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Gordon Graham

    Il lavoro di Gordon Graham approfondisce l'estetica, la filosofia morale e la filosofia della religione. La sua erudizione esplora le intersezioni tra filosofia e arti, spesso con un focus particolare sulla tradizione filosofica scozzese. Come sacerdote anglicano ordinato, porta una prospettiva unica al suo lavoro accademico, intrecciando il pensiero teologico e filosofico. È uno studioso rispettato la cui ricerca arricchisce la nostra comprensione della relazione tra fede, ragione e bellezza.

    White Papers For Dummies
    Practitioner's Handbook of Risk Management for Water & Wastewater Systems
    The Internet. A Philosophical Inquiry
    Philosophy of the arts. An introduction to aesthetics
    The Intrepid Brotherhood
    Evil and Christian Ethics
    • The book explores the intersection of modern moral philosophy and recent advancements in New Testament scholarship, highlighting how contemporary ethical theories can enhance our understanding of biblical texts. It delves into the implications of moral concepts within the context of the New Testament, offering fresh insights into the ethical teachings found in scripture. By bridging these two fields, the author aims to enrich both philosophical discourse and theological reflection.

      Evil and Christian Ethics
    • The Intrepid Brotherhood

      Public Power, Corruption, and Whistleblowing in the Pacific Northwest

      • 218pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      The narrative explores deep-seated corruption within the executive management of Chelan County Public Utility, where intimidation and secrecy overshadow trust and transparency. As the integrity of jobs and lives hangs in the balance, the story unveils the consequences of such pervasive dishonesty and the impact on the community.

      The Intrepid Brotherhood
    • Philosophy of The Arts presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of art for the first time. The third edition is greatly enhanced by new chapters on art and beauty, the performing arts and modern art, and new sections on Aristotle, Hegel and Nietzsche. All other chapters have been thoroughly revised and extended.

      Philosophy of the arts. An introduction to aesthetics
    • Focusing on organizational risk management, this handbook equips professionals in the water and wastewater industry with essential tools for conducting risk assessments. It offers methodologies for creating risk and frequency matrixes, enabling users to identify and prioritize the myriad risks they encounter in their work. This practical guide is designed to enhance decision-making and improve safety and efficiency in managing water and wastewater systems.

      Practitioner's Handbook of Risk Management for Water & Wastewater Systems
    • White Papers For Dummies

      • 366pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      A fast and easy way to write winning white papers! Whether you're a marketing manager seeking to use white papers to promote your business, or a copywriter keen to break into this well-paying field, White Papers For Dummies gives you a wealth of practical, hands-on advice from one of the world's leading experts in the field.

      White Papers For Dummies
    • The Hope of the Poor

      • 230pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Is economic development the best hope for the world's poor? This book aims to add a philosophical dimension to the debate about this question. The author argues in favour of replacing quantitative assessments of wealth and poverty with a qualitative account of the ways in which human lives can be enriched or impoverished.

      The Hope of the Poor
    • Salford are one of rugby league's most famous clubs. In 150 years they have claimed numerous honours and in 1934 achieved legendary status when touring France, their adventurous attacking play earning the accolade Les Diables Rouges, the original Red Devils. This comprehensive analysis covers every match & player known to have represented the club

      Salford Red Devils - 150
    • Highlights the continued flourishing of Scottish philosophy after the Enlightenment by exploring the work of underappreciated figures (such as Alexander Bain, J. F. Ferrier, Thomas Carlyle and John Macmurray) and debates (such as realism vs idealism; metaphysics vs psychology; evolution vs religion; and theism vs agnosticism).

      Scottish Philosophy After the Enlightenment
    • Moderní úvod do filosofie umění napsaný přehledným a srozumitelným způsobem. Gordonova kniha nevyžaduje od čtenáře hluboké znalosti filosofie a je ideální pro ty, kteří se studiem této problematiky teprve začínají. Každá kapitola obsahuje řadu příkladů, závěrečné shrnutí a seznam doporučené četby. Zahrnuje všechny oblasti umění: film, výtvarné umění, prózu, poezii, hudbu i architekturu. Zprostředkovává srozumitelně myšlení významných filosofů a teoretiků minulosti i současnosti, kteří se uměním zabývali (Althusser, Collingwood, Derrida, Habermas, Hegel, Hume, Mill, Kant, Lévi-Straus, Lukács, Schopenhauer a řada dalších). Kniha je doplněna přehledným rejstříkem a seznamem nejvýznamnějších uměleckých děl, o nichž pojednává.

      Filosofie umění