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Margaret Fuller: Collected Writings (Loa #388) - Hardcover

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by Margaret Fuller (Author), Noelle A. Baker (Editor), Megan Marshall (Editor)"Humanity can be divided into three classes: men, women, and Margaret Fuller."--Edgar Allan Poe A true American original--radical transcendentalist, intrepid journalist, and pioneering feminist--joins Library of America with the most authoritative single-volume collection of her writings ever, including many rare and previously unpublished works, newly transcribed from original notebooks and journals Transcendentali...

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Report copyright infringementby Gray Cox (Author)Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of our lives. Smarter Planet or Wiser Earth analyzes the challenges and proposes systematic dialogical strategies to address them. Using the best of contemporary research on conflict resolution and peacemaking including Quaker, Gandhian, Indigenous, and other traditions, methods of collaborative reasoning and ethical choice are proposed, including specific ways to teach ethics and run ou...

Digital Dilemmas: Navigating Ethics in the Age of AI and Surveillance

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Report copyright infringementby Ethan Ray (Author)In an age where technology is evolving at breakneck speed, this book dives deep into the ethical complexities that come with our digital advancements. Ethan Ray explores the delicate balance between innovation and integrity. This book examines how artificial intelligence, data privacy, surveillance, and digital rights intersect with our daily lives. Through clear, engaging prose and insightful analysis, the author challenges us to consider how...

Liberalism: A Counter-History - Paperback

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by Domenico Losurdo (Author), Gregory Elliott (Translator)One of Europe's leading intellectual historians deconstructs the dark side of liberalism, sifting through 3 centuries of liberal writings by John Locke, Alexis de Tocqueville, and others. In this definitive historical investigation, Italian author and philosopher Domenico Losurdo argues that from the outset liberalism, as a philosophical position and ideology, has been bound up with the most illiberal of policies: slavery, colonialis...

The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World - Hardcover

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by Cathy Yandell (Author)In the tradition of Bringing up Bebe and French Toast, Cathy Yandell's The French Art of Living Well is a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre.What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept? In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays...

Animals, Robots, Gods: Adventures in the Moral Imagination - Hardcover

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by Webb Keane (Author)A mind-expanding exploration of the ethical bonds we share with the nonhuman Moral relationships saturate the living world, and the line between the human and nonhuman is blurrier than we might think. Animals, Robots, Gods provides a bold new vision of ethics defined less by the individual mind or society and more by our interactions with those around us, whether they are the pets we keep, the gods we believe in, or the machines we endow with life. Drawing on pioneering ...

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by Augustine (Author), Marcus Dods (Translator), Thomas Merton (Introduction by)One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton's words, "The City of G...

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Report copyright infringementby Masudul Alam Choudhury (Author), Mohammad Shahadat Hossain (Author)Computing Reality is a rare and challenging research output in the area of cybernetic and system theory explaining the meaning behind the understanding, interpretation and application of scientific methodology for knowing scientific truth. The fundamental goal of Computing Reality is to explain how knowledge in scientific investigation can be derived, organized and deciphered in the light of uni...

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Report copyright infringementby Masudul Alam Choudhury (Author), Mohammed Shahadat Hossain (Author)>Computing Reality is a rare and challenging research output in the area of cybernetic and system theory explaining the meaning behind the understanding, interpretation and application of scientific methodology for knowing scientific truth. The fundamental goal of Computing Reality is to explain how knowledge in scientific investigation can be derived, organized and deciphered in the light of...

The Same Paragraph Over and Over: Zephyr - The Art of Being

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Report copyright infringementby Barak Ben Dov (Author)To you, This Book contains Forwards and The Same Paragraph Over and Over Again. Every time the paragraph appears, it might be in a different font and size.I will post the Paragraph, that you wouldn't need to buy the book for the Paragraph itself.This Book was made to test a few things. One of them is how to publish a book.Like many other tests in life, also this one brought me more than I expected.This book is inspiring and thought-provoki...

Witnessing Trauma Black Youth on Social Media

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Report copyright infringementby Nick E. Evans (Author)This project delves into the intersection of past and present modes of curating Black trauma, specifically examining the transition from traditional scrapbooking methods used by the Emmett Till Generation to contemporary practices on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by the Trayvon Generation. The central argument posits that these digital spaces serve as an extension of historical scrapbooking, revealing paralle...

Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division - Paperback

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by Robert P. George (Author), Cornel West (Author)Two leading public intellectuals and dear friends--one progressive, one conservative--explore What is Truth? and Why Does Truth Matter? In Truth Matters, Cornel West and Robert P. George address a range of social issues on which Americans today are bitterly divided. Their book models robust intellectual engagement and civil discourse as they explore vital questions surrounding the idea of truth and its foundational role in our lives. Along the...

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by Niccolo Machiavelli (Author), George Bull (Translator), Anthony Grafton (Introduction by)Machiavelli's highly influential treatise on political power The Prince shocked Europe on publication with its advocacy of ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and its abandonment of conventional morality. Niccol Machiavelli drew on his own experience of office under the turbulent Florentine republic, rejecting traditional values of political theory and recognizing the complicated, transient n...

The Clockwork of Civilization, How History, Technology, and Philosophy Shape Human Progress

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Report copyright infringementby Emmanuel Joseph Joseph (Author)The Clockwork of Civilization: How History, Technology, and Philosophy Shape Human ProgressIn "The Clockwork of Civilization," readers embark on an enlightening journey through the pivotal moments and forces that have shaped human history. Spanning from the dawn of civilization to the digital age, this book delves into the intricate interplay of history, technology, and philosophy that drives human progress.Each chapter provides a...

A Mutant Ape? The Origin of Man's Descent

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Pitman (Author)This volume is the umbilical offshoot of its 'mother book', Science and the Soul. Both are truly original works. We begin by linking with the latter. Then, using facts from palaeoanthropology, biology (classical and molecular), information theory, design theory and philosophy, A Mutant Ape? assesses the two main interpretations of your human origin.The simple difference between these interpretations is identified. So also are the differen...

Military Might: Stratocracy's Grip on Civilian Life

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Report copyright infringementby Carlos Fernandez (Author)Stratocracy: The Dominance of the Military in Modern SocietyExplore the rise of stratocracy and its profound impact on civilian life, infrastructure, civil liberties, gender equality, and international relations. This comprehensive analysis delves into the militarization of public institutions, the erosion of civil liberties, the challenge of gender equality, the militarization of foreign policy, and the resistance to stratocracy. With ...

Justice Reigns: The Untold Stories of Kritarchy

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Report copyright infringementby Miguel Torres (Author)Kritarchy: The Power of Justice in Governance explores the rise, inner workings, and implications of the kritarchy system in modern society, highlighting its influence on governance, the intersection of justice and politics, and the impact of judicial decisions on society. Through a comprehensive examination of the judicial. book delves into the challenges, ethical dilemmas, and future possibilities of the kritarchy system. With its insigh...

Elders at the Helm: The Quiet Power of Gerontocracy

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Report copyright infringementby Hannah Vasquez (Author)In Gerontocracy: Power, Wisdom, and Social Change, the author delves into the fascinating world of gerontocracy, exploring its definition, historical examples, and evolution in modern times. Through a comprehensive study combining literature review, case studies, and interviews, this book investigates the impact of gerontocracy on decision-making, analyzes the relationship between age and authority, and assesses the effects of gerontocrac...

Thieves in Power: Inside the World of Kleptocracies

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Report copyright infringementby Ahmed Saleh (Author)Title: Kleptocracy Unveiled: Exposing Corruption, Confronting Power, and Building a Just World Title: Kleptocracy Unveiled: Exposing Corruption, Confronting Power, and Building. Just. Title: Kleptocracy Unveiled: Exposing Corruption, Confronting Power, and Building a Just WorldWorlda Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.47 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2024

Workers' World: Anarcho-Syndicalism in Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Tanya Greene (Author)Discover the history, principles, and relevance of Anarcho-Syndicalism in modern society, exploring key topics such as workers struggles, self-management, direct action, challenges faced, social justice, and its application in the 21st century. Learn how this movement fights oppression, advocates for workers rights, and addresses environmental sustainability. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN ...

Family First: Nepotism's Hidden Hand in Politics

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Report copyright infringementby Olivia Bennett (Author)Dynamics of Nepotism in Politics: Analyzing its Historical, Economic, and Democratic Implications and Examining Strategies for Combatting it Globally. Dynamics of Nepotism in Politics: Analyzing its Historical, Economic, and Democratic. for Combatt. it Globally.ngImplications and Examining Strategies Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2024

Random Rulers: The Curious Case of Demarchy

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Report copyright infringementby Sophie Zhang (Author)Discover the fascinating history of democracy, from its roots in ancient. its modern-day challenges and the emerging theory of demarchy, in this thought-provoking and insightful exploration. Examining case studies of demarchy in action and its implications for democracy, this book offers a vision for the future of political systems that is inclusive, participatory, and grounded in the principles of fairness and justice.Greece to ...

Expert Empire: Technocracy's Role in Modern Governance

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Report copyright infringementby David Singh (Author)Unleashing the Power of Technocracy: From its origins in the Enlightenment to its role in shaping public policy, this insightful exploration delves into the principles, challenges, and future prospects of technocratic governance in todays rapidly changing world. Discover the influence of scientific management, the impact of technocracy on economic and environmental policy, and the often contentious relationship between technocracy and democr...

Divine Dominion: The Lesser-Known Realms of Theocracy

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Report copyright infringementby Mariam El-Tayeb (Author)Explore the rich history, challenges, and future possibilities of theocratic governments. this comprehensive analysis. From ancient civilizations to modern-day societies, this book delves into the origins, power structures, and conflicts faced by these unique forms of governance. With a critical examination of the role of religion, human rights, and economic development, it offers valuable insights into the complex tensions between relig...

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Report copyright infringementby Ingrid Seabra (Author), Pedro Seabra (Author), Angela Chan (Author)Let's Ask AI explores philosophical questions through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. The brilliance of AI answers questions from centuries-old philosophy questions, ranging from existentialism, ethics, life, God, and more recent ideas of qualia and singularity. By approaching this subject matter philosophically, Let's Ask AI is accessible to those without a technical background or an inter...

Reviving Beethoven: The Greatest Book Ever Published 2

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Report copyright infringementby Miodrag Radovanovic (Author)Reviving Beethoven Book 2 is a kind of final part of my greatest invention in history, MR Natural Superintelligence software design formula, together with my website mrworldpeace.com and my profile on Quora, everything is a basis for the greatest software in history, software tool for reaching perfection. To help individuals and the whole humanity reach perfection in mind and life, reach healthy longevity and world peace and endless ...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Carnielli (Editor), Marcelo E. Coniglio (Editor), Itala M. Loffredo D'Ottaviano (Editor)The Many Sides of Logic'' is a volume containing a selection of the papers delivered at three simultaneous events held between 11-17 May 2008 in Paraty, RJ, Brazil, continuing a tradition of three decades of Brazilian and Latin-American meetings and celebrating the 30th anniversary of an institution congenital with the mature interest for logic, epistemology and his...

Witnessed Years: Essays in Honour of Petr Hajek

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Report copyright infringementby Petr Cintula (Editor), Zuzana Hanikova (Editor), Vitesslav Svejdar (Editor)Readers of this volume are invited on a journey through a logician's life, as witnessed by his colleagues and friends. They will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the regions of set theory, arithmetic, data analysis, algebra, fuzzy logic and other topics that Petr Hájek has shared with the contributors. Each of the contributions is unique in its approach as well as its person...

Dialogues, Logics and Other Strange Things. Essays in Honour of Shahid Rahman

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Report copyright infringementby Cedric Degremont (Editor), Laurent Keiff (Editor), Helge Ruckert (Editor)Non-classical views about important issues in logic and its philosophy are a distinctive trait of Shahid Rahman's work. This volume has been designed, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, as a gathering place for unconventional approaches, original ideas and attempts to question well-established standards. Some of the world top philosophers and logicians contributed to a brilliant collect...

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Report copyright infringementby Michal Pelis (Editor) Number of Pages: 298 Dimensions: 0.62 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: May 27, 2009

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Report copyright infringementby L. Magnani (Editor), R. Dossena (Editor)This volume is a collection of papers that explore various areas of common interest between philosophy, computing, and cognition. The book illustrates the rich intrigue of this fascinating recent intellectual story. It begins by providing a new analysis of the ideas related to computer ethics, such as the role in information technology of the so-called moral mediators, the relationship between intelligent machines and war...

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Report copyright infringementby R. Schmidt (Editor), I. Pratt-Hartmann (Editor), M. Reynolds (Editor)Modal logic is one of the most widely applied logical formalisms. Systems of modal logic are being used in many disciplines, ranging from artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, formal grammar and semantics to philosophy. This volume presents substantial recent advances in the relational and the algorithmic treatment of modal logics. It contains papers from the fifth conference...