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A Critical Translation new with Kant’s Elucidations, in PB Selected Notes, and Related Materials Alexander Baumgarten Translated and Edited by Courtney D. Fugate and John Hymers “This lucid translation finally makes Baumgarten’s seminal work available in English. Including Kant’s annotations in his own copy of the Metaphysica along with an illuminating introduction and extensive notes and glossary, this volume will be indispensable for all future students of Kant and German philosophy.” Paul Guyer, Jonathan Nelson Professor of Humanities and Philosophy, Brown University, USA
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Beyond the Control of God?
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Introducing Jurisprudence
Six Views on The Problem of God and Abstract Objects
Jeffrey Brand “An exceptionally clear, comprehensive, and engaging introduction to philosophy of law. Brand succeeds at doing justice to the complexity of the subject matter while making it accessible. It will be an excellent resource for undergraduate and law school courses in legal philosophy.” John Oberdiek, Professor of Law, Rutgers University, USA
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Edited by Paul Gould In this book, six contemporary solutions to the problem of God and abstract objects are set out and defended against objections. It is valuable for all students or scholars who are interested in the concept and nature of God. • Six responses to a perennial objection to the concept of God: the existence of abstract objects (e.g. numbers) that seem to be beyond His control
This first English translation draws from the original seven Latin editions and Georg Friedrich Meier’s 18thcentury German translation. It features:
Organised around key themes and with case studies throughout, Philosophy of Law helps students new to the subject get to grips with the competing schools of thought in Jurisprudence. Each chapter also features discussion questions and guides to further reading and online resources to help readers master the topics covered.
• Historical and philosophical introductions and sketches
JEFFREY BRAND is Associate Professor of Philosophy at George Washington University, USA.
PAUL GOULD is Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA.
• Clear reproductions of Kant’s elucidations and handwritten notes
UK November 2013 / US January 2014 312 Pages / 234 x 156mm / 9.2 x 6.1 inches PB 9781441141897 £19.99 / $29.95 HB 9781441104847 £65.00 / $120.00
UK May 2014 / US March 2014 192 Pages / 234 x 156mm / 9.2 x 6.1 inches PB 9781623563653 £19.99 / $29.95 HB 9781623565411 £80.00 / $120.00 Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Philosophy of Religion
• Eberhard’s insertions in the 1783 German edition ALEXANDER BAUMGARTEN (1714 - 1762) was among the first to teach the controversial philosophy of Christian Wolff (1769-1764). Today, he is also regarded as a central founder of modern aesthetics.
• The arguments laid out have implications for issues across metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language and theology • Each chapter is followed by brief responses from each of the other contributors
COURTNEY D. FUGATE is Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. JOHN HYMERS is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at La Salle University, USA. UK March 2014 / US May 2014 320 Pages / 234 x 156mm / 9.2 x 6.1 inches PB 9781472570130 £17.99 / $30.95 Previously published in HB 9781441132949
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional Bookseller Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year 2013 IPG Independent Publisher and Academic & Professional Publisher of the Year 2013
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