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Sternberg Press The Monadic Age: Notes on the Coming Social Order
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ERIS Helens Exile
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Bookmarks Publications Red Shelley
Book Synopsis''First published in 1980, this edition of Red Shelley has been issued as a tribute to Paul Foot on the twentieth anniversary of his untimely death in 2004. Anyone lucky enough to have heard Foot speaking about Shelley at the packed-out meetings in the early 1980s will recognise that all the passion and emotion of those meetings are poured onto the pages of this book. Foot writes in a clear, straightforward, and expressive prose that rescues Shelley from the distortions of the establishment and the complexity of the academy. Red Shelley is a powerful polemic that offers the best possible introduction to the radical and revolutionary content of Shelley''s poetry and political philosophy.'' - Paul O''Brien from the foreword
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not a cult LLC Philosophy, Pussycats, & Porn
Book SynopsisPhilosophy, Pussycats, & Porn is a series of essays, blog posts, and stories surveying more than a decade of poignant journalistic accounts from internationally recognized writer, actor, and pornographer Stoya.Stoya provides crucial examinations of systemic biases toward sex workers and how sexuality is reflected in society. She often points her journalistic lens inward, providing us with personal, illustriously detailed stories of her life, her collaborators, and ow she has built a flourishing media haven in the face of a culture that is still learning how to handle public discourses on sex work.Trade Review“She casually drops one-liners that could be essays in themselves.” —James Reith, The Guardian
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Geschichte des politischen Denkens: Band 3.1: Die
Book SynopsisDie politische Kultur der westlichen Welt in einer breit angelegten Gesamtschau. Von den Griechen und ihrer Entdeckung von Politik und Demokratie, über die Römer und die christliche Welt bis zur Gegenwart, die vom Kampf um Menschenrechte und dem Totalitarismus zugleich gezeichnet ist, wird das ganze Spektrum des Politischen Denkens vorgestellt. Band 3.1: Die Geburt des neuzeitlichen Staates, der Staatsraison- und der Souveränitätslehre steht im Mittelpunkt des politischen Denkens vom 16. bis zum 18. Jahrhundert. Welche Denker, Philosophen, Historiker und auch Juristen haben diese Ära geprägt? Vor dem Hintergrund der Epochen von Reformation bis Französischer Revolution werden Werk und Wirken von Luther, Morus, Bacon, Hobbes, Shakespeare, Rousseau u. v. a. vorgestellt. Kompakt und gut verständlich.
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Nobel Press Voprosy filosofii i psihologii
Book SynopsisVoprosy filosofii i psihologii. Sostoit iz 137 knig. Zhurnal, osnovannyj prof. N. YA. Grotom i A. A. Abrikosovym. God V. Sentyabr 1894 g. This book, Voprosy filosofii i psihologii. Kniga 24, by Kollektiv Avtorov, is a replication of a book originally published before 1894. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.
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Double 9 Books Dream Psychology Psychoanalysis For Beginners
Book SynopsisDream Psychology is a seminal work by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, that explores the nature and significance of dreams. In Dream Psychology, Freud examines a range of dream-related topics, including the function of dreams, the interpretation of dreams, and the relationship between dreams and mental illness. The author also explores the role of childhood experiences, sexual desires, and repressed emotions in shaping dreams. The book is written in Freud's characteristic style, which can be challenging for some readers. However, it is an important work in the history of psychology, and its influence can be seen in many modern theories of dream analysis and psychotherapy. Overall, Dream Psychology is an insightful book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the human mind. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychology, the interpretation of dreams, or the role of the unconscious in human behavior.
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EduCart The Country Beyond
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Double 9 Booksllp The Danger Trail
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Double 9 Books LLP On the Nature of Things
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Double 9 Booksllp Autobiography
Book SynopsisAutobiography is a memoir written by John Stuart Mill, one of the most prominent philosophers and political economists of the 19th century. The book details Mill's life from his childhood through his adulthood and his intellectual development as a philosopher and economist. Mill begins the autobiography by discussing his upbringing and the education he received from his father. He goes on to describe his own experiences with education and his struggles with depression and a lack of purpose in his early adulthood. The book also delves into Mill's political and philosophical beliefs, including his advocacy for utilitarianism and his support for women's rights and social equality. Mill discusses his work as a member of parliament and his involvement in the debates over colonialism and the treatment of India by the British Empire. Throughout the autobiography, Mill reflects on the influences and experiences that shaped his intellectual development and his contributions to political and philosophical thought. Autobiography is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and intellectual development of one of the most influential philosophers and political economists of the 19th century.
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Double 9 Booksllp Sartor Resartus: The Life And Opinions Of Herr
Book SynopsisSartor Resartus is a satirical novel by Scottish author Thomas Carlyle. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section providing a biographical account of Teufelsdröckh's life and his philosophical ideas, which include a rejection of traditional morality and the importance of the individual's subjective experience. The second section explores the symbolism and meaning behind clothing and fashion, using it as a metaphor for the ways in which people construct their identities and relationships with the world. Finally, the third section, titled The Everlasting No, addresses the idea of skepticism and doubt, arguing that questioning and rejecting established beliefs can lead to a more meaningful life. Throughout the book, Carlyle employs a complex and sometimes obscure writing style, incorporating elements of poetry, philosophy, and history, and often satirizing the conventions of traditional narrative. Sartor Resartus has been praised for its innovative form and challenging ideas.
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Double 9 Books The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before
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Double 9 Books The Essays Of Arthur Schopenhauer On Human Nature
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Double 9 Books Plutarch'S Lives Vol. 2
Book SynopsisPlutarch's Lives Vol 2, written by the ancient Greek historian and biographer Plutarch, is a captivating collection of biographies that offers deep insights into the lives of prominent figures from Greek and Roman history. This second volume serves as a continuation of Plutarch's comprehensive examination of notable individuals and explores the parallel lives of influential personalities. The biographies in Plutarch's Lives Vol 2 go beyond mere historical accounts, as Plutarch employs a blend of factual information and insightful anecdotes to paint vivid portraits of these illustrious individuals. With its rich historical context, engaging storytelling, and philosophical underpinnings, Plutarch's Lives Vol 2 stands as a timeless work that continues to captivate readers, offering profound wisdom and a window into the lives of extraordinary men.
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Double 9 Books The Will To Power An Attempted Transvaluation Of
Book SynopsisFriedrich Nietzsche's unpublished papers, drawings, and notes were compiled into The Will to Power: An Attempted Transvaluation of All Values after his death. The book dives into Nietzsche's investigation of the idea of the will to power, which he viewed as the primary factor influencing people's actions and forming their ideals. In order to generate new viewpoints that affirm life, Nietzsche calls for a profound reevaluation of conventional moral and ethical frameworks. Readers may get a peek of Nietzsche's philosophical musings and his thought-provoking theories on authority, morality, and the capacity for self-transformation in The Will to Power.
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Double 9 Books The Science Of Mind
Book SynopsisThe Science of Mind is a great book about spirituality that was written by a great spiritual guide. In it, Ernest Holmes talks about how our thoughts connect us to a creative law in the world. He shows us how to put spiritual ideas into practice in our daily lives. He shows how man can shape his own fate and decide what kind of life he wants to live. He says that the mind of God and the mind of man are linked. Since God's mind is infinite, this means that man's mind has an infinite number of ways to show himself. It's a book that anyone who wants to really understand ideas should read and study over and over again, since it talks about many different religious and spiritual ideas. It goes far beyond the simple goal of getting rich, spilling over into ideas like God and the divine reason.
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Double 9 Books Bergson And His Philosophy
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Double 9 Books Zoonomia; Or the Laws of Organic Life Vol. 1
Book SynopsisZoonomia; or, The Laws of Organic Life is a pioneering clinical and philosophical work written through Erasmus Darwin, an 18th-century English physician, herbal truth seeker, and grandfather of Charles Darwin. Zoonomia is a groundbreaking exploration of diverse elements of biology, medicine, and the natural international. Erasmus Darwin's Zoonomia is a comprehensive examination of the standards governing natural lifestyles. The book covers a huge range of subjects, which includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the philosophy of existence. Darwin's work become high-quality for its early advocacy of evolutionary ideas, as he recommended that species could change through the years via a technique of model. One of the maximum giant contributions of Zoonomia is its exploration of the idea of transmutation, which laid the groundwork for later evolutionary theories. Erasmus Darwin proposed the concept that all life forms shared a commonplace ancestry and that they could undergo slow variations to better suit their environments. Although not as well-known as his grandson Charles Darwin's later paintings on evolution, Zoonomia changed into an important precursor to the improvement of evolutionary thought. It also contributed to the wider scientific and clinical discussions of its time, making it an enormous work in the history of biology and herbal philosophy.
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Double 9 Books Patanjali's Yoga Aphorisms
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Double 9 Books Practical Vedanta And Other Lectures
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Double 9 Books Raja-Yoga
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Double 9 Books Letters-Fifth Series
Book SynopsisA sacred exchange of wisdom and compassion with the Letters-Fifth Series, a literary gem meticulously crafted by the revered Swami Vivekananda. Within the pages of this extraordinary collection, the reader is transported into an intimate world of heartfelt correspondence, where Swami Vivekananda's words transcend time and space, offering solace, guidance, and profound insights. Each letter is a radiant thread, intricately woven with love, compassion, and unwavering devotion. With profound eloquence, Swami Vivekananda addresses individual concerns, doubts, and struggles, offering personalized guidance and support on the path of self-realization. These letters form a sacred bond between teacher and student, forging a deep connection that transcends the limitations of physical presence. Swami Vivekananda's words become a lifeline, providing solace and inspiration to those who seek spiritual growth amidst the challenges of everyday life. Through the Letters-Fifth Series, the reader is invited to witness the transformative power of divine guidance and the profound impact it can have on the seeker's journey.
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Double 9 Books All These Things Added
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Double 9 Books The Creative Process In The Individual
Book SynopsisThe Creative Process in the Individual is a thought-provoking book written by T. Troward, exploring the nature of creativity and its manifestation in individuals. Drawing upon metaphysical and philosophical principles, Troward delves into the depths of the human mind and presents a profound analysis of the creative process. The book emphasizes the power of thought and how it shapes one's reality. Troward argues that each individual possesses the innate ability to tap into the creative forces of the universe and bring forth new ideas, innovations, and solutions. By understanding and harnessing the creative process, individuals can manifest their desires and shape their lives according to their highest aspirations. Through a combination of practical examples, metaphysical principles, and insightful observations, Troward guides readers on a journey of self-discovery and self-empowerment. He explores concepts such as visualization, mental imagery, and the law of attraction, offering practical guidance on how to channel one's thoughts and intentions to achieve desired outcomes. The Creative Process in the Individual is a timeless work that continues to inspire and empower readers to unlock their creative potential. It encourages individuals to embrace their innate ability to shape their reality and invites them to embark on a transformative journey of self-realization. Troward's wisdom and teachings serve as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate their creative abilities and manifest their dreams into reality.
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Double 9 Books A Guide To Health
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Double 9 Books Barlaam and Ioasaph
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Double 9 Books The Crock of Gold
Book SynopsisThe Crock of Gold by using James Stephens is a fanciful and philosophical masterpiece that weaves together folklore, delusion, and profound insights into the human situation. Set in a mythical Irish landscape, the radical follows the adventures of a truth seeker, an evil fairy, and a leprechaun, each in pursuit of the titular Crock of Gold, which symbolizes the remaining supply of happiness and expertise. James Stephens, an Irish creator, employs rich and poetic language to explore profound subject matters such as the pursuit of expertise, the which means of happiness, and the interplay between the material and non-secular geographical regions. The characters embark on a quest that transcends the physical international, delving into the geographical regions of imagination and metaphysics. The novel is well known for its allegorical nature, mixing humor with deep philosophical musings. Through its fantastical factors and magical realism, Stephens crafts a story that invitations readers to reflect at the complexities of life. The tale unfolds as a sequence of encounters and adventures that lead the charactersand with the aid of extension, the readersin the direction of a deeper information of lifestyles's mysteries. The Crock of Gold stands as a testament to James Stephens's literary prowess, providing a completely unique and spell binding exploration of the human revel in through the lens of Irish mythology and folklore.
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Double 9 Books Household Education
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Double 9 Books Every Man a King or Might in MindMastery
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Sharada Publishing House Philosophy of Science
Book SynopsisThis book on Philosophy of Science is an attempt to introduce the topic to the students of Indian Universities. Part I of this book covers the syllabus prescribed by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) for the subject Philosophy of Science for M.A. students (Chapter I to Chapter V). Part II of this book provides some basic understanding on Philosophy of Mathematics, structure of the universe, Scientific Explanation and Science and Humanity (Chapter VI to Chapter IX). Most of the books on Philosophy of science focus on Karl Popper''s ''falsification theory'' and Thomas Kuhn''s ''paradigm shift''. But Philosophy of Science is not just a ''talk'' on Science; it must include the knowledge of the contents of basic sciences such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The more one knows the ''facts'' of science, the wider is the scope for philosophising science. There are journals on philosophy of science published in England and America.
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Greenleaf Book Group LLC The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball
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Academic Studies Press Emmanuel Levinas and His Interlocutors
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Austin Macauley Publishers LLC My Name Is My Soul
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Passions of the Soul
Book Synopsis TABLE OF CONTENTS: Translator''s Introduction Introduction by Genevieve Rodis-LewisThe Passions of the Soul: Preface PART I: About the Passions in General, and Incidentally about the Entire Nature of Man PART II: About the Number and Order of the Passions, and the Explanation of the Six Primitives PART III: About the Particular Passions Lexicon: Index to Lexicon Bibliography Index Index Locorum
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Fable of the Bees and Other Writings
Book SynopsisPublished anonymously in 1723, "The Fable of the Bees" by Bernard Mandeville came to be regarded as the epitome of immorality. It is a naturalistic account of the mechanism of human desire. This abridged edition also includes "The Fable" and background readings from two sources.Trade ReviewHundert is especially good at demonstrating how vital Mandeville's ideas are as a major foundation for more famous Enlightenment thinkers such as Rousseau, Diderot, Voltaire and others. . . . The additions of Nicole and Bayle will be useful in courses on 18th century ethics and morals, and in general surveys of Enlightenment thought. This is probably the best one-volume edition of the main works of Mandeville now available. --Irwin Primer, Rutgers UniversityAn excellent edition of a much needed text. E. J. Hundert's addition of clear biographies, a coherent introduction, an appendix, and suggested readings adds to the book's evident value in graduate and undergraduate teaching. Hundert has done an admirable job of contextualizing Mandeville's Fable in the philosophical debates of human morality and sociability that were crucial to the development of liberalism. There can be no better and affordable introduction to the sources for students than Hundert's new edition of this classic. --Fabio Lopez-Lazari, Arizona State University
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Classical Utilitarians
Book Synopsis This volume includes the complete texts of two of John Stuart Mill''s most important works, Utilitarianism and On Liberty, and selections from his other writings, including the complete text of his Remarks on Bentham''s Philosophy. The selection from Mill''s A System of Logic is of special relevance to the debate between those who read Mill as an Act-Utilitarian and those who interpret him as a Rule-Utilitarian. Also included are selections from the writings of Jeremy Bentham, founder of modern Utilitarianism and mentor (together with James Mill) of John Stuart Mill. Bentham''s Principles of Morals and Legislation had important effects on political and legal reform in his own time and continues to provide insights for political theorists and philosophers of law. Seven chapters of Bentham''s Principles are here in their entirety, together with a number of shorter selections, including one in which Bentham repudiates the slogan often used to characterize his p
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc De Caelo
Book SynopsisThis new translation of De Caelo (On the Heavens) fits seamlessly with other volumes in the New Hackett Aristotle series, enabling Anglophone readers to study Aristotle’s work in a way previously not possible. The Introduction describes the book that lies ahead, explaining what it is about, what it is trying to do, how it goes about doing it, and what sort of audience it presupposes. Sequentially numbered endnotes provide the information most needed at each juncture, while a detailed Index indicates the places where focused discussion of key notions occurs.Trade Review"The De Caelo can be quite difficult for a first-time reader. C. D. C. Reeve's fluid and accurate translation, along with his superb Introduction and 560 endnotes (in effect functioning as a commentary), are bound to make this work much more accessible, while at the same time being a highly useful tool for seasoned Aristotle scholars." —Robert Mayhew, professor of philosophy at Seton Hall University"Reeve's lucid and accurate translation of this difficult work will be of great value both to historians of philosophy and to philosophers interested in the topics Aristotle addresses for their own sake. The generous Introduction and notes provide the reader without Greek with full access to Aristotle’s thinking." —William Charlton, author of many works on Aristotle's philosophy of nature and contributor of five volumes to the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series"From among the eight Aristotelian treatises translated by C. D. C. Reeve thus far, De Caelo belongs, together with Generation of Animals (2019), to the less often rendered. This is the first complete English version since Guthrie (1939), and its virtues are the same as those of previous volumes, including the clarity of translation (here based on Paul Moraux’s 1965 Budé edition) and a thorough Introduction. In this case, the introductory study is especially welcome, since explaining the place of De Caelo in the corpus is no easy task. . . . All things considered, De Caelo adds another building block to Reeve's admirable Aristotelian edifice." —Karel Thein, Charles University, Prague, in Bryn Mawr Classical Review
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Applied Ethics: An Impartial Introduction
Book SynopsisApplied Ethics: An Impartial Introduction prepares readers to evaluate selected classical and contemporary problems in applied ethics in a way that does justice to their complexity without sacrificing clarity or fairness of representation. Its balanced exposition and analysis, enhanced by helpful pedagogical features, make it an ideal book for introducing the ethics of real-life problems including abortion, animal rights, disability, the environment, poverty, and punishment.Trade Review"Jackson, Goldschmidt, Crummett, and Chan are experienced teachers with a multitude of insights on the problems they explain in this splendid introduction to applied ethics. It is selective in focus but comprehensive in coverage; it is philosophically rigorous but remarkably clear in presentation; and each of the six sections is substantive enough for a good part of a course while the whole could occupy a full term. The book is an excellent choice as a main introductory text in applied ethics but so well laid out and referenced as to be a resource for students working in this field at any level. It has the clarity and concreteness needed for an introduction and the thoroughness needed in a higher-level study of the moral problems it explores." —Robert Audi, John A. O’Brien Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame"An engaging, well written, and rigorous introduction to applied ethics. Jackson, Goldschmidt, Crummett, and Chan have produced an impressive work. Their text covers many different topics, some of which are not often covered by similar books, even as they become more and more relevant in the current debate (e.g., wild animal suffering and charitable giving). I particularly liked the way in which the authors help students to test their own level of understanding, and how they encourage students to deepen their knowledge of the topics they find most interesting. I look forward to using this book in my next undergraduate course." —Francesca Minerva, University of Milan"The authors have done a marvelous job with Applied Ethics. They’ve chosen great topics, they’ve explained contemporary debates crisply and clearly, they’ve obviously made a huge effort to represent every position charitably. Moreover, they’ve made smart decisions to enhance reader comprehension and engagement, such as scattering questions throughout the text, rather than burying them at the end of each chapter. It’s going to be a pleasure to teach with this book!" —Bob Fischer, Department of Philosophy, Texas State University
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Classics in Western Philosophy of Art: Major
Book SynopsisIn this synthetic introduction to the history of the philosophy of art, Noël Carroll elucidates and analyzes selected writings on art by Plato, Aristotle, Hutcheson, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Tolstoy, and Bell. Carroll’s narrative tracks developments between major positions in philosophy of art, ranging from the idea that art is unavoidably embedded in society to the evolution of the notion that art is autonomous ("art for art’s sake"), thereby setting the stage for continuing debates in the philosophy of art.Presupposing no prior background, and useful on its own or accompanying the reading of primary works, Classics in Western Philosophy of Art is ideal as a text for introductory undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy of art and aesthetics, or for anyone interested in learning about the origin of some of our most fundamental conceptions of art in the Western tradition.Trade Review"Indispensable turn-by-turn directions for those navigating the ideas of nine philosophers who set the stage for thinking about art and society. Clear and comprehensive, Noël Carroll is the perfect guide to the history of aesthetics."—Dominic McIver Lopes, University of British Columbia"Carroll’s Classics in Western Philosophy of Art is a masterful series of commentaries on nine classical writings on art by philosophers in the Western tradition—learned and penetrating in exegesis, equally penetrating in critique. It’s not just one philosopher after another. Carroll takes note of what later writers say, explicitly or implicitly, about earlier writers, and imagines what those earlier writers might have said in response. He is host to a conversation. How I wish these commentaries had been available when I was still teaching philosophy of art! I would have been spared my own exegetical labors over these often-difficult texts, and my teaching would have been immeasurably improved."—Nicholas Wolterstorff, Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology, Yale University
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc An Introduction to Utilitarianism
Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Utilitarianism: From Theory to Practice is a state-of-the-art text, simultaneously accessible to introductory students and informative for more advanced readers. Two key features set it apart. First, its comprehensive coverage of the arguments for and against utilitarianism is unparalleled. Second, it takes seriously the practical implications of utilitarianism for how we should live, with a particular emphasison utilitarianism's impartial beneficenceand its focus on effectiveness. Guided by the conviction that practical ethics is more about how best to use our limited time and resources than which victims to hit with trolleys in thought experiments, its practical upshots should prove amenable to utilitarians and non-utilitarians alike.
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Oxford University Press Inc The Enlightenments Most Dangerous Woman
Book SynopsisSuppressed for centuries, the ideas of French philosopher Émilie Du Châtelet are ever relevant today...Just as the Enlightenment was gaining momentum throughout Europe, philosopher Émilie Du Châtelet broke through the many barriers facing women at the time and published a major philosophical treatise in French. Within a few short years, she became famous: she was read and debated from Russia to Prussia, from Switzerland to England, from up north in Sweden to down south in Italy. This was not just remarkable because she was a woman, but because of the substance of her contributions. While the men in her milieu like Voltaire and Kant sought disciples to promote their ideas, Du Châtelet promoted intellectual autonomy. She counselled her readers to read the classics, but never to become a follower of another''s ideas. Her proclamation that a true philosopher must remain an independent thinker, rather than a disciple of some supposedly great man like Isaac Newton or René Descartes, posed a threat to an emerging consensus in the Enlightenment. And that made her dangerous. After all, if young women took Du Châtelet''s advice to heart, if they insisted on thinking for themselves, they might demand a proper education--the exclusion of women from the colleges and academies of Europe might finally end. And if young women thought for themselves, rather than listening to the ideas of the men around them, that might rupture the gender-based social order itself. Because of the threat that she posed, the men who created the modern philosophy canon eventually wrote Du Châtelet out of their official histories. After she achieved immense fame in the middle of the eighteenth century, her ideas were later suppressed, or attributed to the men around her. For generations afterwards, she was forgotten. Now we can hear her voice anew when we need her more than ever. Her lessons of intellectual independence and her rejection of hero worship remain ever relevant today.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd There Is No Such Thing as Cultural Identity
Book SynopsisAs people throughout the world react to globalization and revert to nationalism, they are proclaiming distinct cultural identities for themselves. Cultural identity seems to offer a defensive wall against the homogenizing effects of globalization and a framework for nurturing and protecting cultural differences. In this short and provocative book, François Jullien argues that this emphasis on cultural identity is a mistake. Cultures exist in relation to one another and they are constantly mutating and transforming themselves. There is no cultural identity, there are only what Jullien calls ‘resources’. Resources are created in a certain space, they are available to all and belong to no one. They are not exclusive, like the values to which we proclaim loyalty; instead, we deploy them or not, activate them or let them fall by the wayside, and each of us as individuals is responsible for these choices. This conceptual shift requires us to redefine three key terms – the universal, the uniform and the common. Equipped with these concepts, we can rethink the dialogue between cultures in a way that avoids what Jullien sees as the false debate about identity and difference. This powerful critique of the modern shibboleth of cultural identity will appeal to anyone interested in the great social and political questions of our time.Trade Review“When stakes are high, philosophy becomes concise. Jullien’s concise and compelling text overcomes the false consciousness of cultural identity and transforms the impasse of identity politics at local and international levels into viable paths.”Shiqiao Li, University of Virginia
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Semiotext (E) Capital Hates Everyone: Fascism or Revolution
Book SynopsisWhy we must reject the illusory consolations of technology and choose revolution over fascism.We are living in apocalyptic times. In Capital Hates Everyone, famed sociologist Maurice Lazzarato points to a stark choice emerging from the magma of today''s world events: fascism or revolution. Fascism now drives the course of democracies as they grow less and less liberal and increasingly subject to the law of capital. Since the 1970s, Lazzarato writes, capital has entered a logic of war. It has become, by the power conferred on it by financialization, a political force intent on destruction. Lazzarato urges us to reject the illusory consolations of a technology-abetted "new" kind of capitalism and choose revolution over fascism.
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Columbia University Press The Classic of Changes
Book SynopsisRichard John Lynn presents an English translation of the commentary on the "I Ching" written by Wang Bi (226-249), who was regarded as the chief authority on the work for some 700 years.Trade ReviewThis is the best I Ching that has so far appeared. Times Literary Supplement (London) This new translation is welcome because of its crisp usage of modern-day English... Highly recommended. Library Journal Familiar with current historical and textual research, having no truck with 'ageless wisdoms' and leery of spirituality, Richard Lynn's translation of the I Ching as retranslated, explicated and interpreted by the young scholar Wang Bi and his followers, feels a world apart from that of Wilhelm. London Review of Books [Lynn]'s provided us with the materials from which to reconstruct Wang Bi's vision of the text. The result is clearly written and presented-the best entry into anI Ching world that we have so far. Shambala Sun Lynn has... produce[d] a translation of whose accuracy one can be optimally confident... [T]his is a solidly and attractively produced volume. Religion For beginners and devotees alike, Columbia's I Ching is the clearest and most authoritative translation of this ancient classic. -- Kidder Smith, Bowdoin College Philosophy East & WestTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction General Remarks on the Changes of the Zhou, by Wang Bi Commentary on the Appended Phrases, Part One Commentary on the Appended Phrases, Part Two Providing the Sequences of the Hexagrams The Hexagrams in Irregular Order Explaining the Trigrams The Sixty-Four Hexagrams, with Texts and Commentaries Bibliography Glossary List of Proper Nouns Index
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Columbia University Press Prison Notebooks V 3
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPrefacePrison Notebooks Notebook 6 (1930–1932)Notebook 7 (1930–1931)Notebook 8 (1930–1932)Notes Notebook 6: Description of the Manuscript and Notes to the TextNotebook 7: Description of the Manuscript and Notes to the TextNotebook 8: Description of the Manuscript and Notes to the TextSequence of Notes by Title or Opening Phrase
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Columbia University Press The Care of the Self and the Care of the Other
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Columbia University Press Out of Sight Into Mind
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