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  • Bad Arguments

    100 of the Most Important Fallacies in Western Philosophy

    Edited by Robert Arp, Steven Barbone, Michael Bruce ...
    A timely and accessible guide to 100 of the most infamous logical fallacies in Western philosophy, helping readers avoid and detect false assumptions and faulty reasoningYou’ll love this book or you’ll hate it. So, you’re either with us or against us. And if you’re against us then you hate books. No true intellectual would hate this book.Ever decide to avoid a restaurant because of one bad meal? ... Read more

    $15.95 USD

  • Batman and Philosophy

    The Dark Knight of the Soul

    by William Irwin ...
    Series Book 2 - The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery?Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions?Is Batman better than Superman?If everyone followed Batman's example,would Gotham be a better place?What is the Tao of the Bat?Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, and on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

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  • The Ultimate South Park and Philosophy

    Respect My Philosophah!

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Enlightenment from the South Park gang faster than you can say, "Screw you guys, I'm going home"!The Ultimate South Park and Philosophy: Respect My Philosophah! presents a compilation of serious philosophical reflections on the twisted insights voiced by characters in TV’s most irreverent animated series.Offers readers a philosophically smart and candid approach to one of television’s most ... Read more

    $16.00 USD

  • Critical Thinking

    An Introduction to Reasoning Well

    by Dr Robert Arp, Dr Jamie Carlin Watson ...
    'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right?For anyone tackling philosophical logic and critical thinking for the first time, Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well provides a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • Philosophy Hacks

    by Robert Arp, Martin Cohen ...
    Series series Hacks
    Discover the simple way to understand and remember the most groundbreaking concepts in 3,000 years of philosophical thought.Each idea is broken down into three stages:1/ The helicopter view, which gives you an introduction to the idea, and some context around it.2/ The shortcut, which gives you the core elements of the theory, along with a range of examples that everyone can understand.3/ The hack ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Critical Thinking

    An Introduction to Reasoning Well

    by Dr Jamie Carlin Watson, Dr Robert Arp, Skyler King ...
    'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right?For anyone tackling philosophical logic for the first time, here is a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good reasoning to the difference between claims, evidence and arguments, Jamie ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • Building Ontologies with Basic Formal Ontology

    by Robert Arp, Barry Smith, Andrew D. Spear ...
    An introduction to the field of applied ontology with examples derived particularly from biomedicine, covering theoretical components, design practices, and practical applications.In the era of “big data,” science is increasingly information driven, and the potential for computers to store, manage, and integrate massive amounts of data has given rise to such new disciplinary fields as biomedical ... Read more

    $41.99 USD

  • Contemporary Debates in Bioethics

    Edited by Arthur L. Caplan, Robert Arp ...
    Series Book 27 - Contemporary Debates in Philosophy
    Contemporary Debates in Bioethics features a timely collection of highly readable, debate-style arguments contributed by many of today's top bioethics scholars, focusing on core bioethical concerns of the twenty-first century.Written in an engaging, debate-style format for accessibility to non-specialistsFeatures general introductions to each topic that precede scholarly debatesPresents the latest ... Read more

    $39.00 USD

  • Philosophy and Breaking Bad

    Edited by Kevin S. Decker, David R. Koepsell, Robert Arp ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    This volume considers the numerous philosophical ideas and arguments found in and inspired by the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad. This show garnered both critical and popular attention for its portrayal of a cancer-stricken, middle-aged, middle-class, high school chemistry teacher’s drift into the dark world of selling methamphetamine to support his family. Its characters, situations, ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • The Philosophy of J.J. Abrams

    Edited by Patricia Brace, Robert Arp ...
    Series series The Philosophy of Popular Culture
    American auteur Jeffrey Jacob "J. J." Abrams's genius for creating densely plotted scripts has won him broad commercial and critical success in TV shows such as Felicity (1998–2002), Emmy-nominated Alias (2001–2006), Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Lost (2004–2010), and the critically acclaimed Fringe (2008–2013). In addition, his direction in films such as Cloverfield (2008), Super 8 (2011), and ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • The Philosophy of Ang Lee

    Edited by Robert Arp, Adam Barkman, James McRae ...
    Series series The Philosophy of Popular Culture
    Ang Lee (b. 1954) has emerged as one of cinema's most versatile, critically acclaimed, and popular directors. Known for his ability to transcend cultural and stylistic boundaries, Lee has built a diverse oeuvre that includes films about culture clashes and globalization (Eat Drink Man Woman, 1994, and The Wedding Banquet, 1993), a period drama (Sense and Sensibility, 1995), a martial arts epic ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think

    Edited by Robert Arp ...
    An elegant addition to the successful “1001” series—a comprehensive, chronological guide to the most important thoughts from the finest minds of the past 3,000 years.1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think is a comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative thoughts from the finest minds in history. Ranging from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Plato to today’s cutting-edge ... Read more

    $19.99 USD