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Revolutions, Systems and Theories
In spite of the seeming heterogeneity of topics in its title - Revolutions, Systems, and Theories - this volume purports to be something more than a random collection of Essays in Political Philosophy. The Colloquium of the Philosophy Department of the University of Western Ontario (29-31 Octo ber, 1971) at which initial versions of the first eight papers were delivered was entitled 'Political Theory'; and while the organizers anticipated and indeed welcomed topicality in the issues accorded priority arid in the empirical evidence invoked, they were also hoping for a reasonably comprehensive explorat ion of some of the central issues of political philosophy. For this reason it was quickly de...
Science, Decision and Value
This volume grew out of the papers and comments presented at the Fifth University of Western Ontario Philosophy Colloquium, October 31- November 2, 1969. The colloquium papers were delivered by P. Suppes, R. B. Braithwaite, C. W. Churchman, and J. S. Minas. Comments are provided from others attending the colloquium, with one reply by P. Suppes. Also included are papers recently published elsewhere by A. Michalos, P. Fishburn and H. -N. Castaneda. The editors express thanks to these authors and to the editors of the following respective journals for per mission to publish: Theory and Decision, Synthese, and Critica. Finally, there is an extensive bibliography of decision theory, vis-a. -vis s...
Foundations and Applications of Decision Theory
1. INTRODUCTION In the Spring of 1975 we held an international workshop on the Foundations and Application of Decision Theory at the University of Western Ontario. To help structure the workshop into ordered and manageable sessions we distri buted the following statement of our goals to all invited participants. They in turn responded with useful revisions and suggested their own areas of interest. Since this procedure provided the eventual format of the sessions, we include it here as the most appropriate introduction to these collected papers result ing from the workshop. The reader can readily gauge the approximation to our mutual goals. 2. STATEMENT or OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE (Attached ...
Foundations and Applications of Decision Theory
1. INTRODUCTION In the Spring of 1975 we held an international workshop on the Foundations and Application of Decision Theory at the University of Western Ontario. To help structure the workshop into ordered and manageable sessions we distri buted the following statement of our goals to all invited participants. They in turn responded with useful revisions and suggested their own areas of interest. Since this procedure provided the eventual format of the sessions, we include it here as the most appropriate introduction to these collected papers result ing from the workshop. The reader can readily gauge the approximation to our mutual goals. 2. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE (Attached ...
The Twilight of Chaos
FIND THE KEY. DEFEAT LOKI. SAVE EMBERVAL. Death rages. Chaos looms. The final battle for Emberval begins. The vengeful god Loki and his allies continue to ravage the kingdoms, but the High Council refuses to fight back against their god. Without the help of Odin, Anwen has no choice-defy the council and journey to Saerún alone. While preparing for the clandestine mission, her encampment is attacked. In a desperate move, Freyja throws Anwen and a motley group of warriors into a fire portal, hurtling them across the territory. Their quest unfolds-find an elusive weapon that will save Emberval. A connection to Anwen's magic and the weapon is revealed. Can she embrace the power without losing herself completely? Secrets unravel. Loyalty falters. Anwen must find balance and strength between her growing powers, the desires of her heart, and the pressure of saving her home. The Twilight of Chaos is a powerful conclusion of a young woman's journey to discover her true destiny.
The Call of the Shadow
SHE WAS ONCE CRUCIAL TO THE GODS' SURVIVAL. NOW SHE IS THE KEY TO THEIR DESTRUCTION. When a familiar face from Anwen's former world suddenly appears with Jack, she is unsure how to react-definitely thrilled for Jack's return but suspicious of his rescuer's motives, especially when Jack remains unresponsive to everyone around him. When an unimaginable betrayal unfolds, the Kingdom of Vardia and Jack are on the verge of being forever in darkness and the only hope for their survival is an alliance with an enemy from the past. Follow Anwen and Elric as they journey to the home of the Mountain Elves of Wynfalle. Their mission-seek out the help of the Seer Herja and learn her Shadow magic. But all is not what it seems in Wynfalle and a new threat is revealed-a rogue god plots to destroy everything and everyone in his way. And when a new, perilous path unwinds for Anwen-will she be able to keep her loved ones safe from the enemy? And even more, can she protect them from her own changing powers?
John Leach
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Historical and Philosophical Dimensions of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science
The Fifth International Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science was held at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, 27 August to 2 September 1975. The Congress was held under the auspices of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science, Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, and was sponsored by the National Research Council of Canada and the University of Western Ontario. As those associated closely with the work of the Division over the years know well, the work undertaken by its members varies greatly and spans a number of fields not always obviously related. In addition, the volume of work done by first rate scholars and scie...
Rational Deliberation
For several decades, David Gauthier has been one of the leading philosophers working on practical rationality and deliberation. This book presents a selection of Gauthier's writings on these topics, all but two of which were written after Morals by Agreement (OUP, 1986). They represent Gauthier's most important contributions to the theory of practical reason, moving some distance from the view a first presented in Reason and Maximization and developed in a much-reprinted chapter of Morals by Agreement. These essays challenge common misconceptions of Gauthier's revisionist conception of practical rationality, and provide important insights with implications for economic theory.
