Saul Kripke is one of the most important and original post-war analytic philosophers. His work has undeniably had a profound impact on the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. Yet his ideas are amongst the most challenging frequently encountered by students of philosophy. In this informative and accessible book, Arif Ahmed provides a clear and thorough account of Kripke's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book offers a detailed review of his two major works, Naming and Necessity and Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language, and explores how Kripke's ideas often seem to overturn widely accepted views and even perceptions of common sense. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Kripke's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the nature and significance of Kripke's contribution to philosophy. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

Saul Kripke (Bloomsbury Contemporary American Thinkers)

Politics & Social Sciences

Ahmed, Arif

Philosophy

Continuum

Saul Kripke is one of the most important and original post-war analytic philosophers. His work has undeniably had a profound impact on the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. Yet his ideas are amongst the most challenging frequently encountered by students of philosophy. In this informative and accessible book, Arif Ahmed provides a clear and thorough account of Kripke's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book offers a detailed review of his two major works, Naming and Necessity and Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language, and explores how Kripke's ideas often seem to overturn widely accepted views and even perceptions of common sense. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Kripke's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the nature and significance of Kripke's contribution to philosophy. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is a hugely important piece of philosophical writing, one frequently encountered by students of philosophy. Yet, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein's work, in which complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. In Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide, Arif Ahmed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further readingLudwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is a hugely important piece of philosophical writing, one frequently encountered by students of philosophy. Yet, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein's work, in which complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. In Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide, Arif Ahmed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading

Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides)

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is a hugely important piece of philosophical writing, one frequently encountered by students of philosophy. Yet, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein's work, in which complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. In Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide, Arif Ahmed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading

Evidence, Decision and Causality

Most philosophers agree that causal knowledge is essential to decision-making: agents should choose from the available options those that probably cause the outcomes that they want. This book argues against this theory and in favour of evidential or Bayesian decision theory, which emphasises the symptomatic value of options over their causal role. It examines a variety of settings, including economic theory, quantum mechanics and philosophical thought-experiments, where causal knowledge seems to make a practical difference. The arguments make novel use of machinery from other areas of philosophical inquiry, including first-person epistemology and the free will debate. The book also illustrates the applicability of decision theory itself to questions about the direction of time and the special epistemic status of agents.

Cambridge University Press

Evidential Decision Theory is a radical theory of rational decision-making. It recommends that instead of thinking about what your decisions *cause*, you should think about what they *reveal*. This Element explains in simple terms why thinking in this way makes a big difference, and argues that doing so makes for *better* decisions. An appendix gives an intuitive explanation of the measure-theoretic foundations of Evidential Decision Theory.

Evidential Decision Theory (Elements in Decision Theory and Philosophy)

Science & Math

History & Philosophy

The practical guide to merging GAAP and IFRS in the new accounting environment  IFRS Convergence is a practical guide to implementing various requirements under International Financial Reporting Standards. With detailed discussion of every standard, this book provides a workable blueprint for incorporating IFRS requirements into current accounting practices without major procedural upheaval. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the standards and their accepted interpretations, and find expert tips that highlight the finer points to facilitate everyday application. Designed as a resource for both new and more seasoned professionals, the book's concise approach and focused explanations make it a useful ready reference for all stages of the convergence process. The book will not only be helpful for organisation adopting IFRS for the first time, but will also be a great guide for implementing the changes and new standards for IFRS compliant organisations. More than a hundred countries have adopted IFRS, and that number continues to grow. In the U.S., uncertainty surrounding the IFRS adoption process has placed greater importance on familiarity with the standards, and accounting professionals are increasingly expected to have implementation ability. IFRS Convergence clarifies the standards from the viewpoint of implementation issues, providing a valuable reference that helps readers to:  Understand key concepts of convergence and the scope of the issue Learn how convergence will affect accounting treatments, presentation, and disclosure Study a model accounting policy under each IFRS Improve their understanding on practical implementation issues through tips and tricks capsules Find explanations and interpretations of major IFRS-related definitions  Collaboration between the U.S. and international boards is gradually erasing the boundaries between IFRS and GAAP. Convergence efforts are continually underway, and accounting professionals are under pressure to remain up to date on the latest standards and practices. IFRS Convergence provides the interpretations, explanations, and actionable guidance professionals need to stay current.

IFRS Convergence: A Practical Perspective (Wiley Regulatory Reporting)

Hingarh, Veena

Business

wiley

A comprehensive guide to understanding and auditing modern information systems The increased dependence on information system resources for performing key activities within organizations has made system audits essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information system resources. One of the biggest challenges faced by auditors is the lack of a standardized approach and relevant checklist. Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing brings together resources with audit tools and techniques to solve this problem. Featuring examples that are globally applicable and covering all major standards, the book takes a non-technical approach to the subject and presents information systems as a management tool with practical applications. It explains in detail how to conduct information systems audits and provides all the tools and checklists needed to do so. In addition, it also introduces the concept of information security grading, to help readers to implement practical changes and solutions in their organizations. <ul>
<li>Includes everything needed to perform information systems audits</li> <li>Organized into two sections―the first designed to help readers develop the understanding necessary for conducting information systems audits and the second providing checklists for audits</li> <li>Features examples designed to appeal to a global audience</li> </ul>
Taking a non-technical approach that makes it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing is an essential resource for anyone auditing information systems.

Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing

Business & Money

Accounting

Most philosophers agree that causal knowledge is essential to decision-making: agents should choose from the available options those that probably cause the outcomes that they want. This book argues against this theory and in favour of evidential or Bayesian decision theory, which emphasises the symptomatic value of options over their causal role. It examines a variety of settings, including economic theory, quantum mechanics and philosophical thought-experiments, where causal knowledge seems to make a practical difference. The arguments make novel use of machinery from other areas of philosophical inquiry, including first-person epistemology and the free will debate. The book also illustrates the applicability of decision theory itself to questions about the direction of time and the special epistemic status of agents.

Hasretinden Prangalar Eskittim: 1968 - 2008 40. Yıl Özel Basımı (Turkish Edition)

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

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Saul Kripke (Bloomsbury Contemporary American Thinkers)

Saul Kripke (Bloomsbury Contemporary American Thinkers)

Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides)

Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides)

Evidence, Decision and Causality

Evidential Decision Theory (Elements in Decision Theory and Philosophy)

IFRS Convergence: A Practical Perspective (Wiley Regulatory Reporting)

Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing

Evidence, Decision and Causality

Hasretinden Prangalar Eskittim: 1968 - 2008 40. Yıl Özel Basımı (Turkish Edition)