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Douglas Walton holds the Assumption Chair in Argumentation Studies and is Distinguished Research Fellow of the Centre for Research in Reasoning, Argumentation and Rhetoric (CRRAR) at the University of Windsor, Canada. He is the author of over thirty-five books in the areas of argumentation, logic and artificial intelligence.

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This collection of 52 papers presents the state-of-the-art of Oceanology of China Seas, including Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea. The papers are published in two volumes comprising six parts: Volume 1: Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry and Marine Biology. Volume 2: Marine Geology, Coastal Research and Marine Physics and Technology. The purpose of this book is to introduce to the world the most representative research of Chinese oceanographers and provide marine developers with a significant reference work. For marine scientists and developers at oceanographic institutions, academia and naval research establishments. It will also be of value to the oil company geologist having an interest in the exploration of China Seas.

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1. Introduction.- by the Editors.- 2. Basic Action.- Action, Knowledge, and Representation.- Intention, Practical Knowledge and Representation.- 3. The Volitional Theory Revisited.- Volitions Re-affirmed.- The Volitional Theory Revisited.- 4. The Logic of Action.- The Logic of Action.- The Twofold Structure and the Unity of Practical Thinking.- 5. Events and Actions.- Particulars, Events, and Actions.- Events as Property Exemplifications.- Events and Actions: Some Comments on Brand and Kim.- Reply to Martin.- 6. The Agency Theory.- The Agent as Cause.- How Does Agent Causality Work?.- 7. Abilities and other 'Cans'.- 'Can' in Theory and Practice: A Possible Worlds Analysis.- Time and Modality in the 'Can' of Opportunity.- Comment on Walton's Paper.- 8. Responsibility and Human Action.- Action and Responsibility.- Action and Responsibility.- 9. Decision Theory and Human Action.- The Morality of Cognitive Decision-Making.- Index of Names.- Index of Subjects.