The only concise, general introduction to Christian Art available - providing the tools needed to decode the signs and symbols used in Christian art and architecture Features such well-known arti ... Read more

Spinoza was the father of the Enlightenment, and developed highly influential philosophical theories Roger Scruton shows the relevence of Spinoza's thought to today's intellectual preoccupations ... Read more

The authors are both experts in the theory and practice of codes and their decipherment Written in a fluid and lively style to appeal to the non-mathematical reader Covers issues such as data p ... Read more

Lively and informative look at the frontiers of geological science Comprehensive and accessible introduction to the processes which govern the changing geology of the Earth Leads the reader to und ... Read more

The only short introduction to this subject Focuses on the major developments of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries: Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton and beyond Looks at astronomy in antiqui ... Read more

Lively and thought provoking book about the theory behind making decisions Explores what it means to be rational, and what kind of criteria are we applying when we say that a choice is rational ... Read more

Issues in medical ethics are rarely out of the media and it is an area of ethics that has particular interest for the general public as well as the medical practitioner. This short and accessible intr ... Read more

A clear presentation of the controversies surrounding ideology An examination of the major theories of ideology and the ways in which they have enriched our comprehension of ideology An argumen ... Read more

Schopenhauer is widely read outside academic philosophy for his views on human will, sexuality, and ethics Schopenhauer's work inspired many artists and thinkers including Nietzsche, Wagner, Freu ... Read more

The most accessible, informative book available on Bertrand Russell Gives a clear survey of Russell's achievements across their whole range Russell was a public figure whose life and philsophy ... Read more