Philosophers often have tried to either reduce 'disagreeable' objects or concepts to (more) acceptable objects or concepts. Reduction is regarded attractive by those who subscribe to an ideal of ontological parsimony. This volume

Includes:: articles by Alexander Bird, Jaakko Hintikka, James Ladyman, Rohit Parikh, Gerhard Schurz & Peter Simons.

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The notion of reduction continues to play a key role in philosophy of mind & philosophy of cognitive science. This book applies developments in philosophy of science, particularly the mechanistic explanation paradigm & the interventionist theory of causation to reassess the traditional approaches to reduction in philosophy of mind. ...

In wastewater reclamation systems, microbiological monitoring is conducted to compare the effectiveness of biological treatment, filtration, & disinfection for removal of bacterial & viral indicators, enteric viruses, & protozoan pathogens. This project has six full-scale treatment facilities, sampled a minimum of four times over a year. ...

Reduction, Modification & Valorisation of Sludge aims at developing strategies for the disposal & reuse of waste sludge. It aims to develop several processes for reducing both amount & toxicity of sludge, with simultaneous transformation into green energy vectors such as methane or hydrogen. ...

Establishes that ontological & epistemological reductionism stand or fall together. This book proposes a strategy of conservative theory reduction that operates by means of the construction of functional sub-concepts that are coextensional with physical concepts. ...

Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice is threatened by Cluny, the Scourge & his battle-hardened horde of predators. Cluny is certain that Redwall will fall easily to his fearsome army, but he hasn't bargained for the courage & strength of the combined forces of the Redwall mice & their loyal woodland friends. ...

Three more episodes in the animated series following the adventures of Matthias the Mouse, a novice at Redwall Abbey who must do all he can to save the abbey from the evil rogue Cluny the Scourge, a rat with a blade tied to his tail. Episodes are: ' Sparra's Kingdom', ' Cluny's Clowns' & ' High Standards'. ...

David Lewis writes & directs this romantic drama. Long-time gay couple Everett (Brendan Bradley) & Miles (Tad Coughenour) share a comfortable but uneventful domesticity. The intensity of their relationship has diminished, & what holds them together now is a shared love for their son Billy (Caleb Dorfman), who has learning difficulties. When Miles takes Billy away on a trip, Everett meets struggling writer Chase (Matthew Montgomery). The chemistry between the two men is undeniable, & Everett finds himself suddenly reawakened to love, leading him to struggle with the conflicting forces of loyalty, family & desire. ...