Author: Joseph Keim Campbell
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262015935
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Reflections on the metaphysics and epistemology of classification from a distinguished group of philosophers. Contemporary discussions of the success of science often invoke an ancient metaphor from Plato's Phaedrus: successful theories should "carve nature at its joints." But is nature really "jointed"? Are there natural kinds of things around which our theories cut? The essays in this volume offer reflections by a distinguished group of philosophers on a series of intertwined issues in the metaphysics and epistemology of classification. The contributors consider such topics as the relevance of natural kinds in inductive inference; the role of natural kinds in natural laws; the nature of fundamental properties; the naturalness of boundaries; the metaphysics and epistemology of biological kinds; and the relevance of biological kinds to certain questions in ethics. Carving Nature at Its Joints offers both breadth and thematic unity, providing a sampling of state-of-the-art work in contemporary analytic philosophy that will be of interest to a wide audience of scholars and students concerned with classification.
Carving Nature at Its Joints
Author: Joseph Keim Campbell
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262015935
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Reflections on the metaphysics and epistemology of classification from a distinguished group of philosophers. Contemporary discussions of the success of science often invoke an ancient metaphor from Plato's Phaedrus: successful theories should "carve nature at its joints." But is nature really "jointed"? Are there natural kinds of things around which our theories cut? The essays in this volume offer reflections by a distinguished group of philosophers on a series of intertwined issues in the metaphysics and epistemology of classification. The contributors consider such topics as the relevance of natural kinds in inductive inference; the role of natural kinds in natural laws; the nature of fundamental properties; the naturalness of boundaries; the metaphysics and epistemology of biological kinds; and the relevance of biological kinds to certain questions in ethics. Carving Nature at Its Joints offers both breadth and thematic unity, providing a sampling of state-of-the-art work in contemporary analytic philosophy that will be of interest to a wide audience of scholars and students concerned with classification.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262015935
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Reflections on the metaphysics and epistemology of classification from a distinguished group of philosophers. Contemporary discussions of the success of science often invoke an ancient metaphor from Plato's Phaedrus: successful theories should "carve nature at its joints." But is nature really "jointed"? Are there natural kinds of things around which our theories cut? The essays in this volume offer reflections by a distinguished group of philosophers on a series of intertwined issues in the metaphysics and epistemology of classification. The contributors consider such topics as the relevance of natural kinds in inductive inference; the role of natural kinds in natural laws; the nature of fundamental properties; the naturalness of boundaries; the metaphysics and epistemology of biological kinds; and the relevance of biological kinds to certain questions in ethics. Carving Nature at Its Joints offers both breadth and thematic unity, providing a sampling of state-of-the-art work in contemporary analytic philosophy that will be of interest to a wide audience of scholars and students concerned with classification.
Carving Nature
Author: Frank Fox-Wilson
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861081568
Category : Wildlife wood-carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes how-to information for carving: two fish, a plane-leaf bowl, a tree frog, butterflies and moths, a wren, a couple of sticks, waves, a cobra, a turtle, an otter relief, a heron, and a formal leaf design.
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861081568
Category : Wildlife wood-carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes how-to information for carving: two fish, a plane-leaf bowl, a tree frog, butterflies and moths, a wren, a couple of sticks, waves, a cobra, a turtle, an otter relief, a heron, and a formal leaf design.
Nature in Wood
Author: George Lehman
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230064
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Nature in Wood is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230064
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Nature in Wood is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing
Carving Nature's Rascals
Author: Leah Wachter
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764319662
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 230 color photographs, paint color charts, and precise patterns provide woodcarvers with information necessary to create from basswood small animals that are big on character. Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos lead through each step of a field mouse carving project. Patterns also for an armadillo, skunk, and raccon. Woodburning and painting techniques presented with the same attention to detail.
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764319662
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 230 color photographs, paint color charts, and precise patterns provide woodcarvers with information necessary to create from basswood small animals that are big on character. Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos lead through each step of a field mouse carving project. Patterns also for an armadillo, skunk, and raccon. Woodburning and painting techniques presented with the same attention to detail.
Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition
Author: Chris Lubkemann
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655438
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
· The most successful whittling book ever published now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition · Features 18 step-by-step projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more · Includes information on wood selection, knife selection, safety, and sharpening · Great gift for beginners looking for an easy way to get started, and for more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655438
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
· The most successful whittling book ever published now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition · Features 18 step-by-step projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more · Includes information on wood selection, knife selection, safety, and sharpening · Great gift for beginners looking for an easy way to get started, and for more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time
Carving Cypress Knees
Author: Carole Jean Boyd
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232716
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Noted carvers and authors Carole Jean Boyd and Jack A. Williams bring you the ultimate resource for unlocking the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232716
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Noted carvers and authors Carole Jean Boyd and Jack A. Williams bring you the ultimate resource for unlocking the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.
Northwest Carving Traditions
Author: Karen Norris
Publisher: Schiffer Reference Book
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Here over 400 color photographs of old and recent artwork include totems, drums, rattles boxes, canoes, and many masks of traditional designs. Master carvers as well as younger artists are featured. The text guides readers to better understand the complex society, its artwork, and current values.
Publisher: Schiffer Reference Book
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Here over 400 color photographs of old and recent artwork include totems, drums, rattles boxes, canoes, and many masks of traditional designs. Master carvers as well as younger artists are featured. The text guides readers to better understand the complex society, its artwork, and current values.
Classic Carving Patterns
Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561583188
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561583188
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.
Easy Wood Carving for Children
Author: Frank Egholm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782505150
Category : Wood-carved figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book, specially designed for children.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782505150
Category : Wood-carved figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book, specially designed for children.
Carving Wildlife in Wood
Author: George Lehman
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565230071
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This exciting collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features20 stunning patterns of a wide range of birds, including a great blue heron, house wren, mourning dove, wild turkey, and more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns, also included are a few animal projects. From ducks, geese, and songbirds to birds of prey and shorebirds, Carving Wildlife in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for nature!
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565230071
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This exciting collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features20 stunning patterns of a wide range of birds, including a great blue heron, house wren, mourning dove, wild turkey, and more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns, also included are a few animal projects. From ducks, geese, and songbirds to birds of prey and shorebirds, Carving Wildlife in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for nature!