential and important figures of the second millennium. His break with Rome and the development of separate Evangelical churches affected not just the religious life of Europe but also social and political landscapes as well. This book examines the key moments in Luther's life.

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The German Reformer Martin Luther was one of the most influential and important figures of the second millennium. His break with Rome and the development of separate Evangelical churches affected not just the religious life of Europe but also social and political landscapes as well. This book examines the key moments in Luther's life.

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Provides an introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. This is a guide for understanding this Stoic author - the only philosopher who was also an emperor.

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Provides an introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. This title presents an exploration of the life and philosophical reflections of this complex Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor.

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Martyrdom has a long history; as long as individuals have been dying for their faith or cause, others have been telling and more importantly, interpreting their stories. This book aims to illuminate the way these conflict stories have been told and function (principally, though not exclusively) within Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities.

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Martyrdom has a long history; as long as individuals have been dying for their faith or cause, others have been telling and more importantly, interpreting their stories. This book aims to illuminate the way these conflict stories have been told and function (principally, though not exclusively) within Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities.

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Offers an account of Marx's thought, his works and theories, providing an useful guide to the important ideas of this thinker. This book introduces the key Marxist concepts and themes and examines the ways in which they have influenced philosophical and political thought.

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Offers an account of Marx's thought, his works and theories, providing an useful guide to the important ideas of this thinker. This book introduces the key Marxist concepts and themes and examines the ways in which they have influenced philosophical and political thought.

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Focusing on McLuhan's work, this title traces the systematic development of his thought. It intends to clarify McLuhan's thinking, to consolidate it in a fashion which prevents misreadings, and to open the way to advancing his own program: ensuring that the world does not sleepwalk into the twenty-first century with nineteenth-century perceptions.

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Marshall McLuhan was dubbed a media guru when he came to prominence in the 1960s. The Woodstock generation found him cool; their parents found him perplexing. This guide offers a close reading of all of his work with a focus on tracing the systematic development of his thought.

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Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

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John Stuart Mill is best known for his moral and political writings, and is a central figure in political philosophy. This book offers an account of Mill's thought, his major works, and the common ideas that permeate them. It introduces the key concepts and themes in Mill's social, political and moral thought.

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A historical overview that explains what modernist literature was by taking the reader through the major figures, ideas and movements, focusing particularly on the core years of 1890-1930 but also looking before to Modernism's influences and precursors and beyond to its continuation and legacy.

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A historical overview explains what modernist literature was by taking the reader through the major figures, ideas and movements, focusing particularly on the core years of 1890-1930 but also looking before to Modernism's influences and precursors and beyond to its continuation and legacy.

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Introductory guide to the beliefs, tenets and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.