Author: D. W. Hamlyn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: metaphysics
Number of Pages: 237
Published: 1984-09-28
List price: $48.00
ISBN-10: 0521286905
ISBN-13: 9780521286909

This book provides an introduction to metaphysics. At the outset Professor Hamlyn distinguishes two conceptions of metaphysics running through the history of the subject. One, which goes back to Aristotle, is concerned with ontology, and with what has to exist for beings such as we are; the other separates appearance and reality and attempts to establish what really exists. Professor Hamlyn’s account of metaphysics conforms with the first tradition. This is not, however, primarily a historical exposition. The discussion concentrates on central metaphysical concepts and problems, includin

Author: David W. Hamlyn
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: practice, history, philosopher
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 1992-07-21
List price: $125.00
ISBN-10: 0415029686
ISBN-13: 9780415029681

In Being a Philosopher, David Hamlyn takes an original approach by charting the history of the practice of philosophy. This entertaining and illuminating account is the first history to answer the question: what do philosophers actually do?David Hamlyn examines the main trends in the practice of philosophy and shows how philosophers have been regarded over time. He examines the progressive professionalism of philosophy, the emergence of philosophical journals and societies, and current arrangements for the practice of philosophy in higher education. David Hamlyn considers the great philosoph

Author: Geoffry Hamlyn
Publisher: BiblioLife
Keywords: recollections
Number of Pages: 286
Published: 2009-06-04
List price: $27.75
ISBN-10: 1110918259
ISBN-13: 9781110918256

Authors:Hamlyn G. Jones, T. J. Flowers, M. B. Jones,
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: experimental, society, biology, seminar, series, improvement, plant, biochemistry, stress, physiology, ecology, application, plants
Number of Pages: 268
Published: 1989-10-27
List price: $120.00
ISBN-10: 0521344239
ISBN-13: 9780521344234

The effects of stressful conditions on plants such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, and high and low temperatures can have a major impact on plant growth and survival, with important economic consequences in crop plants. This book explores some of the more important stresses, demonstrates how they affect the plant and reviews how new varieties or new species less vulnerable to stress can be selected.