Discourse on Metaphysics & Other Essays contains complete translations of the two essays that constitute the best introductions to Leibniz's complex thought Discourse on Metaphysics of 1686 & Monadology of 1714 These are supplemented with two essays of special interest to the student of modern philosophy On the Ultimate Origination of Things of 1697 & the Preface to his New Essays of 1703-1705 The translations are taken from Leibniz Philosophical Essays edited & translated by Roger Ariew & Daniel Garber (Hackett 1989) ...

This edition contains Donald Cress's completely revised translation of the Meditations (from the corrected Latin edition) & recent corrections to Discourse on Method bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original while maintaining the clear & accessible style of a classic teaching edition ...

Rene Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century In his Discourse on Method he outlined the contrast between mathematics & experimental sciences & the extent to which each one can achieve certainty Drawing on his own work in geometry optics astronomy & physiology Descartes developed the hypothetical method that characterizes modern science & this soon came to replace the traditional techniques derived from Aristotle Many of Descartes' most radical ideas
- such as the disparity between our perceptions & the realities that cause them
- have been highly influential in the development of modern philosophy

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Epictetus a Greek stoic & freed slave ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry & were written down by Arrian his most famous pupil Together with the Enchiridion a manual of his main ideas & the fragments collected here The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change & what is not & in embracing our fate to live in harmony with god & nature In this personal practical guide to the ethics of stoicism & moral self-improvement Epictetus tackles questions of freedom & imprisonment illness & fear family friendship & love & leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world ...

' About things that are within our power & those that are not' Epictetus's Discourses have been the most widely read & influential of all writings of Stoic philosophy from antiquity onwards They set out the core ethical principles of Stoicism in a form designed to help people put them into practice & to use them as a basis for leading a good human life Epictetus was a teacher & a freed slave whose discourses have a vivid informality animated by anecdotes & dialogue Forceful direct & challenging their central message is that the basis of happiness is up to us & that we all have the capacity through sustained reflection & hard work of achieving this goal They still speak eloquently to modern readers seeking meaning in their own lives This is the only complete modern translation of the Discourses together with the Handbook or manual of key themes & surviving fragments Robin Hard's accurate & accessible translation is accompanied by Christopher Gill's full introduction & comprehensive notes ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...

From the publishers of Footprint Maps this is a visitor map & guide of the whole of the Cairngorms
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Specially designed for young adult & adult learners this four-level beginner Mandarin Chinese course employs a communicative & integrated approach to Chinese language learning Emphasis is placed on pair work group work & on a variety of speaking & listening activities to help students become confident Chinese language speakers ...

Specially designed for young adult & adult learners this four-level beginner Mandarin Chinese course employs a communicative & integrated approach to Chinese language learning Emphasis is placed on pair work group work & on a variety of speaking & listening activities to help students become confident Chinese language speakers ...

Product Description An enthusiastic & practical approach to language learning A riveting & valuable combination of David Crystal's language expertise & Geoff Barton's sound practical classroom experience Essential reference for every student working towards GCSE & Standard Grade ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Journey to the green green grass of home that is the Emerald Isle Discover the history the culture the landscape & the people of this beautiful & fascinating country ...