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The Routledge History of Philosophy series provides a chronological
survey of the history of Western Philosophy fro its beginnings in
the sixth century BC to the present time. It discusses all the
major philosophical developments in depth, and covers all those
regarded as great philosophers and many lesser figures of
philosophypast and present. We are pleased to announce all 10
volumes are now available in paperback for the first time.
The problem of necessity remains one of the central issues in
modern philosophy. The authors of this volume, originally published
in 1985, developed a new approach to the problem, which focusses on
the logical grammar of necessary propositions. This volume gathers
their seminal essays on the problem of necessity, together with new
material at the original time publication.
Wittgenstein's Intentions, first published in 1993, presents a
series of essays dedicated to the great Wittgenstein exegete John
Hunter. The problematic topics discussed are identified not only by
Wittgenstein's own philosophical writings, but also by contemporary
scholarship: areas of ambiguity, perhaps even confusion, as well as
issues which the father of analytic philosophy did not himself
address. The difficulties involved in speaking cogently about
religious belief, suspicion, consciousness, the nature of the will,
the coincidence of our thoughts with reality, and transfinite
numbers are all investigated, as well as a variety of other
intriguing questions: why can't a baby pretend to smile? How do I
know what I was going to say? Wittgenstein's Intentions is an
invaluable resource for students of Wittgenstein as well as
scholars, and opens up a wide horizon of philosophical questioning
for those as yet unfamiliar with this style of reasoning.
Wittgenstein's Intentions, first published in 1993, presents a
series of essays dedicated to the great Wittgenstein exegete John
Hunter. The problematic topics discussed are identified not only by
Wittgenstein's own philosophical writings, but also by contemporary
scholarship: areas of ambiguity, perhaps even confusion, as well as
issues which the father of analytic philosophy did not himself
address. The difficulties involved in speaking cogently about
religious belief, suspicion, consciousness, the nature of the will,
the coincidence of our thoughts with reality, and transfinite
numbers are all investigated, as well as a variety of other
intriguing questions: why can't a baby pretend to smile? How do I
know what I was going to say? Wittgenstein's Intentions is an
invaluable resource for students of Wittgenstein as well as
scholars, and opens up a wide horizon of philosophical questioning
for those as yet unfamiliar with this style of reasoning.
Wittgenstein scholarship has continued to grow at a pace few could have anticipated - a testament both to the fertility of his thought and to the thriving state of contemporary philosophy. In response to this ever-growing interest in the field, we are delighted to announce the publication of a second series of critical assessments on Wittgenstein, emphasising both the breadth and depth of contemporary Wittgenstein research. As well as papers on the nature and method of Wittgenstein's philosophy, this second collection also relates to a broader range of topics, including psychology, politics, art, music and culture.
There's no such thing as a bad kid. That's what a lifetime of
experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult,
out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem,
there's a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of
conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and
the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of
mind. Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely
new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior and a
practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and
successfully in learning and life. Grounded in decades of research
and working with children and parents by Dr. Shanker, Self-Reg
realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive
change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's way of responding
to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with
excessively high levels of stress, and, as a result, an explosion
of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health
problems. But few parents recognize the "hidden stressors" that
their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social
and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing sees our
children as lacking self-control or willpower, but the real basis
for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can
dramatically improve a child's mood, attention, and concentration.
It can help children to feel empathy, and to cultivate the sorts of
virtues that most parents know are vital for their child's
long-term wellbeing. Self-regulation brings about profound and
lasting transformation that continues throughout life. Dr. Shanker
translates decades of his findings from working with children into
practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete
ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their
children to do the same and engage successfully with life for
optimal learning, social, and emotional growth.
The problem of necessity remains one of the central issues in
modern philosophy. The authors of this volume, originally published
in 1985, developed a new approach to the problem, which focusses on
the logical grammar of necessary propositions. This volume gathers
their seminal essays on the problem of necessity, together with new
material at the original time publication.
We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively
high levels of stress, and, as a result, an explosion of health
problems in young people today. But few parents recognise the
'hidden stressors' that their children are struggling with. This
book, previously published as Self-Reg, will give you the tools to
help you recognise stress and understand your child's behaviour,
and teach your stressed, emotional child to identify their 'big'
emotions and get back on an even keel by themselves. Stress can
affect your child in many ways - whether it's exam pressure,
pressure exerted by friends online or in the playground, or related
to health, with lack of sleep and anxiety at home contributing.
Help Your Child Deal With Stress - and Thrive is a ground-breaking
parenting book, in which Dr Stuart Shanker argues that by teaching
children the art of self-regulation, it can transform their
behaviour and help them to identify, talk about and manage their
emotions. This leads to a harmonious home, and children who feel
nurtured and supported. Mastering the art of self-regulation can
help children learn to deal with experiences, overcome frustration,
pay better attention, engage better with others and enhance their
learning capabilities. In turn, children will develop the
confidence, along with the skills and emotional strength needed to
navigate the pressures and stresses of the modern world.
Underpinned by science, Dr Shanker's techniques have had a
remarkable effect on children and parents alike, and hundreds of
thousands of children who have gone through the programme in Canada
have shown significant improvement in literacy, numeracy and
behaviour. 'In this important and timely book, Stuart Shanker
encourages us to see our children in a whole new light and gives us
the tools we need to help nurture our young in order that they can
better manage stress, build resiliency and improve their emotional
health. Today's pupils are under serious pressure to perform; by
helping children recognize, identify and talk about their emotions,
we can help them find balance and ultimately realise their true
potential.' - Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University
of Buckingham, co-founder of Action for Happiness and best-selling
author
In the childhood of every human being and at the dawn of human
history there is an amazing and, until now, unexplained leap from
simple genetically programmed behaviour to language, symbolic
thinking, and culture. In The First Idea , Stanley Greenspan and
Stuart Shanker explore this missing link and offer brilliant new
insights into two longstanding questions: how human beings first
create symbols and how these abilities evolved and were transmitted
across generations over millions of years. From fascinating
research into the intelligence of both human infants and apes, they
identify certain cultural practices that are vitally important if
we are to have stable and reflective future societies.
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