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In this book, Christopher Evan Franklin develops and defends a
novel version of event-causal libertarianism. This view is a
combination of libertarianism-the view that humans sometimes act
freely and that those actions are the causal upshots of
nondeterministic processes-and agency reductionism-the view that
the causal role of the agent in exercises of free will is exhausted
by the causal role of mental states and events (e.g., desires and
beliefs) involving the agent. Franklin boldly counteracts a
dominant theory that has similar aims, put forth by well-known
philosopher Robert Kane. Many philosophers contend that
event-causal libertarians have no advantage over compatibilists
when it comes to securing a distinctively valuable kind of freedom
and responsibility. To Franklin, this position is mistaken.
Assuming agency reductionism is true, event-causal libertarians
need only adopt the most plausible compatibilist theory and add
indeterminism at the proper juncture in the genesis of human
action. The result is minimal event-causal libertarianism: a model
of free will with the metaphysical simplicity of compatibilism and
the intuitive power of libertarianism. And yet a worry remains:
toward the end of the book, Franklin reconsiders his assumption of
agency reductionism, arguing that this picture faces a hitherto
unsolved problem. This problem, however, has nothing to do with
indeterminism or determinism, or even libertarianism or
compatibilism, but with how to understand the nature of the self
and its role in the genesis of action. Crucially, if this problem
proves unsolvable, then not only is event-causal libertarianism
untenable, so also is event-causal compatibilism.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DON REVIE - ONE OF THE MOST COMPLEX AND
CONTROVERSIAL MEN EVER TO GRACE THE GAME OF FOOTBALL 'Engrossing' -
Sunday Times 'Impeccably researched... As a life and times, Evans's
account is immaculate.' - Jonathan Liew, New Statesman 'A poignant
and engrossing read... a well-crafted biography.' - FourFourTwo
'Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, this superb
biography sheds new light on one of the most controversial,
enigmatic figures in football history' - Leo McKinstry, journalist,
historian and award-winning author 'Excellent' - Johnny Giles,
Leeds United legend 'Essential reading' Ryan Sabey, the Sun
Whenever the greatest managers the game has ever produced are
mentioned, names like Busby, Shankly, Paisley and Ferguson trip off
the tongue. Despite dominating the game in the late 1960s and '70s
there is one name missing: Don Revie, the former Leeds United and
England manager. Revie was one of the most complex and
controversial men ever to grace the game of football. As a player,
he was crowned Footballer of the Year and credited with creating
the modern centre-forward. As a manager, he took a Leeds United
side languishing in the lower half of the second division and
turned them into not only league champions, but one of the most
dominant sides in the country. As England manager, Revie lost the
magic touch and became increasingly indecisive. After three years
in the role and fearing the sack, Revie became the first man to
walk out on England. Then came the backlash. Revie was branded a
traitor and banned from the game for 10 years, and the press
declared open season on the manager. Accused of offering bribes to
throw matches, his reputation was destroyed. Shunned by the
football establishment, he died just 12 years after walking out on
England. Revie's death, at the age of 61, robbed him of the
opportunity ever to rebuild his reputation as one of the most
important figures ever seen in English football. The life and times
of this multifaceted, enigmatic, pioneering football man have still
never been fully explored and explained in detail before. Featuring
new interviews with Johnny Giles, Kevin Keegan, Norman Hunter,
Eddie Gray, Allan Clarke, Joe Jordan, Gordon McQueen, Malcolm
Macdonald and members of the Revie family, this long-overdue
biography reveals how today's football owes so much to Don Revie.
--- Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022 'A
no-holds-barred insight that convinces the reader that Don Revie
stands amongst the giants of English football.' -Lord Mann
'Meticulously researched and expertly crafted exploration' - Jeff
Powell, Daily Mail 'A superb read'. - Alex Montgomery, Chief
football writer and former Chairman of the Football Writers
Association
In recent years there has been an upsurge of interest in the
history of the discipline of archaeology. Local, national, and
international histories of archaeology that deal with institutions,
concepts, categories, and the social and political contexts of
archaeological practice have begun to influence the development of
archaeological theory. This volume contributes to these
developments by reprinting 19 significant papers. Spanning much of
the last 200 years and global in coverage and outlook, the papers
provide a thorough grounding in the historiography of archaeology,
and will enhance understanding of the origins and growth of its
theory and practice. A general introduction which is itself a
contribution to historiography orients readers by outlining core
themes and issues in the field.
In recent years there has been an upsurge of interest in the
history of the discipline of archaeology. Local, national, and
international histories of archaeology that deal with institutions,
concepts, categories, and the social and political contexts of
archaeological practice have begun to influence the development of
archaeological theory. This volume contributes to these
developments by reprinting 19 significant papers. Spanning much of
the last 200 years and global in coverage and outlook, the papers
provide a thorough grounding in the historiography of archaeology,
and will enhance understanding of the origins and growth of its
theory and practice. A general introduction which is itself a
contribution to historiography orients readers by outlining core
themes and issues in the field.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
"Design and Designing" will provide the reader with a very broad
and critical understanding of what is an essentially practical
subject. Designing today is less a craft and more a part of the
knowledge economy. It's all about knowing how to acquire knowledge
and how to creatively apply it.
"Design and Designing" covers the design process, modeling and
drawing, working with clients, production and consumption,
sustainability, professional practice and design futures. Chapters
are written by expert teachers and practitioners from around the
globe, each aiming to present an accessible and engaging overview
of their part of Design. Chapters are illustrated with a wide range
of images and information boxes, which extend or highlight key
material. Each section concludes with a Design Project, a hands-on
activity for the reader.
"Design and Designing" covers the full range of the subject from
graphic communication, to product design, to fashion and games
design, setting all in their aesthetic, ethical and social
contexts. The aim is for the reader to learn from today's best
practice and best thinking, to develop a critical sense, to become
the designers of tomorrow.
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