Philosophies & Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice Third Edition is an essential resource for advanced practice nursing students in master's & doctoral programs This text is appropriate for students needing an introductory understanding of philosophy & how a theory is constructed as well as students & nurses who understand theory at an advanced level The Third Edition features expanded discussion of the AACN DNP essentials which is critical for DNP students as well as Ph D students who need a better understanding of the DNP-educated nurse's role Philosophies & Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice Third Edition covers a wide variety of theories in addition to nursing theories Coverage of non-nursing related theory is beneficial to nurses because of the growing national emphasis on collaborative interdisciplinary patient care New to the Third Edition Updated content based on current literature & practice New chapter on nursing theories related to health inequity & disparities Expanded coverage of the DNP degree New case studies ...

Richard Rorty is one of the most provocative figures in recent philosophical literary & cultural debate This collection brings together those of his writings aimed at a wider audience many published in book form for the first time In these eloquent essays articles & lectures Rorty gives a stimulating summary of his central philosophical beliefs & how they relate to his political hopes; he also offers some challenging insights into contemporary America justice education & love ...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy provides an excellent way of looking at some intriguing issues in philosophy from vegetarianism & Artificial Intelligence to God space & time This is an entertaining yet thought provoking volume for students philosophers & fans of The Hitchhiker's series ...

Philosophy for A Level is an accessible textbook for the new 2017 AQA Philosophy syllabus Structured closely around the AQA



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Philosophy for AS & A Level is an accessible textbook for the new 2017 AQA Philosophy syllabus Structured closely around the AQA



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Philosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions & issues at the foundation of this important subject Key topics in this new edition & their areas of focus include Moral philosophy
- the nature of our moral judgments & reactions whether they aim at some objective moral truth or are mere personal or cultural preferences; & the possibility of moral responsibility given the sorts of things that cause behavior; Political philosophy
- fundamental questions about the nature of states & their relationship to the citizens within those states Epistemology
- what our knowledge of the world & ourselves consists in & how we come to have it; & whether we should form beliefs by trusting what other people tell us; Philosophy of mind
- what it means for something to have a mind & how minds should be understood & explained; Philosophy of science
- foundational conceptual issues in scientific research & practice such as whether scientific theories are true; & Metaphysics
- fundamental questions about the nature of reality such as whether we have free will or whether time travel is possible This book is designed to be used in conjunction with the free ' Introduction to Philosophy' MOOC (massive open online course) created by the University of Edinburgh's Eidyn research centre & hosted by the Coursera platform (wwwcourseraorgcourseintrophil) This book is also highly recommended for anyone looking for a short overview of this fascinating discipline





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In his engaging book Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life & how we can all use it to become happier wiser & more resilient Jules imagines a dream school which

Includes:: 12 of the greatest & most colourful thinkers the world has ever known Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves & live better lives These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today
- from marines to magicians from astronauts to anarchists & from CBT psychologists to soldiers Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities
- Socratic cafes Stoic armies Platonic sects Sceptic summer camps
- & even whole nations in their quest for the good life




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Philosophy of Economics A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics It introduces the epistemological metaphysical & ethical problems that arise in economics & presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered Throughout philosophical issues are illustrated by & analysed in the context of concrete cases drawn from contemporary economics the history of economic ideas & actual economic events This demonstrates the relevance of philosophy of economics both for the science of economics & for the economy This text will provide an excellent introduction to the philosophy of economics for students & interested general readers alike ...

Philosophy of Education An Anthology brings together the essential historical & contemporary readings in the philosophy of education The readings have been selected for their philosophical merit their focus on important aspects of educational practice & their readability

Includes:: classic pieces by Plato Aristotle Isocrates Locke Rousseau Mill & Dewey Addresses topical issues such as teacher professionalism & accountability the commercialization of schooling multicultural education & parental choice

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Philosophy of Law An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy & law Setting it clearly against the historical background Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today He provides an exceptionally wide-ranging overview of the contending theories that have sought to resolve these problems He does so without assuming prior knowledge either of philosophy or law on the part of the reader The book is structured in three parts around the key issues & themes in philosophy of law What is the law?
- the major legal theories addressing the question of what we mean by law including natural law legal positivism & legal realism The reach of the law
- the various legal theories on the nature & extent of the law's authority with regard to obligation & civil disobedience rights liberty & privacy Criminal law
- responsibility & mens rea intention recklessness & murder legal defences insanity & philosophies of punishment This new third edition has been thoroughly updated to include assessments of important developments in philosophy & law in the early years of the twenty-first century Revisions include a more detailed analysis of natural law new chapters on common law & the development of positivism a reassessment of the Austin-Hart dispute in the light of recent criticism of Hart a new chapter on the natural law-positivist controversy over Nazi law & legality & new chapters on criminal law extending the analysis of the dispute over the viability of the defences of necessity & duress


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