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Originally published in 1961. A constant influence on human action is that of proprieties, personal and social. These attitudes and traditions defining what is proper are largely logical in origin, but chance has a way of upsetting them. Even theory, which is part of human action, is subject to this influence. Dr. Hammond takes a novel approach to this philosophical theme. His topics of discussion include perception, the role of symbols in poetry and science, the definition of good and good use in language, space and the motion of the earth, the psychology of love, attitudes toward gambling, and a defense of horse racing. This unorthodox approach results in an exceptionally imaginative and thought-provoking book as well as a strong defense of deontology.

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1. Proprieties and Vagaries
Chapter 2. Thinking Ways
Chapter 3. Symbols
Chapter 4 Good Use and the Use of "Good"
Chapter 5. Proprieties and the Motion of the Earth
Chapter 6. Sua Si Bona Norint
Chapter 7. Bridge
Chapter 8. A Defense of Horse Racing
Chapter 9 Idols of the Twilight
Index

Proprieties and Vagaries

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      Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
      Published 26 January 2020
      ISBN-13 9781421434124
      978-1421434124
      ISBN-10 1421434121
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      Philosophy of science Science: general issues

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Originally published in 1961. A constant influence on human action is that of proprieties, personal and social. These attitudes and traditions defining what is proper are largely logical in origin, but chance has a way of upsetting them. Even theory, which is part of human action, is subject to this influence. Dr. Hammond takes a novel approach to this philosophical theme. His topics of discussion include perception, the role of symbols in poetry and science, the definition of good and good use in language, space and the motion of the earth, the psychology of love, attitudes toward gambling, and a defense of horse racing. This unorthodox approach results in an exceptionally imaginative and thought-provoking book as well as a strong defense of deontology.

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Chapter 1. Proprieties and Vagaries
      Chapter 2. Thinking Ways
      Chapter 3. Symbols
      Chapter 4 Good Use and the Use of "Good"
      Chapter 5. Proprieties and the Motion of the Earth
      Chapter 6. Sua Si Bona Norint
      Chapter 7. Bridge
      Chapter 8. A Defense of Horse Racing
      Chapter 9 Idols of the Twilight
      Index

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