Synopses & Reviews
Most traditional accounts of Aristotle's theory of ethical education neglect its cognitive aspects. This book asserts that, in Aristotle's view, excellence of character comprises both the sentiments and practical reason. Sherman focuses particularly on four aspects of practical reason as
they relate to character: moral perception, choicemaking, collaboration, and the development of those capacities in moral education. Throughout the book, she is sensitive to contemporary moral debates, and indicates the extent to which Aristotle's account of practical reason provides an
alternative to theories of impartial reason.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-177) and index.
Synopsis
Robertson's earlier work, The New Renaissance projected the likely future impact of computers in changing our culture. Phase Change builds on and deepens his assessment of the role of the computer as a tool driving profound change by examining the role of computers in changing the face of the sciences and mathematics. He shows that paradigm shifts in understanding in science have generally been triggered by the availability of new tools, allowing the investigator a new way of seeing into questions that had not earlier been amenable to scientific probing.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Phase Changes in Science
2. Phase Changes in Astronomy
3. Phase Changes in Biology
4. Phase Changes in Physics
5. Phase Changes in Mathematics
6. Phase Changes in the Earth Sciences
7. Phase Changes in Meteorology
8. An Information-Theoretic Perspective on Phase Changes and Paradigm Shifts
9. Conclusion: Phase Changes and Information Revolutions
Notes
References
Index