Likeness and Likelihood in the Presocratics and Plato (Cambridge Classical Studies)

The Greek word eoikos can be translated in various ways. It can be used to describe similarity, plausibility or even suitability. This book explores the philosophical exploitation of its multiple meanings by three philosophers, Xenophanes, Parmenides and Plato. It offers new interpretations of the way that each employs the term to describe the status of his philosophy, tracing the development of this philosophical use of eoikos from the fallibilism of Xenophanes through the deceptive cosmology of Parmenides to Plato's Timaeus. The central premise of the book is that, in reflecting on the eoikos status of their accounts, Xenophanes, Parmenides and Plato are manipulating the contexts and connotations of the term as it has been used by their predecessors. By focusing on this continuity in the development of the philosophical use of eoikos, the book serves to enhance our understanding of the epistemology and methodology of Xenophanes, Parmenides and Plato's Timaeus.

Politics & Social Sciences

Bryan, Jenny

Philosophy

Cambridge University Press

Explains the many changes in the human body during adolescence, discussing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of puberty.

Adolescence (Health & Fitness)

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Heinemann/Raintree

First looks at the biological facts of human reproduction, and then moves on to more sensitive issues such as the first sexual experience, abortion, homosexuality and AIDS. Illustrated with colour photographs, diagrams and artwork. A new title in the BODY TALK series, relevant to the National Curriculum key Stage 3.

Body Talk: Reproduction - the Hormonal and Reproductive System (Body Talk)

Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division

What are eating disorders? Who suffers from them? Is enough being done to help sufferers? To what extent should eating disorders be regarded as mental illness. This work looks at the moral, medical and social issues surrounding the modern phenomenon of eating disorders.

Eating Disorders (Talking Points)

Self-Help

Spiritual

Hodder Wayland Childrens

An illustrated history of medicine, from the earliest studies of anatomy to advances in AIDS research and the genetics of aging

The History of Health and Medicine (Science Discovery)

Thomson Learning

Investigates several different kinds of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating, explaining their symptoms and how society may play a part in both promoting and stopping them

Eating Disorders (Talking Points Series)

Arts, Music & Photography

Explains the nature, causes, symptoms, and treatment of Down syndrome, describing how the condition affects four people and their families

Living With Down Syndrome

Discusses puberty, sexual intercourse, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and birth

Reproduction: The Reproductive System (Body Talk)

Dillon Pr

Describes how the sensory system works and discusses such related topics as pheromone, food cravings, chocoholics, and touch therapy

Smell, Taste and Touch: The Sensory Systems (Body Talk)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Silver Burdett Pr

Uses multilayered acetate illustrations to reveal the birth process from fertilization and the development of the fetus to labor and the birth of a baby

The Miracle of Birth: A Fascinating See-Through View of How a Baby Develops

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