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What is the object of the game of chess? What is chess notation? How does the King move and capture? These and a host of other chess questions are answered simply and clearly in this indispensable guide for beginning players.Chess expert Fred Wilson has distilled an enormous amount of information into an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format that not only explains the most basic rules and essentials of play, but also offers expert advice on openings, combinations, middle and endgame strategies, notation, castling, and other topics.Over 100 carefully chosen diagrams and illustrations demonstrate moves, positions, and strategy. With this inexpensive manual, would-be players can quickly and easily familiarize themselves with the fundamentals and begin enjoying the challenge and stimulation of one of the world's most fascinating and popular games.A noted chess writer, historian, and teacher, Fred Wilson has owned and operated Fred Wilson Chess Books in New York City's Greenwich Village since 1979. He is the author of A Picture History of Chess .

The essay defends the deductive-nomological model of explanation against various criticisms challenging its traditional view that scientific explanations are causal and deductive. It argues that recent claims about the independence of causal and scientific explanations fail to undermine this model. By presenting a Humean perspective, the essay asserts that the deductive-nomological framework accurately accounts for both scientific and causal explanations of individual facts and processes, emphasizing the necessity of initial conditions and laws in explaining events.

The study offers original insights into Humean philosophy and critical realism, provoking discussions about the boundaries of perceptual knowledge. It challenges existing notions and invites readers to engage in thoughtful debates on these philosophical themes.

The book presents a compelling re-examination of the scientific revolution that took place in the 17th and 18th centuries, offering fresh insights into its impact on modern philosophy and science. Authored by a senior academic, it argues for a deeper understanding of the intellectual shifts during this transformative period, highlighting key developments and their significance in shaping contemporary thought.

The essay defends Hume's non-substantialist bundle theory of the mind, arguing that personhood is a forensic concept tied to moral and normative relations in society. It emphasizes that identity is shaped by character, with sympathy and the passions of pride and humility playing key roles. Additionally, the importance of the body in defining identity is thoroughly explored, asserting that an embodied consciousness is essential. The work also examines various theories of mind and consciousness, including neutral monism and intentionality, along with the implications of privacy in understanding other minds.

The narrative follows a boy named Pete, who struggles with the embarrassment of his notoriously smelly feet, leading to unkindness from peers and difficulties in finding love. Despite these challenges, he channels his determination into becoming a rodeo cowboy, ultimately achieving fame and success. This story highlights themes of resilience, self-acceptance, and the pursuit of one's dreams despite adversity.

This collection of essays spans forty years of work in ontology, addressing topics like intentionality, universals, and relations. It critiques non-Humean causation and defends realism of properties against nominalism. The ontology is rooted in logical atomism and empiricism, emphasizing a Principle of Acquaintance.

"I had a fantastic position, but I couldn't figure out what to do next!" Sound familiar? If so, then Fred Wilson's Simple Attacking Plans was written for you. The author distills the complexities of mounting an offensive against your opponent's king down to four principles that lie at the root of most successful chess attacks. Novice players and amateurs of intermediate strength will benefit from the explanations of ideas and tips for practical play, all presented in an easy, conversational style. More experienced competitors will appreciate this book as a game collection featuring masterpieces of enterprising play - some of them never before published.