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 The science and philosophy of the organisms By Hans Driesch 2010 | 356 Pages | ISBN: 1177432986 | DJVU | 9 MB This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: General Plan Of These Lectures Turning now to a sort of short outline of what is to be discussed in the whole of our future lectures, this summer and next, it seems clear, without further analysis, that biology as a science has its nomothetic and its systematic part also; respiration and assimilation, for instance, have proved to be types of natural laws among living phenomena, and that there is a " system" of animals and plants is too commonly known to require further explanation here. Therefore we might study first biological laws, and after that biological systematics, and in the third place perhaps biological history. But that would hardly correspond to the philosophical aims of our lectures: our chief object is not biology as a regular science, as treated in text-books and in ordinary university lectures; our chief object is the Philosophy of the Organism, as aided and supported by scientific biology. Therefore a general acquaintance with biology must be assumed in these lectures, and the biological materials must be arranged according to their bearing on further, that is on philosophical, analysis. That will be done, not, of course, to the extent of my regarding every one of my audience as a competent biologist; on the contrary, I shall explain most fully all points of biology proper, and even of the most simple and descriptive kind of biology, which serve as bases for philosophical analysis. But I shall do so only if they indeed do serve as such bases. All our biology will be not for its own sake, but for the sake of philosophy. Whilst regarding the whole of the biological materialwith such aims, it seems to me best to arrange the properly scientific material which is to be the basis of my discussions, not along the lines which biology as an independent science wou...
 The bounds of reason : game theory and the unification of the behavioral sciences By Herbert Gintis 2009 | 305 Pages | ISBN: 0691140529 | PDF | 2 MB Game theory is central to understanding human behavior and relevant to all of the behavioral sciences--from biology and economics, to anthropology and political science. However, as The Bounds of Reason demonstrates, game theory alone cannot fully explain human behavior and should instead complement other key concepts championed by the behavioral disciplines. Herbert Gintis shows that just as game theory without broader social theory is merely technical bravado, so social theory without game theory is a handicapped enterprise. Gintis illustrates, for instance, that game theory lacks explanations for when and how rational agents share beliefs. Rather than construct a social epistemology or reasoning process that reflects the real world, game theorists make unwarranted assumptions which imply that rational agents enjoy a commonality of beliefs. But, Gintis explains, humans possess unique forms of knowledge and understanding that move us beyond being merely rational creatures to being social creatures. For a better understanding of human behavior, Gintis champions a unified approach and in doing so shows that the dividing lines between the behavioral disciplines make no scientific sense. He asks, for example, why four separate fields--economics, sociology, anthropology, and social psychology--study social behavior and organization, yet their basic assumptions are wildly at variance. The author argues that we currently have the analytical tools to render the behavioral disciplines mutually coherent. Combining the strengths of the classical, evolutionary, and behavioral fields, The Bounds of Reason reinvigorates the useful tools of game theory and offers innovative thinking for the behavioral sciences.  The art of the first shot for everybody: The Special Forces system by Samuel Greenberg English | 2019 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B07T1NXJ2C | 123 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 1.25 Mb Textbook of Special Forces on the art of the first shot for all  Thomas Hoover, "The Zen Experience " English | ISBN: 0452252288 | 1980 | pages | EPUB | 3 MB A look at Zen from an historical perspective, shedding light on Zen masters over the centuries and following its evolution from its roots in Indian Buddhism to its spread in Japan
 The World Turned Upside Down: America, China, and the Struggle for Global Leadership by Clyde Prestowitz 2021 | ISBN: 0300248490 | English | 344 pages | EPUB | 0.6 MB An authority on Asia and globalization identifies the challenges China's growing power poses and how it must be confronted
 The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months by Stephen Gorman English | September 13, 2016 | ISBN: 1581574320 | 224 pages | PDF | 28 Mb A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide, considered the authoritative resource for winter campingWinter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter to traveling comfortably in sub-zero temperatures,The Winter Camping Handbookcovers everything you'll need to know in order to enjoy wilderness travel and adventure in the colder months. Extremely user-friendly, the book's step-by-step approach covers everything from choosing a location to explore, selecting teammates, planning the trip, winterizing a travel vehicle, gear selection, making camp, food and nutrition, dealing with winter safety concerns, and even camping with children. Now revised and updated to include tips for using smartphones and the latest GPS navigation, this is the definitive guide to cold-weather hiking and camping. 50 color photographs
 The West's War Against Islamic State: Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria and Iraq by Andrew Mumford English | ISBN: 1788317335, 1788317327 | 192 pages | EPUB | January 28, 2021 | 2.02 Mb On the 29th of June 2014 ISIS declared the establishment of a caliphate stretching across territories in Iraq and Syria. In response, Operation Inherent Resolve, a US-led 77 nation coalition, was launched to respond to the threat of Islamic State. The West's War Against Islamic State offers the first history of Operation Inherent Resolve and the West's war against ISIS, from its inception in 2014 to the fall of Raqqa in 2017.  The Week-End Problems Book By Hubert Phillips 2008 | 41 Pages | ISBN: 1585678589 | PDF | 3 MB "The Week-End Problems Book" contains hundreds, even thousands, of hours of stimulating puzzlement, with time tests, crosswords, and card problems among many others. It is the perfect companion for rainy weekend afternoons. In selecting these puzzles, Hubert Phillips aimed to 'provide maximum entertainment' and they are sure to test even the most astute of 21st-century minds (there is a complete set of solutions for those who find some of the problems a little too taxing).  David Barr Chilton, "The Wealthy Barber Returns : Dramatically Older and Marginally Wiser, David Chilton Offers His Unique Perspectives on the World of Money by David Barr Chilton" English | 2011 | ISBN: 0968394744 | PDF | pages: 244 | 12.4 mb If you've always thought of money as a dry and dusty subject, let Dave show you just how interesting it can be. While you're at it, learn a thing or two about your personal motivation and how to point it in the right direction. And laugh your socks off, too! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Gail Vaz-Oxlade, TV Host of Til Debt Do Us Part and Financial Author "The Task Force on Financial Literacy can stop dithering. All it has to do is distribute Dave Chilton's long-awaited The Wealthy Barber Returns." Jonathan Chevreau National Post Columnist and Author of Findependence "Very funny. Very smart. This fast-paced journey through the world of personal finance will help a lot of people. I loved it!" Amanda Lang, CBC Senior Business Correspondent "A simple plan for a better financial future: Read this book. It's down to earth, fun to read and wise to all the mistakes people make in managing money." Rob Carrick, Personal Finance Columnist, The Globe and Mail  The Vegetables Gardening Book: 4 Books In 1, How to Grow Your Own Food 365 Days a Year and Design Your Edible Garden Like a New Outdoor Living Room by Mathews Holmes English | December 9, 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08QBH1DYN | 452 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 15 Mb Dig into Vegetable Gardening - a Step by Step Guide to Growing it yourself |
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