{"title":"Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-science-of-can-and-cant-9780141986463","title":"The Science of Can and Cant","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young theoretical physicist''s guide to how the radical new science of counterfactuals can reveal the full scope of our universe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a vast class of properties that science has so far almost entirely neglected. These properties are central to an understanding of physical reality both at an everyday level and at the level of fundamental phenomena, yet they have traditionally been thought of as impossible to incorporate into fundamental explanations. \u003cb\u003eThey relate not only to what is true - the actual - but to what could be true - the counterfactual. 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In each chapter, Marletto sets out how counterfactuals can solve a vexed open problem in science, and demonstrates that by contemplating the possible as well as the actual, we can break down barriers to knowledge and form a more complete and fruitful picture of the universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eClear, sharp and imaginative\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Can and Can''t \u003c\/i\u003ewill open the doors to a \u003cb\u003edazzling \u003c\/b\u003eset of concepts and ideas that will change deeply the way you look at the world'' \u003cb\u003eDavid Deutsch, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Beginning of Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChiara Marletto is trying to build a master theory - a set of ideas so fundamental that all other theories would spring from it. Her first step: Invoke the impossible * Quanta Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful book, which has taught me new ways of thinking and expanded my mind. It's extremely beautifully written, full of wonder and passion and humour and energy -- Hermione Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear, sharp and imaginative\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Can and Can't \u003c\/i\u003ewill open the doors to a \u003cb\u003edazzling \u003c\/b\u003eset of concepts and ideas that will change deeply the way you look at the world -- David Deutsch, author of The Beginning of Infinity\u003cbr\u003eI enjoyed this book very much, not least because of the freshness of its approach to a subject that can easily become hard for the non-scientific mind to grasp. The theory of 'can and can't' is an intriguing way of describing problems that are not only scientific (it describes very well what a storyteller does, for instance), and Marletto's account of some things I thought I more or less understood (the nature of digital information, for one) illuminated them from an angle that showed them more clearly than I'd seen them before. -- Philip Pullman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revolutionary recasting of physics\u003c\/b\u003e... [It] re-enchants the world and enriches our place in it. * New Scientist *\u003cbr\u003eHugely ambitious, Chiara Marletto is the herald for a revolutionary new direction for physics. This book is essential reading for anyone concerned with the future of physics -- Professor Lee Smolin, author of Time Reborn\u003cbr\u003eChiara Marletto writes well about deep issues. I particularly like her suggestion that the current impasse in attempts to unite gravity and quantum mechanics might be broken if we concentrate on what things the two theories tell us can and can't be done -- Julian Barbour, author of The Janus Point\u003cbr\u003e[Marletto] calls for physics to move beyond its dependence on such conditions and rules as Newton's laws of motion, argues that the \"traditional conception\" of physics is limiting, and urges that counterfactuals offer a more complete picture of the physical world. 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He makes a strong case for panpsychism, the thesis that consciousness exists at a fundamental level of physical reality, and extends this to a case for cosmopsychism, the thesis that the universe as a whole is conscious. Anyone interested in the philosophical problem of consciousness should pay close attention to his ideas.\" —David Chalmers, New York University, and series editor, Philosophy of Mind series (OUP)\u003cbr\u003eGoff has produced a grand piece of speculative metaphysics, in the tradition of Leibniz, Spinoza and Unger. It is also probably the best single piece of work emerging from the recent bloom of interest in Russellian monist views of consciousness. Starting with plausible and well-defended premises, he argues for a daring conclusion that many will find difficult to accept; yet, he makes a compelling case that there is no easy way to resist it. Figuring out how to respond to his rigorous and thorough arguments will be highly instructive (and fun!) for anyone with an interest in metaphysically-oriented philosophy of mind.\" —Geoffrey Lee, University of California, Berkeley\u003cbr\u003eThis book will quickly become a reference point for philosophical discussions of consciousness. Philip Goff lays out the issues with precision and cuts through to the heart of the latest philosophical technicalities. He also writes beautifully and advances a number of strikingly novel theses. No philosopher interested in consciousness can afford to ignore Consciousness and Fundamental Reality.\" —David Papineau, King's College London and the City University of New York Graduate Center\u003cbr\u003eIn an era of increasing specialization and 'small ball' philosophy, Philip Goff's Consciousness and Fundamental Reality comes as a welcome antidote. He defends a grand metaphysical vision of the world, constitutive cosmopsychism, according to which the universe as a whole is conscious, and everything else is grounded in its evolving conscious state. Yes, this view is revisionary. But all views on the mind-body problem are revisionary including orthodox physicalism. Goff develops a number of powerful arguments against the alternatives as well as a positive case for his cosmopsychism. His discussion demands and will repay our close attention.\" —Adam Pautz, Brown University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The reality of consciousness   Part I: Against physicalism 2. What is physicalism? 3. The knowledge argument 4. The conceivability argument 5. Revelation and the transparency argument  Part II: Russellian monism: An alternative 6. The elegant solution 7. Panpsychism versus panprotopsychism, and the subject-summing problem 8. Top-down combination problems 9. 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From a poor fatherless settler in French-Algeria to the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Gloag offers a comprehensive view of Camus'' major works and interventions, including his notion of the absurd and revolt, as well as his highly original concept of pure happiness through unity with nature called bonheur. This original introduction also addresses debates on coloniality, which have arisen around Camus'' work.Gloag presents Camus in all his complexity a staunch defender of many progressive causes, fiercely attached to his French-Algerian roots, a writer of enormous talent and social awareness plagued by self-doubt, and a crucially relevant author whose \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOliver Gloag presents Camus without apologies. 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The medieval period is one of the richest in the history of philosophy, yet one of the least widely known. Adamson introduces us to some of the greatest thinkers of the Western intellectual tradition, including Peter Abelard, Anselm of Canterbury, Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, William of Ockham, and Roger Bacon. And the medieval period was notable for the emergence of great women thinkers, including Hildegard of Bingen, Marguerite Porete, and Julian of Norwich. 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For even the most obscure authors (such as that most prolific of medieval philosophers, Anon) and the most arcane of topics comes to life under Adamson's magic touch. But what is most impressive about the book is its sheer scope of knowledge. . . . If you want a good, light-touch, yet still not glossing over the difficulties, introduction to medieval philosophy, this is the book for you. * Sara L. Uckelman, Philosophical Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003eAdamson's history of medieval philosophy has, among its many merits, two great ones. First, is very clearly written and philosophically acute. . . .A second merit is that it proposes an updated interpretation of medieval philosophy, obtained by taking into account the most dominant trends present in literature. This makes Peter Adamson's volume a fine piece of work and a recommended volume. The history of medieval philosophy is investigated in its depth and full development, no significant gap can be found indeed in the proposed reconstruction. * Fabrizio Amerini, Philosophical Inquiries *\u003cbr\u003eLet me say at once on the evidence of this volume, [Adamson] succeeds brilliantly. Over some 78 sections he covers a huge range of figures ... Special attention is given - and rightly so - to female philosophers, such as Catherine of Siena ... This book (and the others in the series), which are a delight to read, will be of great interest to general readers, aside from students of culture. * Peter Costello, The Irish Catholic *\u003cbr\u003eAdamson writes with a light style, beginning each short chapter with an anecdote, which rewards both sticking with the long narrative and dipping in and out. * Nick Mattiske, Journey, Isolation Reading Recommendations *\u003cbr\u003eA staggering philosophical achievement ... the clarity of the animated text is further enhanced by the authors humour, bringing a light touch to complex matters ... 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Swinburne's argument is clear, assured, and unapologetic * Rt Revd Dr John Saxbee, former Bishop of Lincoln, Church Times *\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth the careful attention it demands. * Church of England Newspaper *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: Introduction 2: Physicalism and Property Dualism 3: Theories of Personal Identity 4: Descartes's Argument for the Soul 5: We know who we are 6: Souls and bodies interact 7: Could science explain souls? 8: Guide to Further Reading","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732825878871,"sku":"9780198874959","price":13.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780198874959.jpg?v=1719998566"},{"product_id":"morality-and-mathematics-9780198898863","title":"Morality and Mathematics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo what extent are the subjects of our thoughts and talk real? This is the question of realism. In this book, Justin Clarke-Doane explores arguments for and against moral realism and mathematical realism, how they interact, and what they can tell us about areas of philosophical interest more generally. He argues that, contrary to widespread belief, our mathematical beliefs have no better claim to being self-evident or provable than our moral beliefs. Nor do our mathematical beliefs have better claim to being empirically justified than our moral beliefs. It is also incorrect that reflection on the genealogy of our moral beliefs establishes a lack of parity between the cases. In general, if one is a moral antirealist on the basis of epistemological considerations, then one ought to be a mathematical antirealist as well. And, yet, Clarke-Doane shows that moral realism and mathematical realism do not stand or fall together -- and for a surprising reason. Moral questions, insofar as they ar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview from previous edition Morality and Mathematics is an outstanding achievement and will be a standard point of reference for future work on the topics of which it treats. * Hallvard Lillehammer, International Journal for the Study of Skepticism *\u003cbr\u003eClarke-Doane ... brings remarkable expertise and ... research to [this project]. The main argument [is] copiously defended in this lucid but highly technical treatise. ... Underlying [the argument] is the important distinction between realism and objectivity. * Sheila Mason, CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eClarke-Doane's book offers a coherent and plausible set of answers to the notorious epistemological questions provoked by morality, and to the analogous questions that are provoked by mathematics. It is striking for its creativity, its rigorous arguments, its many subtle but important distinctions, its unusual breadth of expertise (covering the philosophy of language, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mathematics, and meta-ethics), and its rational control of a daunting battery of interacting considerations from these various branches of the subject. Exceptionally impressive philosophical talent and maturity are on display here. Needless to say, we probably haven't yet been given the final truth about these matters. But it's certain that anyone aiming to do better will have to grapple with Clarke-Doane's formidable arguments and conclusions. * Paul Horwich, New York University *\u003cbr\u003eJustin Clarke-Doane raises fascinating and important issues about evolutionary debunking arguments. He argues that insofar as our knowledge of the evolutionary origins of morality poses a challenge for moral realism, exactly similar difficulties will arise for mathematical realism. * Matthew Braddock, Andreas Mogensen, and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, PEASoup *\u003cbr\u003eClarke-Doane's overarching metaphilosophical conclusion ... is ... that across a large range of philosophical debates ... the real philosophical questions are not metaphysical ... but practical, about which concepts to use. ... [W]e are left with a purely practical question of which framework to pick, which cannot itself be justified by appeal to more normativity. ...[P]erhaps a monist response can be afforded via an adaptation of Quine's response to Carnap. ... But whether or not this response ... can be made to fly, Clarke-Doane's achievement ... is substantial. ... [I]ncreased specialization makes serious engagement across subfields of philosophy a challenge. Morality and Mathematics rises to this challenge, and will serve as a springboard to further serious engagement across the subdisciplines * Mary Leng, Mind *\u003cbr\u003eThis excellent book ... compares morality and mathematics. Their similarities and differences are not what one might naively supposee, as the author demonstrates. The book is highly recommended to philosophers interested in both subjects, and to anyone who seeks a global understanding of how morality and mathematics fit into our belief system. ... The idea that practical questions alone resist deflation in the face of pluralist ... realism ... facilitated by the tension between realism and objectivity ... mak[es] ... for a rather striking metaphilosophical vision. * Michael Bevan \u0026amp; Alexander Paseau, Philosophia Mathematica *\u003cbr\u003eIn this brilliantly original book, Justin Clarke-Doane ... has upended many long-held views on morality and mathematics. ... Accept it or reject it, it manifests Clarke-Doane's extraordinary combination of philosophical imagination and logical skill, and what I have discussed in this review is only a small sample of the philosophical gold to be found in his book. * David Gordon, Philosophical Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1: Realism, Ontology, and Objectivity 2: Self-Evidence, Proof, and Disagreement 3: Observation and Indispensability 4: Genealogical Debunking Arguments 5: Explaining our Reliability 6: Realism, Objectivity, and Evaluation Conclusion","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732829417815,"sku":"9780198898863","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"phantasmagoria-9780199239238","title":"Phantasmagoria","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarina Warner's study of the products of fantasy deepens our understanding of the supernatural in relation to self and society. This surprising story explores the metaphors and media that have been the stock in trade of poets, scientists, magicians, and visionaries, including wax and cloud, smoke and mirrors, ether, ectoplasm, and celluloid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRigorous research, dazzling cross-disciplinary leaps ... her passion seeps right through to the last page. * Observer Review. *\u003cbr\u003eThe sprawl of Warner's thesis is slightly overwhelming but her passion seeps right through to the last page. * Observer. *\u003cbr\u003eReview from previous edition ...often manages splendidly vivid pictorial evocations ... a bold, imaginative and provocative study, with a range few other writers would dare. * Carolyne Larrington, Times Literary Supplement *\u003cbr\u003eThe general effect is rather like that of reading through a first-class encyclopedia. * Nigel Barley, Times Higher Education Supplement *\u003cbr\u003eFrighteningly literate and well-informed * Roz Kaveney, Time Out *\u003cbr\u003eMarina Warner is particularly well-equipped to conduct this investigation * Steven Connor, The Independent *\u003cbr\u003eShe is exquisitely alive not just to ideas and arguments, but also to the jag and whiff and tang of things * Steven Connor, The Independent *\u003cbr\u003ePhantasmagoria is a cabinet of familiar wonders: a jetting, generous, humane spree of thought, richly quickened by the life it finds within us and adroad, in our media and machineries of mind. * Steven Connor, The Independent *\u003cbr\u003eAs always Warner's scholarship, eclecticism and inventiveness dazzle. * Bel Mooney, The Times *\u003cbr\u003eIt is a book of wonders. * Hilary Mantel,The Guardian *\u003cbr\u003ePhantasmagoria is a fascinating history of spirited bodies and haunted machines, but a reminder too of why the metaphors still get under our skin * Brian Dillon, Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eThis book's enquiries are wide-ranging, pertinent and up-to- date. 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This short and entertaining book by Roy Sorensen is a lively tour of the history and philosophy of nothing, explaining how various thinkers throughout history have conceived and grappled with the mysterious power of absence -- and how these ideas about shadows, gaps, and holes have in turned played a very positive role in the development of some of humankind''s most important ideas. Filled with Sorensen''s characteristically entertaining mix of anecdotes, puzzles, curiosities, and philosophical speculation, the book is ordered chronologically, starting with the Taoists, the Buddhists, and the ancient Greeks, moving forwa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorensen (Univ. of Texas at Austin; frequent visiting professor, St. Andrew's Univ., Scotland) has written a book that seeks above all to be comprehensive both geographically and chronologically. 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Delivered over nine sessions in 1964 and 1965 at the  cole Normale Sup rieure, these lectures offer a glimpse of the young Derrida first coming to terms with the German philosopher and his magnum opus, Being and Time. They provide not only crucial insight into the gestation of some of Derrida's primary conceptual concerns--indeed, it is here that he first uses, with some hesitation, the word deconstruction--but an analysis of Being and Time that is of extraordinary value to readers of Heidegger or anyone interested in modern philosophy.     Derrida performs an almost surgical reading of the notoriously difficult text, marrying pedagogical clarity with patient rigor and acting as a lucid guide through the thickets of Heidegger's prose. 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Despite dozens of detailed analyses, Being and Time remains one of the most misread books of the twentieth century. Humanist, anthropological, analytic, and transcendental-mystical readings have occluded the profoundly atheistic, 'ek-sistent' thing that is Dasein. Derrida's penetrating reconstruction of Heidegger's revolutionary 'aporetic style' illuminates Being and Time and the entirety of Derrida's own oeuvre. Although Derrida did not publish this seminar, its traces pervade the issues that dominated his thinking. Derrida's greatest insights into Heidegger's thinking are announced here: being is neither a 'cosmic ground' nor 'the highest being, ' the metaphors for being can never be stabilized by a logic, the 'mystery of Geschehen [originary movement]' marks an absolute temporal concealment, the 'destruction of ontology' is the work of ontology itself, the history of being is history itself. 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