How do we know a cat is a cat? And why do we call it a cat? How much of our perception of things is based on cognitive ability, and how much on linguistic resources? Here, in six remarkable essays, Umberto Eco explores in depth questions of reality, perception, and experience. Basing his ideas on common sense, Eco shares a vast wealth of literary and historical knowledge, touching on issues that affect us every day. At once philosophical and amusing, Kant and the Platypus is a tour of the world of our senses, told by a master of knowing what is real and what is not.
Product Description In this revolutionary book, never out of print since its first publication in 1928, Russell guides us through the key philosophical issues that affect our daily life.
Without the crucial resources of water and atmosphere, life would not be possible on Earth. Because of this, it is critical that they be managed and cared for. Water and Atmosphere focuses on issues that affect us now, and will affect us even more in the future.
Increasingly, teachers are called upon to guide children toward being emotionally healthy, socially adept, and academically successful. This concise manual will help educators recognize and deal with a variety of nonacademic issues that can hamper a child’s classroom performance.
