Principles of human knowledge

George Berkeley's Principles of Human Knowledge is a crucial text in the history of empiricism and in the history of philosophy more generally. Its central and seemingly astonishing claim is that the physical world cannot exist independently of the perceiving mind. The meaning of this claim, the powerful arguments in its favour, and the system in which it is embedded, are explained in a highly lucid and readable fashion and placed in their historical context. Berkeley's philosophy is, in part, a response to the deep tensions and problems in the new philosophy of the early modern period and the reader is offered an account of this intellectual milieu. The book then follows the order and substance of the Principles whilst drawing on materials from Berkeley's other writings. This volume is the ideal introduction to Berkeley's Principles and will be of great interest to historians of philosophy in general.

Berkeley's Principles of Human Knowledge is a key text in the history of British Empiricism and 18th-century thought. As a free-standing systematic exposition of Berkeley's ideas, this is a hugely imp

Veterinarians often come into contact with the law in cases of animal cruelty, domestic animal and wildlife crimes, and human crimes with an animal element. This book provides practical information and training on how to operate within a crime scene and the tests that may need to be performed, including collecting evidence, preparing reports and giving evidence in court as an expert witness.The book concentrates on the basic principles and background knowledge needed, including hair, DNA, blood and bite mark analysis as well as an overview of firearms injury. It explores wider concepts such as the human-animal bond and one health, going on to give practical guidance and numerous case studies which bring the book to life and into the real world of the busy crime scene.

The American philosopher Wilfrid Sellars ranks as one of the leading twentieth-century critics of empiricism—a philosophical approach to knowledge that seeks to ground it in human sense experience. Se

From the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most knowledge can be obtained online today, there is nothing quite like the charm of learning from a book packed with witty writing and illustrations like Diarmuid Ó Catháin’s compelling series on Little-known Facts. 9789887972600 Animals 動物The Animals edition presents some of the most intriguing details about the creatures that inhabit our land, air, and sea using clever rhymes and visuals that make for an enjoyable and eye-opening reading experience.9789887972648 The Human Body 人體奧秘Brimming with character, The Human Body edition presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary and unexpected traits and biology of people in an easy-to-remember and visually delightful way.

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This stylish book presents the human body from head to toe, with clever infographics and fun facts.Did you know that our tongues have between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds? Or that the human eye can detect over 10 million colors? Or that the middle fingernail grows the fastest, especially during the warmer months?Heat to Toe is the first book in a visually stunning infographics series that shows just how fascinating scientific information can be! It presents a collection of weird and wonderful facts about the human body with fun and stylish artwork that will captivate and delight readers.A COLLECTION OF THE WEIRDEST AND MOST WONDERFUL FACTS: Starting at the top of the human body and moving all the way down to the bottom.GIFT APPEAL: The bold artwork and infographic design paired with easy-to-understand text makes this a perfect gift for both design and science lovers!FULL STEAM AHEAD: Perfect for any kid interested in science and human biology.Perfect for:Gift-givers looking for science

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What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered.With eleven books to explore in this best-selling and award-winning series, there are over 1,100 facts to discover. Packed with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text, the series is perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

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Statistical Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials: Principles and Methods concentrates on the biostatistics component of clinical trials. Developed from the authors’ courses taught to public health a

This book explores human trafficking, examining the work of grass-roots, non-profit organizations who educate and rehabilitate human trafficking victims and at-risk youth. Through interviews with staf

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趁著哈洛小森林的動物們正在慶祝著四季的交替和各種重要的節日時，讓我們隨著他們的腳步，一同走進這些活潑的小故事中探險吧！中英對照，讓你365天都有新鮮有趣的故事。 There^s an adventure for every day of the year, and you can read the stories one at a time or in bunches. If you lik

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency. In this earth book, you will find: -More than 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps -A 40-page timeline of Earth's history includes human evolution and the story of human colonization of the planet -Sections that explore human impact features - on subjects from deforestation to population growth -An atlas section includes original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates Parts of the book lay out systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, such as more than

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100 Things to Know 科學篇 (Science/ Human Body/ Computers & Coding/ Planet Earth/ Oceans/ Unknown)(共6本)

本書在自然與身體感受性的脈絡下，思考禮儀中的象徵在修身及教化中所扮演的關鍵地位。本書溯源到文化源頭的先秦、兩漢時期，說明自然節氣如何影響身體經驗，在對天道的體察中，從而形構物的象徵與身體隱喻。本書透過秦漢禮儀中象徵的細部分析，說明象徵符號與自我的形構、身心轉化，人我關係定義以及倫理的秩序有密不可分的關係。「象徵」既反映著自然風土與物之質性，同時也反映著不同的地方文化所形成的文化心理及身體經驗。修身與教化的理想在體察自然節氣和風土、透過象徵以調節人情中亦得到實踐。This book investigates the key role of symbolism in self-cultivation and moral education in the context of nature and bodily senses. Through detailed analysis of symbols in the etiquette of Qin and Han China, this book illustrates the inseparable relationship between symbolism and self-construction, transformation of body and mind, the definition of human-self relationship, and the order of ethics. “Symbol” not only reflects the landscapes and things, but also reflects the cultural psychology and physical experience formed by different local knowledge. The practice of self-cultivation and morality is also in the process of interpreting nature and regulating human sentiments through symbols.

The definitive collection of rare, secret, and arcane tarot knowledgeThe Tarot: The Original Teachings Revealed is the ultimate guide to the mysteries and lost knowledge of the tarot. This single volu

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Unforgettable Ancient Sites includes mysterious megalithic sites that appear to have been built using geometric principles far in advance of their time, pyramids that once ran with sacrificial blood,

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A fresh, new approach to anatomy and science about the human body. Pictorial info-graphics style illustrations provide easily digestible facts in bite-size chunks.

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On July 17, 2012, the centenary of Henri Poincare's death was commemorated; his name being associated with so many fields of knowledge that he was considered as the Last Universalist. In Pure and Appl

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