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by George Lakoff (Author), Mark Johnson (Author)The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, the authors explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subjects. Because such metaphors structure our most basic understandings of our experience, they are "metaphors we live by"--metaphors that can ...

The Human Condition: Second Edition - Paperback

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by Hannah Arendt (Author), Margaret Canovan (Introduction by), Danielle Allen (Foreword by)The past year has seen a resurgence of interest in the political thinker Hannah Arendt, "the theorist of beginnings," whose work probes the logics underlying unexpected transformations--from totalitarianism to revolution. A work of striking originality, The Human Condition is in many respects more relevant now than when it first appeared in 1958. In her study of the state of modern humanity, Hannah Are...

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by Charlotte Witt (Author)The Metaphysics of Gender is a book about gender essentialism: What it is and why it might be true. It opens with the question: What is gender essentialism? The first chapter distinguishes between essentialism about kinds of individuals (e.g. women and men as groups) and essentialism about individuals (e.g. you and me). Successive chapters introduce the ingredients for a theory of gender essentialism about individuals, called uniessentialism. Gender uniessentialism c...

Theorizing Race in the Americas: Douglass, Sarmiento, Du Bois, and Vasconcelos - Paperback

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by Juliet Hooker (Author)In 1845 two thinkers from the American hemisphere--the Argentinean statesman Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, and the fugitive ex-slave, abolitionist leader, and orator from the United States, Frederick Douglass--both published their first works. Each would become the most famous and enduring texts in what were both prolific careers, and they ensured Sarmiento and Douglass' position as leading figures in the canon of Latin American and U.S. African-American political thoug...

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by Paul Cartledge (Author)Ancient Greece first coined the concept of "democracy", yet almost every major ancient Greek thinker-from Plato and Aristotle onwards- was ambivalent towards or even hostile to democracy in any form. The explanation for this is quite simple: the elite perceived majority power as tantamount to a dictatorship of the proletariat. In ancient Greece there can be traced not only the rudiments of modern democratic society but the entire Western tradition of anti-democratic ...

A Memoir of Henry Perrine Baldwin, 1842 to 1911

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Douglas 1876- Baldwin (Author)This biography offers an insightful look into the life of Henry Perrine Baldwin, a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist in Hawaii during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers Baldwin's early life, his career, his family, and his contributions to the social and economic development of the islands. It also examines the complex and often turbulent environment in which he lived and worked, shedding l...

Ethics and Consultancy: European Perspectives

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Report copyright infringementby Heidi Von Weltzien Hoivik (Editor), Andreas Føllesdal (Editor)The present volume in a series of books produced from European Business Eth- ics Network (EBEN) conferences in Europe, is a compilation of plenary speeches and papers presented at the 1993 EBEN conference in Oslo, Norway. The theme of this year's conference was "The Use of Consultancy: Ethical Demands and Require- ments" and there was a special focus on Eastern Europe. Of over 40 papers present- ed a...

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Report copyright infringementby Debra Harry (Editor), Beth Ginondidoy Leonard (Editor), Ocean Mercier (Editor)Special double issueIndigenous communication landscapesGuest editorialHow Indigenous narratives are embedded within, emerging from and calling across landscapes - by O. Ripeka Mercier, Beth Ginondidoy Leonard and Debra HarryPapers Speaking into the silences: American Indian representation and negotiation in news media - by Melissa Greene-Blye We are not your offensive mascots: Knowled...

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Matheson (Editor), Sue Joseph (Editor), Tom Bradshaw (Editor)Special issue in honour of Brian WinstonEditorial'The transformative academic' - by Richard Lance KeeblePapers Humans as cultural beings in theory and practice - by Clifford G. Christians How the UK government threatens to impose online censorship - by Julian Petley Towards restorative narrative - by Pratap Rughani Tributes 'Praxis personified: He did not just talk media, he made it' - by John ...

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Henderson (Editor), David Baines (Editor)Special issue: True crime, ethics and the mediaGuest editors: Barbara Henderson and David BainesGuest editorialTrue crime ethics: A timely interrogation - by Barbara HendersonPapers Women's empathetic interventions in true crime storytelling - by Ruth C. Fogarty A police-run true crime podcast: A comparison of justice in State crime command - investigations, Bowraville, and Phoebe's fall - by Lili Pâquet The ethi...

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Report copyright infringementby A. Cornelius Benjamin (Author)Originally published in 1936. This book addresses the argument in the philosophy of science between the positivists and the anti-positivists. It presents an examination of science, metaphysics and a general theory of symbolism before a treatise showing that the development from one stage of symbolism to the next is inevitable. Number of Pages: 346 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN Publication Dat...

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by Frédéric Gros (Author), John Howe (Translator)This "passionate affirmation of the simple life" explores how walking has influenced history's greatest thinkers--from Henry David Thoreau and John Muir to Gandhi and Nietzsche (Observer) "It is only ideas gained from walking that have any worth." --Nietzsche In this French bestseller, leading thinker and philosopher Frédéric Gros charts the many different ways we get from A to B--the pilgrimage, the promenade, the protest march, the nature ra...

The New Way of the World: On Neoliberal Society

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Dardot (Author), Christian Laval (Author), Gregory Elliott (Translator)A far-reaching deconstruction of neoliberalism's economic agenda, political imposition and mystifying techniques Exploring the genesis of neoliberalism, and the political and economic circumstances of its deployment, Pierre Dardot and Christian Laval dispel numerous common misconceptions. Neoliberalism is neither a return to classical liberalism nor the restoration of "pure" capitalis...

Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind - Paperback

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by Alan Jacobs (Author)"At a time when many Americans . . . are engaged in deep reflection about the meaning of the nation's history [this] is an exceptionally useful companion for those who want to do so with honesty and integrity." --Shelf Awareness From the author of How to Think and The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction, a literary guide to engaging with the voices of the past to stay sane in the present W. H. Auden once wrote that "art is our chief means of breaking bread wit...

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Report copyright infringementby Patricia Gray (Author)"There is no higher teaching than silence."This is just one of the profound insights found within the pages of this book. Isness: When Only the Silence Remains is an extraordinary collection of reflections, or "pointings," intended for advanced seekers who feel drawn to nondual teachings and possess a fervent desire to explore the true nature of reality unfiltered by their mind. To finally see through the illusion of separation and discove...

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Why We Must Work: Economic Freedom, Fulfilling Work, and Workplace Democracy

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Report copyright infringementby Jon D. Wisman (Author)Humans evolved to experience work as pleasurable and continued to find it pleasurable for the first 98% of our history, often likening it to play. The negative associations we see now with "work" stem from the extreme inequality and exploitation accompanying the rise of the state 5,500 years ago. Consequently, today many people view work negatively, seeing it as a means to gain income to enable consumption as opposed to serving as a means ...

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Report copyright infringementby Rod Branch (Author)WEEK MINDED: 52 Reflections on Leading and Living, One Week, One Story, One Measure at a Timeis a heartfelt collection of 52 weekly reflections drawn from Rod Branch's remarkable journey from sharecropper roots and Arctic oil fields to boardrooms and family life. Through authentic storytelling, Branch demonstrates how true leadership and resilience are cultivated in setbacks, relationships, and acts of caring, rather than fantastic success. E...

Make It Scream, Make It Burn: Essays - Paperback

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by Leslie Jamison (Author)From the "astounding" (Entertainment Weekly), "spectacularly evocative" (The Atlantic), and "brilliant" (Los Angeles Times) author of the New York Times bestsellers The Recovering and The Empathy Exams comes a return to the essay form in this expansive book. With the virtuosic synthesis of memoir, criticism, and journalism for which Leslie Jamison has been so widely acclaimed, the fourteen essays in Make It Scream, Make It Burn explore the oceanic depths of longing ...

Congratulations, by the Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness - Hardcover

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by George Saunders (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saunders's words tap into...

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Report copyright infringementby George S. Arundale (Author)""You"" by George S. Arundale is a spiritual book that explores the nature of the self and the universe. The author presents a philosophical and metaphysical perspective on the nature of consciousness, reality, and the human experience. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the nature of the self, the power of thought, the law of cause and effect, and the role of the individual in creating their own reality. Thro...

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Report copyright infringementby Franz Hartmann (Author)The Life of Paracelsus and the Substance of His Teachings is a biographical and philosophical work written by Franz Hartmann. The book details the life of Paracelsus, a renowned physician and alchemist who lived during the Renaissance period. It explores his teachings on medicine, philosophy, and spirituality, which were revolutionary for their time. The book delves into Paracelsus' unique approach to healing, which combined traditional m...

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Report copyright infringementby C. D. Yonge (Translator)Cicero's Treatise On The Nature Of The Gods is a philosophical work that explores the nature of the gods and the universe. Written by the Roman statesman and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero, the book is a dialogue between three characters who represent different schools of thought: the Epicureans, the Stoics, and the Academics. The book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different perspective on the nature of the god...

Out of the Darkness: Man's Struggle Against Himself

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin Campbell (Author)Navigating the Journey of Life: An Introspective Look at Triumphs and Trials, Choices and Regrets, Wisdom Gained Through Experience, and the Philosophy of Being Human in a World Full of Challenges, Growth, and the Pursuit of Meaningful Existence.In OUT OF THE DARKNESS, I delve into my personal journey, sharing the intricate tapestry of my life experiences, both uplifting and challenging. This autobiography is not just a recounting of even...

Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality - Paperback

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by Danielle Allen (Author)Featured on the front page of the New York Times, Our Declaration is already regarded as a seminal work that reinterprets the promise of American democracy through our founding text. Combining a personal account of teaching the Declaration with a vivid evocation of the colonial world between 1774 and 1777, Allen, a political philosopher renowned for her work on justice and citizenship reveals our nation s founding text to be an animating force that not only changed t...

Rational Piety and Social Reform in Glasgow: The Life, Philosophy, and Political Economy of James Mylne (1757-1839)

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Cowley (Author), David Fergusson (Foreword by)James Mylne (1757-1839) taught moral philosophy and political economy in Glasgow from 1797 to the mid-1830s. Rational Piety and Social Reform in Glasgow offers readers Mylne's biography, a summary of his lectures on moral philosophy and political economy, several interpretative essays, and a collation of his introductory lecture. Mylne's moral philosophy lectures cover the intellectual and active powers of m...

The Society of the Screen: Vilém Flusser's Radical Prescience

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Report copyright infringementby Martha Schwendener (Author)How a lifelong engagement with experimental art informed the brilliant Czech-Brazilian philosopher Vilém Flusser's early vision of a world dominated by glowing screens. Predicting the importance of technology and images for the twenty-first century as early as the 1970s, Vilém Flusser warned, "the basic structure of our thinking is about to experience a mutation." The bewitching images and screens that surround us could lead toward a ...

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Report copyright infringementby David Stewart (Author)Stewart experienced a vision at age seventeen and left his career later in life in order to write The Day of Fire. The pages tell the story of his extraordinary experience and propose answers to several questions that humanity has always pondered: -What makes happiness so hard for us to grasp in this life?-Is it possible for us to be certain of religious beliefs in the same way we are certain of other things?-And why is it that so many def...

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Hughes-Luing (Author)Via Adorations, Via Obliquities: A Life in Love and Reflectionby Philip Hughes-Luing (Author)A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Lifelong DevotionAcross five decades of devotion, loss, and spiritual discovery, Philip Hughes-Luing chronicles a rare and unwavering current of love that endures through time, grief, and transformation.From youthful first love in rural Minnesota to the profound partnerships that shaped his life through the AIDS er...

Hope California: My Journey with the Holy Spirit to Transform a State

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Report copyright infringementby Ché Ahn (Author)Can one changed life spark a state's transformation?For more than fifty years, Ché Ahn has stood at the crossroads of faith, leadership, and cultural transformation. Born in South Korea in the aftermath of war, Ché and his family came to America in search of freedom and opportunity. Ché has lived that American dream-earning advanced degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary and spending over forty years leading initiatives that strengthen familie...

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Report copyright infringementby P. W. Bridgman (Author)Reflections Of A Physicist is a collection of essays and lectures written by P. W. Bridgman, a renowned physicist and Nobel laureate. The book offers a fascinating insight into the world of physics, covering a wide range of topics from the fundamental principles of physics to the latest discoveries and innovations in the field.Bridgman's writing style is clear and concise, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all levels of exp...

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Report copyright infringementby Jimmy Gleason (Author)"Forged In Fire: From Fear to Faith," by Jimmy Gleason, is an impressive book about overcoming life's obstacles, finding your purpose and realizing your destiny. In this book you will discover that there truly is always a purpose to the pain we have in our lives. Beyond our trials are our richest treasures. Number of Pages: 172 Dimensions: 0.37 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date...