Alex Rosenberg Livres

This collection of essays explores the intersection of Darwinism and philosophy, as Alexander Rosenberg delves into how evolutionary theory addresses various philosophical dilemmas. The work challenges traditional views and encourages readers to reconsider the implications of Darwinian thought on topics such as ethics, consciousness, and the nature of knowledge. Through insightful analysis, Rosenberg presents a compelling argument for the relevance of Darwinism in contemporary philosophical discourse.

The greatest undisclosed secret of the war haunts the lives of 4 people across three continents and 15 years.

Reductionism is a methodology, a metaphysical and an epistemological claim. This volume expound the philosophical debate surrounding reductionism and its transformation into one about mechanism.

The story follows Jennie Lee, a young and ambitious politician elected to parliament at just twenty-four, during a time when she was too young to vote. Set against the backdrop of 1929 Britain, her journey is filled with political and personal intrigues that could significantly alter the nation's future. As she navigates the complexities of power and influence, the narrative blends historical events with thrilling twists, showcasing her determination to make a lasting impact.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy of science, focusing on its nature, methodologies, and justifications. With updated insights, it addresses key questions and challenges in the field, making it an essential resource for students seeking a deeper understanding of scientific principles and practices. Through rigorous analysis, it encourages critical thinking about the foundations of scientific inquiry and its implications for knowledge and reality.

"The Atheist's Guide to Reality" is a book for nonbelievers who embrace the reality-driven life.

"The Atheist's Guide to Reality" is a book for nonbelievers who embrace the reality-driven life.

Exploring the role of economic theory, the book argues for its value beyond mere prediction, positioning it as a vital instrument for social engineering. It delves into the intricacies of economic principles and their application in shaping societal outcomes, emphasizing their importance in addressing complex social issues. The author provides insights into the theoretical foundations while critiquing the limitations of economics as a predictive science, advocating for its practical utility in guiding social progress.

This is an expanded and thoroughly revised edition of the widely adopted introduction to the philosophical foundations of the human sciences. Ranging from cultural anthropology to mathematical economics, Alexander Rosenberg leads the reader through behaviorism, naturalism, interpretativism about human action, and macrosocial scientific perspectives, illuminating the motivation and strategy of each. Rewritten throughout to increase accessibility, this new edition retains the remarkable achievement of revealing the social sciences' enduring relation to the fundamental problems of philosophy. It includes new discussions of positivism, European philosophy of history, causation, statistical laws, quantitative models, and postempiricist social science, along with a completely updated literature guide that keys chapters to widely anthologized papers.

V roku 1935 prichádza Rita Feuerstahlová na univerzitu do Krakova,kde plánuje študovať a užívať si život. No osud má s ňou úplne iné plány: manželstvo, milostný pomer, dieťa- to všetko tesne pred začiatkom druhej svetovej vojny. Po vypuknutí vojny židovsku Ritu presídlia do geta,kde sa každodennosť mení na sústavný boj o prežitie. Napokon utečie a získa falošné doklady,no nemá žiadne správy o svojom odvedenom synovi,a tak stráca chuť žiť. Jej život medzi Nemcami je čoraz ohrozenejší a Rita sa môže stať jednou z ich posledných obetí. Odolá jej túžba nájsť syna aj tomu najväčšiemu zlu, aké kedy Európa videla? Epická sága vás prenesie do Paríža tridsiatich rokov,do Španielska v období občianskej vojny,ako aj do Moskvy, Varšavy,a napokon do samotného srdca nacistického Nemecka,kde sa jedna žena a jej dvaja muži- manžel a milenec- ocitajú v boji,v ktorom celé národy balansujú na pokraji skazy.