Man S Nature And His Communities

Author : Reinhold Niebuhr
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610979481

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Man's Nature and His Communities by Reinhold Niebuhr Pdf

This book centers on the major theme of Reinhold Niebuhr's lifework, the nature of humanity and the political and social life. Idealistic and realistic social philosophies are reevaluated and tribalism is analyzed as a pervasive quality of humankind's societies. A thinker who has always advanced by criticizing his own assumptions, Dr. Niebuhr continued to break new ground and to reconsider some of his earlier judgments. In this book, Dr. Niebuhr reviews the doctrines of the political order advanced by religious and secular interests; he traces the long history of the paradox of man's obvious universal humanity and the tribal loyalties which are the roots of human inhumanity; and he deals with the complex relation between ambition and creativity. Adding to and modifying his remarkable contribution to contemporary thought, Dr. Niebuhr has written a book that is of fundamental importance.

Author : Lee R. Dice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:459232205

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Man's Nature and Nature's Man, the Ecology of Human Communities. Lee R. Dice by Lee R. Dice Pdf

Author : Lee Dice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0472751042

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Man's Nature and Nature's Man by Lee Dice Pdf

In Man's Nature and Nature's Man, Lee R. Dice tells of the interrelationship of man in his communities, of his plant and animal associates, and of how they act one upon the other. He describes the laws that govern their rise and decline, and the regulatory mechanisms set up by nature and by man himself that promote human progress. He deals with the dynamics of human populations, and with the philosophical and moral bases of human communities. Finally, he casts his eye upon the prospects before us. "A series of well-regulated world communities," he writes, "is not likely to be constructed soon nor without tremendous effort and travail. Nevertheless, the evolutionary trend is in that direction. Selfishness, ignorance, and bigotry may delay the discovery and application of these principles. But no force will be able to prevent the evolution of world communities which will continually advance toward ever higher levels of culture. If effective efforts are made to discover and apply the natural laws that affect human affairs, the time required can be greatly shortened. Our future is in our own hands."

Author : Reinhold Niebuhr
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646982240

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The Nature and Destiny of Man by Reinhold Niebuhr Pdf

The Nature and Destiny of Man issues a vigorous challenge to Western civilization to understand its roots in the faith of the Bible, particularly in the Hebraic tradition. Niebuhr here lays out his influential understanding of the two poles of human existence: finitude and freedom. Individual human thriving requires that we fully understand and honor both of these aspects of our nature, yet human history demonstrates our penchant for placing one over the other. This book is arguably Reinhold Niebuhr's most important work. It offers a sustained articulation of Niebuhr’s theological ethics and is considered a landmark in twentieth-century thought.

Author : Bebhinn Donnelly
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0754643131

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A Natural Law Approach to Normativity by Bebhinn Donnelly Pdf

Exploring the relationship between natural law theory and the philosophy of law, Bebhinn Donnelly proposes a new approach to natural law theory - one which addresses some of the tradition's shortcomings, and advances further the approach to Hume's dichotomy. This volume will be of interest to academics in philosophy of law, moral/political philosophy, natural law theorists, and students of jurisprudence internationally.

Author : Richard Pierre Claude
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Law
ISBN : 0812213963

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Human Rights in the World Community by Richard Pierre Claude Pdf

Less Than a Roar

Author : A. Roy Eckardt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351293860

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How to Tell God from the Devil by A. Roy Eckardt Pdf

How to Tell God From the Devil is the first book to depict the relationship among comedy, the Devil, and God. Drawing from Jewish and Christian theories, Eckardt describes comedy as a means to distinguish the divine from the diabolic. He presents a thorough critique of efforts throughout history to justify God in the presence of radical evil and suffering. How to Tell God From the Devil is a sequel to Eckardt's fascinating earlier study Sitting in the Earth and Laughing. Eckardt offers a theological vision of the comic, and shows its practical use in differentiating God from the Devil. The viewpoint presupposed is a special application of the incongruity theory of humor, which sees humor as an attempt to deal with inexplicable occurrences. Eckardt shows how humor can make faulty explanations tolerable for examining evil and suffering, particularly the notion that God can somehow be "excused" for the terrible evils extant in the world. Eckardt critiques dualistic views that make the Devil and God independent sovereign beings, and monistic views that try to reduce evil to non-being. Eckardt holds God to be ultimately responsible for evil, in such ways that the only final resolution of evil-if there is such-is a form of divine comedy. Eckardt employs a variety of historical, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and theological sources. He discusses and assesses such diverse figures as Martin Luther, Reinhold Niebuhr, Zen Buddhists, Conrad Hyers, Nancy A. Walker, Jon D. Levenson, and Harvey Cox. How to Tell God From The Devil is an exceptional work, and will be significant and enjoyable for sociologists, theologians, philosophers, and specialists concerned with the study of humor.

Author : Catherine M. Harmer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597520461

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The Compassionate Community by Catherine M. Harmer Pdf

It is easier to identify the problems in our world than the solutions. And yet in many cases, there are solutions at hand. What is lacking is the will to apply them. In the heart of this book, Harmer identifies several problems: endemic poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and inadequate health care. In each case the significant causes of the current problem are juxtaposed with an analysis of failed strategies which continue to be fostered in spite of their failure. She then reviews alternative approaches, strategies that work which are actually being used, and which involve the whole community. 'The Compassionate Community' is a wise and inspiring book that cuts through ideological polarities and political impasses and provides hope for a different future in this new millennium. It includes a helpful resource list of community organizations, many of them profiled here.

Author : Ali Kemal Özcan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134211302

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Turkey's Kurds by Ali Kemal Özcan Pdf

The Kurdish Worker's Party (PKK) is examined here in this text on Kurdish nationalism. Incorporating recent field-based research results and newly translated material on Abdullah Ocalan, the PKK's long-time leader; it explores the nature and the organizational working of the party, from its growth in the late 1970s to its recent shrinkage. A variety of issues are addressed including: * the views and philosophy of Abdullah Ocalan * the successes and failures of the PKK in bringing about the Kurdish opposition in Turkey * the role of PKK's philosophy of recruitment, organizational diligence, use of arms and other contextual factors in Kurdish resistance * factors involved in the development of the nationalism of the Kurds in Turkey. The text also reappraises the Kurdish movement in Turkey and presents insights into the nature of Kurdish social structure, thinking, and the particularities of the Kurdish ethnic distinctness.

Author : Dieter T. Hessel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592443109

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Theology for Earth Community by Dieter T. Hessel Pdf

This volume brings together original essays by both seasoned professionals and emerging scholars who examine state-of-the-art scholarship and pedagogy in ecologically-alert theology. Authors assess what various theologians have to offer, and draw implications for reshaping religious and environmental studies, as well as preparing the next generations of church leaders or pastoral workers. What needs to be done, these authors ask, to bring biblical studies, systematics, social ethics, practical theology, spiritual formation, and liturgy up to speed with eco-justice thought and action on environmental questions?

Author : Derek R. Nelson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567266767

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What's Wrong with Sin by Derek R. Nelson Pdf

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Author : Reinhold Niebuhr
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451412827

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Reinhold Niebuhr by Reinhold Niebuhr Pdf

Reinhold Niebuhr, the most significant North American theologian since the eighteenth century, has decisively influenced the shape of Christian thought and action in the United States for much of the twentith century. Niebuhr addressed social and political issues from the perspective of "Christian Realism." This was his blend of liberalism, shrewd social analysis, and elements within the Augustinian tradition. His legacy continues to be influenced through his writings and the work of many of his distinguished students. Larry Rasmussen's introductory essay and notes on the selected texts set Niebuhr in his historical context, chart the development of his thought and indicate the significance of his theology in the development of Christian theology as a whole.

Author : Hugh Doherty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Organism (Philosophy)
ISBN : UCAL:B2985706

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Organic Philosophy; Or, Man's True Place in Nature ...: Outlines of ontology. Eternal forces, laws, and principles by Hugh Doherty Pdf

Author : Maurizio Valsania
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813933573

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Nature's Man by Maurizio Valsania Pdf

Although scholars have adequately covered Thomas Jefferson's general ideas about human nature and race, this is the first book to examine what Maurizio Valsania terms Jefferson's "philosophical anthropology"--philosophical in the sense that he concerned himself not with describing how humans are, culturally or otherwise, but with the kind of human being Jefferson thought he was, wanted to become, and wished for citizens to be for the future of the United States. Valsania's exploration of this philosophical anthropology touches on Jefferson's concepts of nationalism, slavery, gender roles, modernity, affiliation, and community. More than that, Nature's Man shows how Jefferson could advocate equality and yet control and own other human beings. A humanist who asserted the right of all people to personal fulfillment, Jefferson nevertheless had a complex philosophy that also acknowledged the dynamism of nature and the limits of human imagination. Despite Jefferson's famous advocacy of apparently individualistic rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Valsania argues that both Jefferson's yearning for the human individual to become something good and his fear that this hypothetical being would turn into something bad were rooted in a specific form of communitarianism. Absorbing and responding to certain moral-philosophical currents in Europe, Jefferson's nature-infused vision underscored the connection between the individual and the community.

Author : Samuel Freiherr von Pufendorf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1735
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019436502

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The Whole Duty of Man According to the Law of Nature ... Now Made English. The Fifth Edition with the Notes of Mr. Barbeyrac, and Many Other Additions and Amendments ... By Andrew Tooke by Samuel Freiherr von Pufendorf Pdf