Abstract objects have been a central topic in philosophy since antiquity. Philosophers have defended various views about abstract objects by appealing to metaphysical considerations, considerations regarding mathematics or science, and, not infrequently, intuitions about natural language. This book pursues the question of how and whether natural language allows for reference to abstract objects in a fully systematic way.

Philosophy (especially philosophy of language and philosophy of mind), science (especially linguistics and cognitive science), and common sense all sometimes make reference to propositions--understood as the things we believe and say, and the things which are (primarily) true or false. There is, however, no widespread agreement about what sorts of things these entities are. In New Thinking about Propositions, Jeffrey C. King, Scott Soames, and Jeff Speaks argue that commitment to propositions is indispensable, and that traditional accounts of propositions are inadequate. They each then defend their own views of the nature of propositions.

Here is a stunning introduction to the fascinating and diverse land of Russia. Color photographs of costumes, crafts, jewels and palaces offer an eyewitness view of Russia and the lives of its inhabitants through the ages. See a Mongol warrior's suit of armor, the diamond-encrusted crown jewels, and the spectacular architecture of Russia's most famous cities. Learn about the sinister secret police, about the opulent and extravagant life-styles of the tsars, why the peasant, Pugachev, was locked up in a cage, and about the Bolsheviks.

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Meg Cabot - All-American Girl 2 (Ready or Not)

[Unabridged audiobook with text]

Ready or Not is the sequel to the novel All-American Girl. Both were written by Meg Cabot, who is also the author of The Princess Diaries. The book takes place about a year after All-American Girl.

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Asimovs Science Fiction - June 2014

Asimov's Science Fiction magazine has published outstanding short, fantasy and science fiction stories by leading authors for over 30 years. We continue to showcase stories that are innovative, entertaining, and have won numerous Hugos and Nebula Awards. In addition to fiction, readers stay informed about SF and fantasy through a monthly editorial column, an internet column, insightful book reviews, and thought-provoking articles about science and science fiction.