Between Reason And Experience

Author : Andrew Feenberg
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780262265652

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Between Reason and Experience by Andrew Feenberg Pdf

A leading philosopher of technology calls for the democratic coordination of technical rationality with everyday experience. The technologies, markets, and administrations of today's knowledge society are in crisis. We face recurring disasters in every domain: climate change, energy shortages, economic meltdown. The system is broken, despite everything the technocrats claim to know about science, technology, and economics. These problems are exacerbated by the fact that today powerful technologies have unforeseen effects that disrupt everyday life; the new masters of technology are not restrained by the lessons of experience, and accelerate change to the point where society is in constant turmoil. In Between Reason and Experience, leading philosopher of technology Andrew Feenberg makes a case for the interdependence of reason—scientific knowledge, technical rationality—and experience. Feenberg examines different aspects of the tangled relationship between technology and society from the perspective of critical theory of technology, an approach he has pioneered over the past twenty years. Feenberg points to two examples of democratic interventions into technology: the Internet (in which user initiative has influenced design) and the environmental movement (in which science coordinates with protest and policy). He examines methodological applications of critical theory of technology to the case of the French Minitel computing network and to the relationship between national culture and technology in Japan. Finally, Feenberg considers the philosophies of technology of Heidegger, Habermas, Latour, and Marcuse. The gradual extension of democracy into the technical sphere, Feenberg argues, is one of the great political transformations of our time.

Author : Marziyeh Bakhshizadeh
Publisher : Verlag Barbara Budrich
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783863882983

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Changing Gender Norms in Islam Between Reason and Revelation by Marziyeh Bakhshizadeh Pdf

Women‘s movements in Islamic countries have had a long and arduous journey in their quest for the realization of human rights and genuine equality. The author examines whether discriminatory laws against women do in fact originate from Islam and, ultimately, if there is any interpretation of Islam compatible with gender equality. She investigates women’s rights in Iran since the 1979 Revolution from the perspectives of the main currents of Islamic thought, fundamentalists, reformists, and seculars, using a sociological explanation.

Author : Jorge Cândido de Assis,Cecília Cruz Villares,Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783031245565

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Between Reason and Illusion by Jorge Cândido de Assis,Cecília Cruz Villares,Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan Pdf

This book realistically describes the experiences of people living with schizophrenia and their families, from the detection of the first symptoms until the development of treatments and strategies to cope with this unique human condition. Schizophrenia is a form of psychosis in which subjective aspects, such as hallucinatory and delusional phenomena, tend to distort the understanding of reality. Because psychotic states fluctuate in intensity over time, those affected literally live between reason and illusion. Between Reason and Illusion: Demystifying Schizophrenia is an invitation to understand what it means to develop schizophrenia and to live with it throughout one's life. And this is an invitation to all those who are in some way affected by this condition: those who live with it, family members, friends, health professionals, and everyone who want to have a non-stigmatized view of mental disorders and people who live with them. “Faced with psychosis, the person affected by the disease and the family are lost and go looking for alternative or spiritual help, which usually delays the beginning of treatment. Jorge, Cecília and Rodrigo had the courage to face a difficult theme and the happy idea of writing a book of an educational nature about schizophrenia. The book's originality lies in the fact that it was written taking into account the experience of the person with the disease and his or her family members in the face of this something new that has occurred in their lives”. - Dr. Itiro Shirakawa, Professor Emeritus of the Paulista Medical School of the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP/EPM), Brazil.

Author : J.M. Robertson
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783732677856

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Rationalism by J.M. Robertson Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Rationalism by J.M. Robertson

Author : Kimerer L. LaMothe
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004390003

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A History of Theory and Method in the Study of Religion and Dance by Kimerer L. LaMothe Pdf

LaMothe paves the way for new theories and methods in the study of religion and dance by critiquing and displacing a conceptual dichotomy between “religion” and “dance” forged in the colonial era that justified western Christian hostility towards dance traditions across six continents over six centuries.

Author : A. C. BAINE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020775188

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An Essay on the Harmonious Relations between Divine Faith and Natural Reason. To which are added two chapters on the divine office of the Church by A. C. BAINE Pdf

Author : Patrizia Anesa,Aurora Fragonara
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030700911

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Discourse Processes between Reason and Emotion by Patrizia Anesa,Aurora Fragonara Pdf

This book addresses different forms of discourse by analysing the emergence of power dynamics in communication and their importance in shaping the production and reception of messages. The chapters focus on specific cognitive aspects, such as the verbal expression of reasoning or emotions, as well as on linguistic and discursive processes. The interaction between reasoning, feelings, and emotions is described in relation to several fields of discourse where power dynamics may emerge and includes, among others, political, media, and academic discourse. This volume aims to include representative instances of this heterogeneity and is deeply rooted, both theoretically and methodologically, in the acknowledgment that the investigation of the complex interaction between reason and emotion in discursive productions cannot be exempt from the adoption of a multi-disciplinary perspective. By providing a critical reflection of their methodological decisions, and describing the implications of their research projects, the contributors offer insights which are relevant for students, researchers, and practitioners operating in the broad field of discourse studies.

Author : Karin de Boer,Tinca Prunea-Bretonnet
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780429884801

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The Experiential Turn in Eighteenth-Century German Philosophy by Karin de Boer,Tinca Prunea-Bretonnet Pdf

This collection of essays challenges the prevailing assumption that eighteenth-century German philosophy prior to Kant was largely defined by post-Leibnizian rationalism and, accordingly, a low esteem of the cognitive function of the senses. It does so by highlighting the various ways in which eighteenth-century German philosophers reconceived the notion and role of experience in their efforts to identify, defend, and contest the contribution of sensibility to disciplines such as metaphysics, theology, the natural sciences, psychology, and aesthetics. Engaging in depth with Tschirnhaus, Wolff, the Wolffians, eclecticism, Popularphilosophie, the Berlin Academy, Tetens, and Kant, its thirteen chapters present a more nuanced understanding of the German reception of British and French ideas and dismiss the prevailing view that German philosophy was largely isolated from European debates. Moreover, the book introduces a number of relatively unknown, but highly relevant philosophers and developments to non-specialized scholars and contributes to a better understanding of the richness and complexity of the German Enlightenment.

Author : John C. Haughey
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597525695

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The Faith That Does Justice by John C. Haughey Pdf

The essays in this volume address a closely interconnected set of questions: To be true to its mission, what function is the Church meant to perform? What does the faith of Christians contribute to the human perception of justice? What is the theological significance of action undertaken by Christians for political or social transformation? Is justice to be looked on as one of the moral virtues that it is incumbent on Christians to practice or has it a more intrinsic link to the gift of faith which Christians have received? Does the following of Christ call Christians away from social systems into Òthe new creation or is the call extended to them to concern themselves with the social systems which shape human beings? -- from the Foreword Contributors include: -Avery Dulles -William Dych -John Donahue -John Langan -David Hollenbach -Richard Roach -William Walsh

Author : Muzaffar Ali
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000883510

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India, Habermas and the Normative Structure of Public Sphere by Muzaffar Ali Pdf

This book examines how the contemporary Indian situation poses a strict theoretical challenge to Habermas’s theorization of the public sphere and employs the method of samvāda to critically analyse and dissect its universalist claims. It invites the reader to consider the possibility of imagining a normative Indian public sphere that is embedded in the Indian context—in a native and not nativist sense—to get past the derivative language of philosophical and political discourses prevalent within Indian academia. The book proposes that the dynamic cooperative space between Indian political theory and contemporary Indian philosophy is effectively suited to theorize the native idea of the Indian public sphere. It underlines the normative need for a natively theorized Indian public sphere to further the multilayered democratization of public spheres within diverse communities that constitute Indian society. The book will be a key read for contemporary studies in philosophy, political theory, sociology, postcolonial theory, history and media and communication studies.

Author : Jordan R. Jensen
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781527539235

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Self-Action Leadership (Volume I) by Jordan R. Jensen Pdf

Self-Action Leadership (Volumes 1 and 2) provides the first, and only, books of their kind in the academic world today. This two volume set single-handedly carves out a new and unique scholarly niche by providing the first comprehensive and secular manual to holistically address society’s universal need for personal leadership and character education. Its single-minded aim is the global promotion and proliferation of leadership, character, and life skills education in nations, communities, organizations, schools, homes, and individual lives everywhere. The concept of Self-Action Leadership (SAL) is rooted in 30 years of extensive research spanning the fields of self-leadership, leadership, action research, character education, and autoethnography. In addition to drawing on the scholarship of these extant fields, SAL simultaneously builds upon them by introducing an original theory and model that executives, administrators, scholars, teachers, and practitioners alike can universally utilize to their own advantages and to the benefit of their colleagues, subordinates, and students. Volume I—The Self-Action Leadership Theory—contains prefacing material for the combined texts. It also includes the first four book sections of the two volume set.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 922 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : CORNELL:31924092498629

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The Encyclopædia Britannica by Anonim Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781465441065

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The Philosophy Book by DK Pdf

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Philosophy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Philosophy, with: - Key quotes from more than 100 of the great thinkers of philosophy - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to philosophy, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover how key concepts in philosophy have shaped our world, with authoritative articles that explore big ideas. Learn about everyone who's contributed to the flow of world philosophy, from antiquity to the modern age, through superb mind maps explaining the line of thought. Your Philosophical Questions, Simply Explained If you thought it was difficult to learn philosophy and its many concepts, The Philosophy Book presents the key ideas in a clear layout. Find out what philosophers thought about the nature of reality, and the fundamental questions we ask ourselves; What is the meaning of life? What is the Universe made of? And work your way through the different branches of philosophy such as metaphysics and ethics, from ancient and modern thinkers. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Philosophy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Author : Miklós Vassányi,Enikő Sepsi,Anikó Daróczi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319450698

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The Immediacy of Mystical Experience in the European Tradition by Miklós Vassányi,Enikő Sepsi,Anikó Daróczi Pdf

This volume examines mystical experiences as portrayed in various ways by “authors” such as philosophers, mystics, psychoanalysts, writers, and peasant women. These “mystical authors” have, throughout the ages, attempted to convey the unsayable through writings, paintings, or oral stories. The immediate experience of God is the primary source and ultimate goal of these mystical expressions. This experience is essentially ineffable, yet all mystical authors, either consciously or unconsciously, feel an urge to convey what they have undergone in the moments of rapture. At the same time they are in the role of intermediaries: the goal of their self-expression – either written, painted or oral – is to make others somehow understand or feel what they have experienced, and to lead others toward the spiritual goal of human life. This volume studies the mystical experiences and the way they have been described or portrayed in West-European culture, from Antiquity to the present, from an interdisciplinary perspective, and approaches the concept of “immediate experience” in various ways.

Author : Claudio Minca,Tim Oakes
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461646372

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Travels in Paradox by Claudio Minca,Tim Oakes Pdf

This innovative volume focuses on tourism through the twin lenses of cultural theory and cultural geography. Presenting a set of innovative case studies on tourist places around the world, the contributors explore the paradoxes of the tourist experience and the implications of these paradoxes for our broader understanding of modern identity as simultaneously grounded and mobile. The book examines how tourism reveals the paradoxical ways that places are both mobile and rooted, real and fake, inhabited by those who are simultaneously insiders and outsiders, and both subjectively experienced and objectively viewed. This rich blend of empirical and theoretical analysis will be invaluable for cultural geographers, anthropologists, and sociologists of tourism.