{"title":"Thomas Nail","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Thomas Nail, a distinguished figure in the field of philosophy, particularly known for his innovative exploration of movement and materialism. Thomas Nail stands out as a contemporary philosopher whose work delves deeply into the dynamics of mobility and the processes of being in constant motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his influential works is \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophy of Movement\u003c\/em\u003e, which forms the cornerstone of his intellectual inquiry. In this groundbreaking book, Nail challenges traditional philosophical concepts by proposing that movement is the primary ontological condition of everything. This exciting perspective offers fresh insights into a variety of disciplines, from physics and biology to sociology and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious reader eager to explore the cutting-edge of philosophical thought, our Thomas Nail collection provides a fascinating journey into understanding the perpetual state of change. His writings encourage readers to re-evaluate their understanding of material existence and the dynamic forces that underpin our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Thomas Nail's works to experience philosophy in motion, where ideas are dynamic, thoughts are progressive, and understanding is constantly evolving. Discover a new way of thinking and perceiving the world through his profound and provocative lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-movement-by-thomas-nail-9781517917456","title":"The Philosophy of Movement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn influential thinker distills years of work on the philosophy of movement into one accessible account.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy are city dwellers worldwide walking on average ten percent faster than they were a decade ago? Why are newcomer immigrant groups so often maligned when migration has always constituted civilization? To analyse and understand the depth of the reasons, Thomas Nail suggests that it serves us well to turn to a philosophy of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSynthesising and extending many years of his influential work, \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Movement\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive argument for how motion is the primary force in human and natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNail critiques the bias toward stasis at the core of Western thought, asking: what would a philosophy that began with the primacy of movement look like? Interrogating the consequences of movement throughout history and in daily life in the twenty-first century, he draws connections and traces patterns between scales of reality, periods of history, and fields of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our age of rapid movements shaped by accelerating climate change and ensuing mass global migration, as well as ubiquitous digital media, Nail provides a contemporary philosophy that helps us understand how we got here and how to grapple with these interlocking challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by philosopher Daniel W. Smith, \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Movement: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for scholars and students not only of philosophy but also history, anthropology, science and technology studies, mobility studies, and other fields across the humanities and social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000806326508,"sku":"9781517917456","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11939443482728.jpg?v=1763306294"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/thomas-nail.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}