Fischer and Ravizza's (F&R) book, Responsibility and Control, provides the most recent defense of compatibilism (according to the timing of this review). They are not presenting any "knock-down arguments" for their view. Rather, they are offering philosophical explanation (in Nozick's sense) as to how to provide a working theory of moral responsibility with the truth of causal determinism. They do not contend the truth or falsity of causal determinism; they simply believe that whatever is the truth of the matter, it is irrelevant given their account of moral responsibility.

F&R provide a well defended account of what they call "guidance control." It is strongly built off of the earlier work of Harry Frankfurt's article, "Alternate Possibilities and Moral Responsibility." Using this, they attempt to build an account that solves clear cases about actions, consequences, and omissions in a clear symmetical way. In doing so, they believe the indirect and direct challenges to the compatibility thesis should be rejected.

After doing so, they attempt to look at "mesh theories" (e.g. Frankfurt and Watson) which look at the time-splice properties of an agent, and F&R argue for a contrasting (geniune) historical approach. In doing so, they use Galen Strawson's work to help answer particular problems. Following in their last chapter, they summarize all of their main points again, and look at Robert Adam's argument (in the appendix) concerning emotions and moral responsibility.

The extremely nice features of this book are that they argue for their position very clearly. One should have little trouble following their arguments, examples, and what they intend on doing. They tell you what they plan on doing, how they will do it, and then go right into it. Following, they summarize it again to make everything from that chapter and the preceeding chapters come together.

Another nice feature of this book is that it is exceptionally well argued. Though I found some disagreements along the way, naturally expected of anyone, I thought they provided a robust account that at least does what they intended: the provide an account of freedom that gives us a working theory which can be reworked, but meets the incompatibilist challenges, though honestly not enough perhaps to move everyone toward compatibilism (i.e. this is a philosophical explanation, not knock-down argument).

Because of these nice features and the good content, I highly recommend this book.

This book is the third book following the career of the fictional character, Martin Falconer. Martin began as a raw recruit in "The Fledglings" and grew and learned to be a fighter pilot in "The Professionals". John Harris has a delightful way of writing that is simple to follow yet weaves a wonderful, intricate story, full of colour and life and is easy to understand. I highly recommend this book and it's predecessors to anyone who has any intrest in either world war one or in aviation in general.

I like both Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson.The book is cute,When I first saw it,I have loved it. So it is a good book for you to know Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson.

The "Berkeleyesque" dance number is one that "depends on sheer spectacle, on the deployment of hordes of chorus dancers in a grandiose setting." Ever since I became aware of Busby Berkeley's spectacular musical productions during a film history course in college 20 years ago, I've longed for a comprehensive look at his films and career. Showstoppers is the Berkeley Bible!

Showstoppers is divided into three parts, the first of which describes Berkeley's inimitable style, the elements that distinguish his work from others, and it's roots. Part II looks at his Broadway theater career during the second half of the 1920s. The meat of the story is presented in Part III, comprising 3/4 of the book, which describes in 7 chapters his cinema career spanning from 1930 to 1962. Each of his films is examined and includes references to the photos which are presented in two groups.

Showstoppers contains 248 pages of text plus 62 pages of production still photos of Berkeley's numbers. Although the black and white photos are not enlargements of actual frames from the films, they depict real sets and actors and, in some cases, show production equipment not visible in the film such as camera tracks in one instance. They are professionally lit, well printed and the captions informative. I highly recommend this book to any Berkeley buff, film fan, or lover of the musical spectacle on film.

An excellent outline of the subject, written by a man who certainly knows his stuff.

Strain is the crux of structural geology. This is a great book for the application of strain theory to rocks. Gives techniques for strain measurement in the field as well as classroom activities during teaching. Get it!

Another essential piece in building your structural geology book collection. Everything you needed to know about folds and faults. Occasionally goes overboard on fold and fault classification, but aids greatly in kinematic analysis of rock deformation. Great text for Advanced Structure class!

On the cover of the new Teen Ink book What Matters, it claims that it's "telling it like it really is." This could not be more truthful. Filled with emotional and refreshingly honest stories, teens reveal their most personal, life-altering moments and the values that they have come to cherish and live by. This book describes feelings and explores questions and challenges that every teen experiences, no matter what their age. Anyone who picks up this extraordinary book will find numerous stories that are easy to relate to, inspirational and insightful. What Matters contains stories of loss, love, pain and joy that move the reader in unexpectedly powerful ways. Memories of your own life will come flooding back to you, stirring up emotions and providing new insight into your own pivotal life moments. This book displays how teens really feel and think about life, and are far from being the thoughtless, self-absorbed, immature beings that is so often their stereotype. The love that is continually expressed in these stories for mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends and innumerable others warms the heart quickly and causes you to reflect on your own relationships and what truly matters to you. There is a story for everyone, but I loved every single one, and I am sure you will too! It is remarkable to read what teens all over the world have gone through and how they have emerged from it with a positive outlook and a clarity that many adults do not have, and may never will. "Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you"-Aldous Huxley. This quote completely captures the real intention of this book; to give teenagers a chance to share how they have taken their experiences, grown from them and now realize what matters to them. Riveting, touching and above all, sincere, Teen Ink's latest book will provide you with wisdom gained directly from the lives of teens and I promise it will touch your heart!

this work is sure to become a classic

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