Practical Reality
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Practical Reality
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Author : Jonathan Dancy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000-08-03
Practical Reality written by Jonathan Dancy and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-03 with Philosophy categories.
Practical Reality is about the relation between the reason why we do things and the reasons why we should. It maintains that current philosophical orthodoxy bowdlerizes this relation, making it impossible to understand how anyone can act for a good reason. In order to understand this, Dancy claims, we have to abandon current conceptions of the reasons why we act (our 'motivating' reasons) as mental states of ourselves. Belief/desire explanations of action, or purely cognitive accounts in terms of beliefs alone, drive too great a wedge between the normative and the motivational. Instead, we have to understand a motivating reason as the sort of thing that could be a good reason: for instance, that the eggs are ready - this, rather than my believing that they are ready, must be my reason for taking them off the cooker. Most contemporary philosophers think that this view cannot be true. Dancy aims to demonstrate that things can be as he thinks they must be. By giving a fresh account of values and reasons, he finds a place for normativity in philosophy of mind and action, and strengthens the connection between these areas and ethics.
Practical Augmented Reality
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Author : Steve Aukstakalnis
language : en
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Release Date : 2016-09-08
Practical Augmented Reality written by Steve Aukstakalnis and has been published by Addison-Wesley Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-08 with Computers categories.
The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the technologies, applications and human factors considerations of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) systems and wearable computing devices. Practical Augmented Reality is ideal for practitioners and students concerned with any application, from gaming to medicine. It brings together comprehensive coverage of both theory and practice, emphasizing leading-edge displays, sensors, and DIY tools that are already available commercially or will be soon. Beginning with a Foreword by NASA research scientist Victor Luo, this guide begins by explaining the mechanics of human sight, hearing and touch, showing how these perceptual mechanisms (and their performance ranges) directly dictate the design and use of wearable displays, 3-D audio systems, and tactile/force feedback devices. Steve Aukstakalnis presents revealing case studies of real-world applications from gaming, entertainment, science, engineering, aeronautics and aerospace, defense, medicine, telerobotics, architecture, law enforcement, and geophysics. Readers will find clear, easy-to-understand explanations, photos, and illustrations of devices including the Atheer AiR, HTC Vive, DAQRI Smart Helmet, Oculus (Facebook) CV1, Sony PlayStation VR, Vuzix M300, Google Glass, and many more. Functional diagrams and photographs clearly explain how these devices operate, and link directly to relevant theoretical and practical content. Practical Augmented Reality thoroughly considers the human factors of these systems, including sensory and motor physiology constraints, monocular and binocular depth cues, elements contributing to visually-induced motion sickness and nausea, and vergence–accommodation conflicts. It concludes by assessing both the legal and societal implications of new and emerging AR, VR, and wearable technologies as well as provides a look next generation systems.
The Pragmatic Mind
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Author : Mark Bauerlein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Pragmatic Mind written by Mark Bauerlein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Literary Criticism categories.
English professor Mark Bauerlein studies the pragmatism of Emerson, James, and Peirce and its overlooked relevance for the neopragmatism of later thinkers. Bauerlein argues that those "original" pragmatists are often cited casually and imprecisely as mere precursors to contemporary intellectuals, but, in fact, many broad social and academic reforms hailed by new pragmatists were actually grounded in the "old" school.
The Elements Of Mentality
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Author : David Hume
language : en
Publisher: ECW Press
Release Date : 2003-06-12
The Elements Of Mentality written by David Hume and has been published by ECW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-12 with Philosophy categories.
In the 18th century, David Hume suggested that the “science of man” (psychology) was the foundation for all other sciences (philosophy). Now a latter-day Hume offers a model of mentality that sets psychology and philosophy on common footings, eliminating the breach between the sciences and the humanities. From this backdrop, the author offers solutions to some of the great questions: the nature of reality, value, certainty, validity, free will, morality, and justice.
Wilfrid Sellars
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Author : Willem A. DeVries
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-18
Wilfrid Sellars written by Willem A. DeVries and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-18 with Philosophy categories.
Wilfrid Sellars (1912-89) has been called "the most profound and systematic epistemological thinker of the twentieth century" (Robert Brandom). He was in many respects ahead of his time, and many of his innovations have become widely acknowledged, for example, his attack on the "myth of the given", his functionalist treatment of intentional states, his proposal that psychological concepts are like theoretical concepts, and his suggestion that attributions of knowledge locate the knower "in the logical space of reasons". However, while many philosophers have begun to acknowledge Sellars's inspiration in their work, their interpretation of his thought has not always been the most accurate. His writings are difficult. Individually, his essays are complex and sometimes rely on doctrines and arguments he put forward elsewhere. Each of his articles is deepened and strengthened by seeing it in its systematic context, but he never wrote a unified exposition of his system, which therefore has to be pieced together from numerous disparate sources. Willem deVries addresses these difficulties specifically and provides a careful reading and remarkable overview of Sellars's systematic philosophy that will become the standard point of reference for all philosophers seeking to understand Sellars's hugely significant body of work.
Pragmatic Naturalism
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Author : Richard J. Bernstein
language : en
Publisher: Richard J. Bernstein
Release Date : 2020-08-18
Pragmatic Naturalism written by Richard J. Bernstein and has been published by Richard J. Bernstein this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-18 with Philosophy categories.
Richard J. Bernstein argues that despite the apparent chaotic debates about naturalism, there has recently been a series of powerful arguments that support a version of naturalism that is in the spirit of John Dewey’s pragmatic naturalism. After presenting a sketch of Dewey’s pragmatic naturalism, he critically examines the works of a variety of thinkers—Robert Brandom, John McDowell, Richard Rorty, Wilfrid Sellars, Peter Godfrey-Smith, Philip Kitcher, Bjorn Ramberg, David Macarthur, Steven Levine, Mark Johnson, Robert Sinclair, Huw Price, and Joseph Rouse—to show how they have contributed analytic finesse to the articulation of Dewey’s vision of pragmatic naturalism. As Bernstein shows, Dewey’s philosophical legacy is very much alive today in some of the best recent philosophic discussions.
History Of Philosophy History Of Modern Philosophy With Additions By The Translator An Appendix On English And American Philosophy By Noah Porter And An Appendix On Italian Philosophy By Vincenzo Botta
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Author : Friedrich Ueberweg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
History Of Philosophy History Of Modern Philosophy With Additions By The Translator An Appendix On English And American Philosophy By Noah Porter And An Appendix On Italian Philosophy By Vincenzo Botta written by Friedrich Ueberweg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Philosophy categories.
A History Of Philosophy History Of Modern Philosophy
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Author : Friedrich Ueberweg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
A History Of Philosophy History Of Modern Philosophy written by Friedrich Ueberweg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Philosophy categories.
The Greatest Works Of Immanuel Kant
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Author : Immanuel Kant
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-12-29
The Greatest Works Of Immanuel Kant written by Immanuel Kant and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-29 with Philosophy categories.
The Greatest Works of Immanuel Kant compiles the seminal writings of one of the most influential philosophers of the Enlightenment, exploring complex themes such as metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. Through a rigorous analytical lens, Kant's prose invites readers to engage with his critical philosophy, particularly exemplified in works like 'Critique of Pure Reason' and 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals.' Kant's literary style marries clarity with profound depth, establishing a context that challenges the reader to contemplate the nature of human experience and rationality in a world shaped by both reason and empirical observation. Immanuel Kant, born in 1724 in Königsberg, Prussia, emerged as a pivotal figure in modern philosophy, profoundly shaping the intellectual landscape of Europe. His quest to reconcile rationalism and empiricism was likely influenced by the tumultuous political and scientific changes of his time. The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason undoubtedly informed his philosophical investigations, leading him to articulate a moral framework that continues to resonate in contemporary discourse. This collection is indispensable for scholars and general readers alike, offering a comprehensive overview of Kant's thought. Readers seeking to understand the foundations of modern philosophy will find in these works a rigorous intellectual challenge that prompts introspection and a re-evaluation of the principles governing human existence.
Collected Works Of Immanuel Kant Complete Critiques Philosophical Works And Essays Including Kant S Inaugural Dissertation
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Author : Immanuel Kant
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2024-01-09
Collected Works Of Immanuel Kant Complete Critiques Philosophical Works And Essays Including Kant S Inaugural Dissertation written by Immanuel Kant and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-09 with Philosophy categories.
Immanuel Kant's 'Collected Works: Complete Critiques, Philosophical Works and Essays' is an essential compilation that delves into the profound depths of Kantian philosophy, chronicling his pivotal contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. This extensive anthology encapsulates the evolution of his thought, showcasing both the rigor and complexity of his arguments through highly systematic prose and elaborate reasoning. Notably, it includes Kant's Inaugural Dissertation, where he presents a foundational study of the nature of space and the significance of a priori knowledge, thus situating his work within the Enlightenment'Äôs broader intellectual currents. Immanuel Kant, an emblematic figure of the German Enlightenment, profoundly shaped modern philosophy with his critical approach to knowledge and morality. His life in K√∂nigsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia) and his engagement with the scientific and philosophical debates of his time informed his rigorous methodology, which sought to reconcile rationalism and empiricism. Kant's efforts to articulate a framework for understanding human experience and the limits of reason deeply influenced subsequent philosophical discourse, inspiring generations of thinkers. This meticulously curated collection is highly recommended for those seeking a comprehensive insight into Kant's philosophical legacy. Scholars, students, and passionate readers alike will find in this volume the intellectual tools to grapple with the fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, and ethical imperatives, making it an indispensable addition to any philosophical library.