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Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 2003–2026.
Thomas Reid and the Defence of Duty
James Foster
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
2025
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Is morality a subjective matter, dependent on our desires and interests, or are there objective moral truths? And if the latter, can we explain the objectivity of morality without appeal to metaphysics, a robust teleology or divine command? This book argues that we find just such an account of moral objectivity in Thomas Reid's Defence of Duty. To make this case, the book provides an explanation of Reid's way of philosophy and his reasons for rejecting moral subjectivism; presents Reid's account of the concept, perception, and motivational force of duty; and responds to contemporary challenges of moral subjectivism and moral pessimism from the perspective of his moral philosophy. Further, this book argues that if Reid is correct, then there is an urgent need to reform current pedagogical practice and return to the teaching of practical ethics.
Thomas Reid was a theist and a philosopher; yet the exact relationship between philosophy and theology in his works is unclear and disputed. The aim of this book is to clarify this relationship along three lines by exploring the status, function, and detachability of theism with respect to Reid's philosophy. Regarding the first I argue that belief in the existence of God is, for Reid, a non-inferential first principle. Regarding the second I argue that theism plays at least six different roles in Reid's philosophy. And, regarding the third, I argue that, despite this, theism is largely detachable from Reid's concept of human rationality and philosophy. What emerges is a picture of the relationship between philosophy and theology in which both inquiries are motivated by natural human curiosity, and both are founded on principles of common sense.
Thomas Reid was a theist and a philosopher; yet the exact relationship between philosophy and theology in his works is unclear and disputed. The aim of this book is to clarify this relationship along three lines by exploring the status, function, and detachability of theism with respect to Reid's philosophy. Regarding the first I argue that belief in the existence of God is, for Reid, a non-inferential first principle. Regarding the second I argue that theism plays at least six different roles in Reid's philosophy. And, regarding the third, I argue that, despite this, theism is largely detachable from Reid's concept of human rationality and philosophy. What emerges is a picture of the relationship between philosophy and theology in which both inquiries are motivated by natural human curiosity, and both are founded on principles of common sense.
Desarrollo de la arquitectura anfibia en el Reino Unido
Shatirah Akib; James Foster
Ediciones Nuestro Conocimiento
2024
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Desenvolvimento da arquitetura anfíbia no Reino Unido
Shatirah Akib; James Foster
Edicoes Nosso Conhecimento
2024
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A hist ria recente de inunda es no Reino Unido s tende a aumentar em frequ ncia e gravidade devido a factores como as altera es clim ticas e a urbaniza o. A arquitetura anf bia uma solu o de atenua o das inunda es que se adapta s altera es clim ticas. Pode ser utilizada para ajudar a reduzir o risco a que as propriedades do Reino Unido est o vulner veis devido ao impacto das inunda es. Com a publica o de uma nova pol tica governamental que enfatiza a necessidade de proteger a cintura verde e as terras agr colas, o desenvolvimento futuro necess rio para satisfazer a crescente popula o est limitado s reas de risco de inunda o. nas zonas de risco de inunda o que a arquitetura anf bia se desenvolver no Reino Unido, uma vez que as constru es convencionais n o s o adequadas nem segur veis para o efeito. York e Carlisle s o destacados como dois exemplos de locais onde a arquitetura anf bia pode ser utilizada, salientando que as plan cies de inunda o de baixo n vel como estas d o tecnologia um lugar para se desenvolver, para que no futuro possa ser utilizada numa escala muito maior.
Sviluppo dell'architettura anfibia nel Regno Unito
Shatirah Akib; James Foster
Edizioni Sapienza
2024
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La recente storia di eventi alluvionali nel Regno Unito destinata ad aumentare in frequenza e gravit a causa di fattori quali il cambiamento climatico e l'urbanizzazione. L'architettura anfibia una soluzione di mitigazione delle inondazioni che si adatta ai cambiamenti climatici. Potrebbe essere impiegata per contribuire a ridurre il rischio che le propriet del Regno Unito sono vulnerabili all'impatto degli eventi alluvionali. Con la pubblicazione di una nuova politica governativa che enfatizza la necessit di proteggere la cintura verde e i terreni agricoli, lo sviluppo futuro richiesto per soddisfare la popolazione in crescita limitato alle aree a rischio di inondazione. Le aree a rischio di inondazione sono quelle in cui si svilupper l'architettura anfibia nel Regno Unito, in quanto le costruzioni convenzionali sono inadatte e non assicurabili. York e Carlisle sono stati indicati come due esempi in cui l'architettura anfibia potrebbe essere utilizzata, evidenziando che le pianure alluvionali a basso livello come queste offrono alla tecnologia un luogo in cui svilupparsi, in modo che in futuro possa essere utilizzata su scala molto pi ampia.
Entwicklung der Amphibious Architecture in Großbritannien
Shatirah Akib; James Foster
Verlag Unser Wissen
2024
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Die j ngste Geschichte des Vereinigten K nigreichs mit berschwemmungen wird aufgrund von Faktoren wie dem Klimawandel und der Urbanisierung wahrscheinlich immer h ufiger und schwerwiegender werden. Amphibische Architektur ist eine L sung zur Eind mmung von berschwemmungen, die sich an den Klimawandel anpasst. Sie k nnte eingesetzt werden, um das Risiko zu verringern, dass Immobilien im Vereinigten K nigreich durch die Auswirkungen von berschwemmungen gef hrdet sind. Mit der neuen Regierungspolitik, die die Notwendigkeit des Schutzes von Gr ng rteln und landwirtschaftlichen Fl chen betont, ist die zuk nftige Entwicklung, die erforderlich ist, um der wachsenden Bev lkerung gerecht zu werden, auf Gebiete mit berschwemmungsgefahr beschr nkt. In Hochwasserrisikogebieten wird sich in Gro britannien die amphibische Architektur entwickeln, da konventionelle Bauweisen f r diesen Zweck ungeeignet und nicht versicherbar sind. York und Carlisle werden als zwei Beispiele daf r genannt, wo die amphibische Architektur eingesetzt werden k nnte, und es wird hervorgehoben, dass niedrig gelegene berschwemmungsgebiete wie diese der Technologie einen Entwicklungsraum bieten, sodass sie in Zukunft in viel gr erem Umfang eingesetzt werden kann.
Développement de l'architecture amphibie au Royaume-Uni
Shatirah Akib; James Foster
Editions Notre Savoir
2024
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L'histoire r cente du Royaume-Uni en mati re d'inondations est susceptible d'augmenter en fr quence et en gravit en raison de facteurs tels que le changement climatique et l'urbanisation. L'architecture amphibie est une solution d'att nuation des inondations qui s'adapte au changement climatique. Elle pourrait tre utilis e pour r duire les risques auxquels les propri t s britanniques sont expos es du fait de l'impact des inondations. La nouvelle politique gouvernementale publi e met l'accent sur la n cessit de prot ger la ceinture verte et les terres agricoles, et le d veloppement futur n cessaire pour r pondre la croissance de la population est limit aux zones risque d'inondation. C'est dans les zones inondables que l'architecture amphibie se d veloppera au Royaume-Uni, les constructions conventionnelles tant inadapt es et non assurables. York et Carlisle sont deux exemples o l'architecture amphibie pourrait tre utilis e, soulignant que les plaines inondables de faible altitude comme celles-ci donnent la technologie un endroit o se d velopper, de sorte qu' l'avenir, elle puisse tre utilis e une chelle beaucoup plus grande.
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Getting into Art and Design Courses
James Foster; Gregoris Ioannou
Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
2024
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The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study art, design or architecture. Now in its 13th edition, Getting into Art & Design Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application. This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including: What to consider when choosing the right course and university for youSupport on preparing a winning UCAS applicationAdvice on putting together a portfolio of your workInformation on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shineFirst-hand advice from admissions tutors, students and industry professionalsFeatures a chapter dedicated to architecture with specific personal statement advice MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
Is morality a subjective matter, dependent on our desires and interests, or are there objective moral truths? And if the latter, can we explain the objectivity of morality without appeal to metaphysics, a robust teleology, or divine command? This book argues that we find just such an account of moral objectivity in Thomas Reid's defence of duty. To make this case, this book provides an explanation of Reid's way of philosophy and his reasons for rejecting moral subjectivism; presents Reid's account of the concept, perception, and motivational force of duty; and responds to contemporary challenges of moral subjectivism and moral pessimism from the perspective of his moral philosophy. Further, this book argues that if Reid is correct, then there is an urgent need to reform current pedagogical practice and return to the teaching of practical ethics.