Author: Cora Diamond
Publisher: The MIT Press
Keywords: mind, representation, philosophy, wittgenstein, spirit, realistic
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 1995-03-02
List price: $36.00
ISBN-10: 0262540746
ISBN-13: 9780262540742

"This is the most important book on Wittgenstein in over a decade, but it is also much more than that. These essays range widely over issues in the philosophy of language, ethics, and literature and they illuminate everything they touch. They show the full range and power of one of the best philosophical minds I know." -- Hillary Putnam, Harvard University The realistic spirit, a nonmetaphysical approach to philosophical thought concerned with the character of philosophy itself, informs all of the discussions in these essays by philosopher Cora Diamond. Diamond explains Wittgenstein&

Authors:Ludwig Wittgenstein, Cora Diamond,
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Keywords: cambridge, mathematics, foundations, lectures, wittgenstein
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 1989-10-15
List price: $22.50
ISBN-10: 0226904261
ISBN-13: 9780226904269

From his return to Cambridge in 1929 to his death in 1951, Wittgenstein influenced philosophy almost exclusively through teaching and discussion. These lecture notes indicate what he considered to be salient features of his thinking in this period of his life.

Authors:Stanley Cavell, Cora Diamond, John McDowell, Ian H
Publisher: Columbia University Pre
Keywords: life, philosophy
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2009-11-13
List price: $18.50
ISBN-10: 0231145152
ISBN-13: 9780231145152

Philosophy and Animal Life offers a new way of thinking about animal rights, our obligation to animals, and the nature of philosophy itself. Cora Diamond begins with "The Difficulty of Reality and the Difficulty of Philosophy," in which she accuses analytical philosophy of evading, or deflecting, the responsibility of human beings toward nonhuman animals. Diamond then explores the animal question as it is bound up with the more general problem of philosophical skepticism. Focusing specifically on J. M. Coetzee’s The Lives of Animals, she considers the failure of language to capture the v

Authors:Janet Jaffe, David Diamond, Martha Diamond,
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: infertility, coping, understanding, lullabies, unsung
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2005-06-01
List price: $16.99
ISBN-10: 0312313896
ISBN-13: 9780312313890

For people experiencing infertility, wanting a baby is a craving unlike any other. The intensity of their longing is matched only by the complexity of the emotional maze they must navigate. With insight and compassion, Drs. Janet Jaffe, Martha Diamond, and David Diamond-specialists in the field of Reproductive Psychology who have each experienced their own struggle with infertility-give couples the tools to:*Reduce their sense of helplessness and isolation*Identify their mates’ coping styles to erase unfair expectations*Listen to their "unsung lullabies"--their conscious and unconsciou

Authors:Harriet Diamond, Linda Eve Diamond,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: perfect, phrases, series, employees, motivating, rewarding
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2005-10-20
List price: $10.95
ISBN-10: 0071458964
ISBN-13: 9780071458962

The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time Keeping employees motivated is crucial to your company’s performance. This comprehensive, quick-reference guide for managers offers you hundreds of ready-to-use phrases at your fingertips. No matter what the situation--whether you’re giving a pep talk or inspiring a direct report in a one-on-one meeting--Perfect Phrases for Motivating & Rewarding Employees will provide you with the right words at right time. Learn how to: Create a positive work environment Motivate people to achieve goals Handle difficult employees and challenging

Authors:Harriet Diamond, Linda Eve Diamond,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: phrases, perfect, internal, external, communications, series, powerful, hundreds, writing, company, announcements, ready
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2010-03-25
List price: $10.95
ISBN-10: 0071634525
ISBN-13: 9780071634526

The Right Phrase for Every Situation . . . Every Time! Clearly crafted company announcements—both internal and external—are critically important for your company’s day-to-day operations. Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements has hundreds of ready-to-use phrases suitable for any announcement, regardless of the situation or scenario. Learn the most effective language for: Describing new products and services Explaining hiring procedures Detailing a new strategic focus Announcing relocation or expansion Articulating mergers and strategic partnership

Authors:Harriet Diamond, Linda Eve Diamond,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: phrases, encouraging, recognizing, excellence, ready, employee, second, motivating, rewarding, employees, perfect, hundreds
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2010-06-01
List price: $10.95
ISBN-10: 0071742433
ISBN-13: 9780071742436

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Encouraging and Recognizing Employee Excellence! Whether you’re giving a pep talk to a team or inspiring a direct report in a one-on-one meeting, you need the right words to keep your staff focused, engaged, enthusiastic, and productive. This fully revised and updated edition of Perfect Phrases for Motivating and Rewarding Employees has hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for inspiring peak performance. Learn the most effective language for: Creating a positive work environment