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  • Building Ontologies with Basic Formal Ontology

    by Robert Arp, Barry Smith, Andrew D. Spear ...
    An introduction to the field of applied ontology with examples derived particularly from biomedicine, covering theoretical components, design practices, and practical applications.In the era of “big data,” science is increasingly information driven, and the potential for computers to store, manage, and integrate massive amounts of data has given rise to such new disciplinary fields as biomedical ... Read more

    $41.99 USD

  • Philosophy Hacks

    by Robert Arp, Martin Cohen ...
    Series series Hacks
    Discover the simple way to understand and remember the most groundbreaking concepts in 3,000 years of philosophical thought.Each idea is broken down into three stages:1/ The helicopter view, which gives you an introduction to the idea, and some context around it.2/ The shortcut, which gives you the core elements of the theory, along with a range of examples that everyone can understand.3/ The hack ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Philosophy of Ang Lee

    Edited by Robert Arp, Adam Barkman, James McRae ...
    Series series The Philosophy of Popular Culture
    Ang Lee (b. 1954) has emerged as one of cinema's most versatile, critically acclaimed, and popular directors. Known for his ability to transcend cultural and stylistic boundaries, Lee has built a diverse oeuvre that includes films about culture clashes and globalization (Eat Drink Man Woman, 1994, and The Wedding Banquet, 1993), a period drama (Sense and Sensibility, 1995), a martial arts epic ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Downton Abbey and Philosophy

    Thinking in That Manor

    Edited by Dr. Adam Barkman, Robert Arp ...
    Series Book 95 - Popular Culture and Philosophy
    In Downton Abbey and Philosophy, twenty-two professional thinkers uncover the deeper significance of this hugely popular TV saga. Millions of viewers throughout the world have been enthralled by this enactment of a vanished world of decorum and propriety, because it presents us with emotional and interpersonal problems that remain urgent for people in the twenty-first century.Why do we attach such ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Bad Arguments

    100 of the Most Important Fallacies in Western Philosophy

    Edited by Robert Arp, Steven Barbone, Michael Bruce ...
    A timely and accessible guide to 100 of the most infamous logical fallacies in Western philosophy, helping readers avoid and detect false assumptions and faulty reasoningYou’ll love this book or you’ll hate it. So, you’re either with us or against us. And if you’re against us then you hate books. No true intellectual would hate this book.Ever decide to avoid a restaurant because of one bad meal? ... Read more

    $15.95 USD

  • Critical Thinking

    An Introduction to Reasoning Well

    by Dr Robert Arp, Dr Jamie Carlin Watson ...
    'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right?For anyone tackling philosophical logic and critical thinking for the first time, Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well provides a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Breaking Bad and Philosophy

    Badder Living through Chemistry

    Edited by David R. Koepsell, Robert Arp ...
    Series Book 67 - Popular Culture and Philosophy
    Breaking Bad, hailed by Stephen King, Chuck Klosterman, and many others as the best of all TV dramas, tells the story of a man whose life changes because of the medical death sentence of an advanced cancer diagnosis. The show depicts his metamorphosis from inoffensive chemistry teacher to feared drug lord and remorseless killer. Driven at first by the desire to save his family from destitution, he ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • What's Good on TV?

    Understanding Ethics Through Television

    by Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp ...
    What's Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows.Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classic television shows, such as The Office, Law and Order, Star Trek and Family Guy, to illustrate complex philosophical ... Read more

    $31.00 USD

  • Tattoos - Philosophy for Everyone

    I Ink, Therefore I Am

    Edited by Robert Arp ...
    Series Book 57 - Philosophy for Everyone
    Covering philosophical issues ranging from tattooed religious symbols to a feminist aesthetics of tattoo, Tattoos and Philosophy offers an enthusiastic analysis of inking that will lead readers to consider the nature of the tattooing arts in a new and profound way.Contains chapters written by philosophers (most all with tattoos themselves), tattoo artists, and tattoo enthusiasts that touch upon ... Read more

    $21.00 USD

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    Batman and Philosophy

    The Dark Knight of the Soul

    by Robert Arp, William Irwin, Mark D. White ...
    Narrated by Mark D. White ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    7 hours 52 min

    Being a crime fighting superhero is a tough job and it comes with no shortage of social and moral responsibilities. Why doesnt Batman just kill the Joker once and for all? If killing the Joker would mean saving thousands of innocent lives, why is this decision so difficult for Batman? Weighing the morality between right and wrong is just the tip of the iceberg in this fascinating and penetrating ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    South Park and Philosophy

    You Know, I Learned Something Today

    by Robert Arp ...
    Narrated by Jay Snyder ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    9 hours 22 min

    If you think Saddam and Satan make a kinky couple, wait till you get a load of South Park and Philosophy. Get your Big Wheels ready, because were going for a ride, as 22 philosophers take us down the road to understanding the big-picture issues in this small mountain town. Is Dan Rather real? Should Big Gay Al be allowed to marry Mr. Slave? What does philosophy have to do with flatulence? ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Critical Thinking

    An Introduction to Reasoning Well

    by Dr Jamie Carlin Watson, Dr Robert Arp, Skyler King ...
    'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right?For anyone tackling philosophical logic for the first time, here is a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good reasoning to the difference between claims, evidence and arguments, Jamie ... Read more

    $29.99 USD