Doctor Who and Philosophy

Doctor Who and Philosophy
Author: Courtland Lewis
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2010
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0812696883

Philosophers look at the deeper issues raised by the adventures of Doctor Who, the main character in the long-running science fiction TV series of the same name.

Medicine and Philosophy in Classical Antiquity

Medicine and Philosophy in Classical Antiquity
Author: Philip J. van der Eijk
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2005-05-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1139443534

This work brings together Philip van der Eijk's previously published essays on the close connections that existed between medicine and philosophy throughout antiquity. Medical authors such as the Hippocratic writers, Diocles, Galen, Soranus and Caelius Aurelianus elaborated on philosophical methods such as causal explanation, definition and division and applied key concepts such as the notion of nature to their understanding of the human body. Similarly, philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle were highly valued for their contributions to medicine. This interaction was particularly striking in the study of the human soul in its relation to the body, as illustrated by approaches to specific topics such as intellect, sleep and dreams, and diet and drugs. With a detailed introduction surveying the subject as a whole and an essay on Aristotle's treatment of sleep, this wide-ranging and accessible collection is essential reading for the student of ancient philosophy and science.

Doctor Strange and Philosophy

Doctor Strange and Philosophy
Author: Mark D. White
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1119437946

Explore the mind and world of the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Stephen Strange Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first introduced Doctor Stephen Strange to the world in 1963—and his spellbinding adventures have wowed comic book fans ever since. Over fifty years later, the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme has finally travelled from the pages of comics to the big screen, introducing a new generation of fans to his mind-bending mysticism and self-sacrificing heroics. In Doctor Strange and Philosophy, Mark D. White takes readers on a tour through some of the most interesting and unusual philosophical questions which surround Stephen Strange and his place in the Marvel Universe. Essays from two-dozen Philosophers Supreme illuminate how essential philosophical concepts, including existentialism, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, relate to the world of Doctor Strange. Fans will find answers to all their Strange questions: How does Doctor Strange reconcile his beliefs in science and magic? What does his astral self say about the relationship between mind and body? Why is he always so alone? And what does he mean when he says we’re just “tiny momentary specks within an indifferent universe”—and why was he wrong? You won’t need the Eye of Agamotto to comprehend all that is wise within. Doctor Strange and Philosophy offers comic book fans and philosophers alike the chance to dive deeper into the world of one of Marvel’s most mystical superheroes.

Plato's Rivalry with Medicine

Plato's Rivalry with Medicine
Author: Susan B. Levin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2014-07-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 019991981X

While scholars typically view Plato's engagement with medicine as uniform and largely positive, Susan B. Levin argues that from the Gorgias through the Laws, his handling of medicine unfolds in several key phases. Further, she shows that Plato views medicine as an important rival for authority on phusis (nature) and eudaimonia (flourishing). Levin's arguments rest on careful attention both to Plato and to the Hippocratic Corpus. Levin shows that an evident but unexpressed tension involving medicine's status emerges in the Gorgias and is explored in Plato's critiques of medicine in the Symposium and Republic. In the Laws, however, this rivalry and tension dissolve. Levin addresses the question of why Plato's rivalry with medicine is put to rest while those with rhetoric and poetry continue. On her account, developments in his views of human nature, with their resulting impact on his political thought, drive Plato's striking adjustments involving medicine in the Laws. Levin's investigation of Plato is timely: for the first time in the history of bioethics, the value of ancient philosophy is receiving notable attention. Most discussions focus on Aristotle's concept of phronêsis (practical wisdom); here, Levin argues that Plato has much to offer bioethics as it works to address pressing concerns about the doctor-patient tie, medical professionalism, and medicine's relationship to society.

How Doctors Think

How Doctors Think
Author: Kathryn Montgomery
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195187121

"Although physicians make use of science, this book argues that medicine is not itself a science, but rather an interpretive practice that relies heavily on clinical reasoning." "In How Doctors Think, Kathryn Montgomery contends that assuming medicine is strictly a science can have adverse effects. She suggests these can be significantly reduced by recognizing the vital role of clinical judgment."--BOOK JACKET.

Register of Doctors of Philosophy of the University of Chicago, June 1893-December 1921

Register of Doctors of Philosophy of the University of Chicago, June 1893-December 1921
Author: University of Chicago
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1922
Genre: Dissertations, Academic
ISBN:

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ...in Hyper-Space. THEoPHIL HENRY HILDEBRANT, Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. A Contribution to the Foundations of Frechet's Calcul Fonctionnel. EGBERT J. MILEs, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. The Absolute Minimum of a Definite Integral in a Special Field. ANNA JoHNsoN PELL, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. I. Biorthogonal Systems of Functions..Theory of Integral Equations. ARTHUR DUNN PITCHER, Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. The Interrelation of Eight Fundamental Properties of Classes of Functions. MARIoN BALLANTYNE WHITE, Associate Professor of Mathematics, and Dean of Women, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. The Dependence of the Focal Point on Curvature in Space Problems of the Calculus of Variations. LLoYD LYNE DINEs, Professor of Mathematics, University of Saskatche-wan, Saskatoon, Canada. The Highest Common Factor of a System of Polynomials, with an Application to Implicit Functions. THEoDoRI-1 LINDoUIsT, Professor and Head of the Department of Mathe-matics, State Normal School, Emporia, Kan. Mathematics for Freshman Students of Engineering. RALPH EUGENE RooT, Professor of Mathematics, Graduate School, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Iterated Limits in General Analysis. ALBERT HARR1s WILsoN, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Haverford College, Haverford, Pa. The Canonical Types of Nets of Quadratic Forms in the Galois Field of Order p." EDwARD WILsoN CHI'I'I'ENDEN, Associate Professor of Mathematics, State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.. Infinite Developments and the Composition Property (KHBI), in General Analysis...."

PhD by Published Work

PhD by Published Work
Author: Susan Smith
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020-10-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1137385219

This much-needed book provides a practical and comprehensive guide to achieving a PhD by published work. It provides an honest assessment of the pros and cons of various routes and helps readers to select the pathway that is right for them. It demystifies key processes and aspects of the award, such as navigating regulations, writing a synthesis and preparing for a viva, and provides a wealth of guidance on how to maximise the impact of your published work. Each chapter is enriched with activities, questions and advice from those who have successfully completed the award to help readers get the most out of their doctoral experience. This text will be invaluable to researchers and academics of all disciplines pursuing a PhD by published work.