Green History: A Reader in Environmental Literature, Philosophy and Politics
This book traces the development of ecological writing through history. The broad and critical review of green ideas and movements reinforces the importance of environmental concern and action in our time. Amongst the issues discussed are animal rights, ecology as science, feminism, green fascism/socialism/anarchism, land reform, peaceful protest, industrialization, ancient ecology, evolution, grassroots activism, philosophical holism, recycling, Taoism, demographics, utopias, sustainability and spirituality. Each paper is set within its historical and thematic context.
What is meaning? How is linguistic communication possible? What is the nature of language? What is the relationship between language and the world? How do metaphors work? The Philosophy of Language, considered the essential text in its field, is an excellent introduction to such fundamental questions. This revised edition collects 39 of the most important articles in the field, making it the most comprehensive volume on the subject.
The Philosophy of Language (Oxford Readings in Philosophy)
It is important to distinguish between the philosophy of language and linguistic philosophy. Linguistic philosophy consists in the attempt to solve philosophical problems by analysing the meanings of words, and by analysing logical relations between words in natural languages. The philosophy oflanguage consists in the attempt to analyse certain general features of language such as meaning, reference, truth, verification, speech acts, and logical necessity.
Facebook and Philosophy is an entertaining, multi-faceted exploration of what Facebook means for us and for our relationships. With discussions ranging from the nature of friendship and its relationship to "friending," to the (debatable) efficacy of "online activism," this book is the most extensive and systematic attempt to understand Facebook yet. And with plenty of new perspectives on Twitter and Web 2.0 along the way, this fun, thought-provoking book is a serious and significant contribution for anyone working with social media, whether in academia, journalism, public relations, activism, or business. (perhaps worse yet) the death of our desire for privacy?
Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment
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Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment
“Peter Buffett has given us a wise and inspiring book…for every young person seeking to find his or her place in the world, and for every family hoping to give its daughters and sons the best possible start in life.” - Bill Clinton You may think that with a last name like his, Buffett has enjoyed a life of endless privilege. But the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that the only
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