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Introductory logic is generally taught as a straightforward
technical discipline. In this book, John MacFarlane helps the
reader think about the limitations of, presuppositions of, and
alternatives to classical first-order predicate logic, making this
an ideal introduction to philosophical logic for any student who
already has completed an introductory logic course. The book
explores the following questions. Are there quantificational idioms
that cannot be expressed with the familiar universal and
existential quantifiers? How can logic be extended to capture modal
notions like necessity and obligation? Does the material
conditional adequately capture the meaning of 'if'-and if not, what
are the alternatives? Should logical consequence be understood in
terms of models or in terms of proofs? Can one intelligibly
question the validity of basic logical principles like Modus Ponens
or Double Negation Elimination? Is the fact that classical logic
validates the inference from a contradiction to anything a flaw,
and if so, how can logic be modified to repair it? How, exactly, is
logic related to reasoning? Must classical logic be revised in
order to be applied to vague language, and if so how? Each chapter
is organized around suggested readings and includes exercises
designed to deepen the reader's understanding. Key Features: An
integrated treatment of the technical and philosophical issues
comprising philosophical logic Designed to serve students taking
only one course in logic beyond the introductory level Provides
tools and concepts necessary to understand work in many areas of
analytic philosophy Includes exercises, suggested readings, and
suggestions for further exploration in each chapter
Introductory logic is generally taught as a straightforward
technical discipline. In this book, John MacFarlane helps the
reader think about the limitations of, presuppositions of, and
alternatives to classical first-order predicate logic, making this
an ideal introduction to philosophical logic for any student who
already has completed an introductory logic course. The book
explores the following questions. Are there quantificational idioms
that cannot be expressed with the familiar universal and
existential quantifiers? How can logic be extended to capture modal
notions like necessity and obligation? Does the material
conditional adequately capture the meaning of 'if'-and if not, what
are the alternatives? Should logical consequence be understood in
terms of models or in terms of proofs? Can one intelligibly
question the validity of basic logical principles like Modus Ponens
or Double Negation Elimination? Is the fact that classical logic
validates the inference from a contradiction to anything a flaw,
and if so, how can logic be modified to repair it? How, exactly, is
logic related to reasoning? Must classical logic be revised in
order to be applied to vague language, and if so how? Each chapter
is organized around suggested readings and includes exercises
designed to deepen the reader's understanding. Key Features: An
integrated treatment of the technical and philosophical issues
comprising philosophical logic Designed to serve students taking
only one course in logic beyond the introductory level Provides
tools and concepts necessary to understand work in many areas of
analytic philosophy Includes exercises, suggested readings, and
suggestions for further exploration in each chapter
John MacFarlane debates how we might make sense of the idea that
truth is relative, and how we might use this idea to give
satisfying accounts of parts of our thought and talk that have
resisted traditional methods of analysis. Although there is a
substantial philosophical literature on relativism about truth,
going back to Plato's Theaetetus, this literature (both pro and
con) has tended to focus on refutations of the doctrine, or
refutations of these refutations, at the expense of saying clearly
what the doctrine is. In contrast, Assessment Sensitivity begins
with a clear account of what it is to be a relativist about truth,
and uses this view to give satisfying accounts of what we mean when
we talk about what is tasty, what we know, what will happen, what
might be the case, and what we ought to do. The book seeks to
provide a richer framework for the description of linguistic
practices than standard truth-conditional semantics affords: one
that allows not just standard contextual sensitivity (sensitivity
to features of the context in which an expression is used), but
assessment sensitivity (sensitivity to features of the context from
which a use of an expression is assessed). The Context and Content
series is a forum for outstanding original research at the
intersection of philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science. The
general editor is Francois Recanati (Institut Jean-Nicod, Paris).
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Gita Bellin is a pioneer of the Transformation Revolution in human
performance and spiritual awareness. In the foreword, John
McFarlane former CEO of a Fortune Global 500 company says "Imagine
the challenge of ensuring that all the people for whom I was now
responsible, did things right day in and day out on their own
volition, now and well into the future. Looking beyond the issue at
hand requires us to be compassionate in adverse circumstances as a
catalyst for renewed hope." Mastering Compassion, creates
accountability which brings freedom. The measure of Compassion is
the choice we make between fear and love in response to life's
challenges. The opportunity for renewed hope is the substance of
this book. Life without compassion impoverishes the heart. The
inevitable step for humanity in the 21st century is COMPASSION NOW.
Then humanity will be free from judgement, misconception and all
that is not in complete resonance and harmony with all life.
John MacFarlane debates how we might make sense of the idea that
truth is relative, and how we might use this idea to give
satisfying accounts of parts of our thought and talk that have
resisted traditional methods of analysis. Although there is a
substantial philosophical literature on relativism about truth,
going back to Plato's Theaetetus, this literature (both pro and
con) has tended to focus on refutations of the doctrine, or
refutations of these refutations, at the expense of saying clearly
what the doctrine is. In contrast, Assessment Sensitivity begins
with a clear account of what it is to be a relativist about truth,
and uses this view to give satisfying accounts of what we mean when
we talk about what is tasty, what we know, what will happen, what
might be the case, and what we ought to do. The book seeks to
provide a richer framework for the description of linguistic
practices than standard truth-conditional semantics affords: one
that allows not just standard contextual sensitivity (sensitivity
to features of the context in which an expression is used), but
assessment sensitivity (sensitivity to features of the context from
which a use of an expression is assessed). The Context and Content
series is a forum for outstanding original research at the
intersection of philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science. The
general editor is Francois Recanati (Institut Jean-Nicod, Paris).
Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting.
When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is
enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive,
allowing her to regain her human form only at night. _x000D_ The
evil spirit Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette’s curse, disguises
his daughter Odile as Odette to trick Siegfried into breaking his
vow of love. Fooled, Siegfried declares his love for Odile, and so
dooms Odette to suffer under the curse forever. _x000D_ Swan Lake
was Tchaikovsky’s first score for the ballet. Given its status
today as arguably the best-loved and most admired of all classical
ballets, it is perhaps surprising that at its premiere in 1877 Swan
Lake was poorly received. It is thanks to the 1895 production by
Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov that Swan Lake has become part of not
only ballet consciousness but also wider popular culture. That
success is secured not only by the sublime, symphonic sweep of
Tchaikovsky’s score but also by the striking choreographic
contrasts between Petipa’s royal palace scenes and the lyric
lakeside scenes created by Ivanov. _x000D_ Swan Lake has had a
special role in the repertory of The Royal Ballet since 1934. Since
then there has been a succession of productions, the most recent of
which was overseen by Anthony Dowell. This 2019 Season sees a new
production with additional choreography by ROH Artist-in-Residence
Liam Scarlett. Scarlett, while remaining faithful to the
Petipa-Ivanov text, will bring fresh eyes to the staging of this
classic ballet, in collaboration with his long-term designer John
Macfarlane. _x000D_ This beautifully produced new Royal Ballet
branded book with photographs by Bill Cooper is a collection of
exclusive photographs which shines the spotlight on Swan Lake.
These exquisite photos feature some of the finest dancers on stage
today and give an exclusive insight into the Royal Ballet’s work.
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