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The Cactus Primer presents the amateur cactophile with an excellent
introduction to cactus biology and provides the informed reader
with an invaluable summary of the last forty years' research. This
book goes far beyond books that instruct readers in the
propagation, growth, and care of these plants; addressing matters
of more scientific interest, it takes an integrated approach to the
presentation of the form, physiology, evolution, and ecology of
cacti. The book is unique in that it combines the descriptive
morphology and physiology documented in the scientific literature
with more general observations found in popular publications on
cacti. It provides a new generic classification of the cacti and
contains much new information, including data on photosynthesis,
heat and cold tolerance, computer modeling of ribs, and the effects
of spines. Enhanced by over 400 illustrations and supplemented with
an extensive glossary, this book will appeal to cactus enthusiasts
interested in the classification and growth of cacti, as well as to
plant biologists who use cacti to illustrate desert adaptation and
convergent evolution. Written in accessible style, The Cactus
Primer is bound to serve a dual function as both an instructive
tool and a reference work in cactus biology for years to come.
This title was first published in 2000. Text and Tablet balances a
blend of logic, post-analytical philosophy, French philosophy and
literary criticism to carefully introduce some of these issues to
the reader. Just as writers such as Derrida and Kermode have been
interested in relating religion and philosophy to literature, so
this book extends the idea of multidisciplinary synthesis to
connect ancient and modern issues. Linking philosophy to
literature, Old Testament texts and studies, Near East archaeology,
and Religious ideas and debates in fresh ways, Gibson explores
ancient texts and sites and developing interpretations of some
recent excavations. Addressing issues raised by leading thinkers
(Chomsky, Deleuze, Wittgenstein, Renfrew, Barr) on language, life
and history, Gibson seeks to challenge many entrenched views based
on familiar discoveries and proposes fresh engagement between the
interpretation of Old Testament studies and archaeology, using a
new, multidisciplinary analysis.
Ambitious, controversial and absorbing, God and the Universe
tackles the highly-charged issue of God's relevance in the light of
new scientific thinking on cosmology. Engaging with
poststructuralism, ethics, mathematics, and philosophy through the
ages, this persuasively argued book reinvigorates religious debate
for the new millennium.
Metaphysics and Transcendence takes up this story for the future. Arthur Gibson presents a new metaphysics with a genealogy based on counter-intuition and locates counter-intuition and complexity at the foundations of truth. Having devised fresh concepts on the basis of the new frontiers of science and philosophy, the author presents original explanations of transcendence arguing that just as we need revolutionary and original ways of depicting the physical world, so it is with such topics as God, miracles, the resurrection, the source and identity of consciousness and reason itself.
Metaphysics and Transcendence takes up this story for the future.
Arthur Gibson presents a new metaphysics with a genealogy based on
counter-intuition and locates counter-intuition and complexity at
the foundations of truth. Having devised fresh concepts on the
basis of the new frontiers of science and philosophy, the author
presents original explanations of transcendence arguing that just
as we need revolutionary and original ways of depicting the
physical world, so it is with such topics as God, miracles, the
resurrection, the source and identity of consciousness and reason
itself.
Ambitious, controversial and absorbing, God and the Universe tackles the highly-charged issue of God's relevance in the light of new scientific thinking on cosmology. Engaging with poststructuralism, ethics, mathematics, and philosophy through the ages, this persuasively argued book re-invigorates religious debate for the new millennium.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ Notes On Canadian Species Of The Genus Apantesis (Arctia),
With Special Reference To The Larvae Arthur Gibson
Biblical Semantic Logic first appeared in 1981, and seeks to show
that the study of biblical and ancient Near Eastern languages and
literatures can be established on a logical basis. In a new
prologue for this edition, Gibson reviews some of the scholarly
treatment of the topic since the appearance of the first edition.
He addresses the topics of originality and infinity and also
suggests that deep areas of literary creativity resemble cosmology
and pure mathematics. Gibson then demonstrates how the central
areas of biblical usage (names, predicates expressions of quantity,
idioms) can be mapped employing some contemporary philosophy, logic
and linguistics. There is criticism of some previous scholarly
interpretations, expecially where these have led to the
underestimation of the conceptual and logical sensitivity of
biblical narrative.>
In this volume we witness Wittgenstein in the act of composing and
experimenting with his new visions in philosophy. The book includes
key explanations of the origin and background of these previously
unknown manuscripts. It investigates how Wittgenstein's
philosophical thought-processes are revealed in his dictation to,
as well as his editing and revision with Francis Skinner, in the
latter's role of amanuensis. The book displays a considerable
wealth and variety of Wittgenstein's fundamental experiments in
philosophy across a wide array of subjects that include the mind,
pure and applied mathematics, metaphysics, the identities of
ordinary and creative language, as well as intractable problems in
logic and life. He also periodically engages with the work of
Newton, Fermat, Russell and others. The book shows Wittgenstein
strongly battling against the limits of understanding and the
bewitchment of institutional and linguistic customs. The reader is
drawn in by Wittgenstein as he urges us to join him in his
struggles to equip us with skills, so that we can embark on
devising new pathways beyond confusion. This collection of
manuscripts was posted off by Wittgenstein to be considered for
publication during World War 2, in October 1941. None of it was
published and it remained hidden for over two generations. Upon its
rediscovery, Professor Gibson was invited to research, prepare and
edit the Archive to appear as this book, encouraged by Trinity
College Cambridge and The Mathematical Association. Niamh O'Mahony
joined him in co-editing and bringing this book to publication.
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