Plurality And Progress

Author : Peter Wagner
Publisher : Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8787564203

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Europeans - or "Westerners" - have long been inclined to think that their form of socio-political organisation, often referred to as "modern", is superior to others in both normative and functional terms. In both political philosophy and comparative-historical sociology, however, this claim has recently been critically debated and re-assessed. After reviewing the recent debate, this volume addresses the following key questions: if there is now a plurality of forms of modern socio-political organisation, what does this entail for our time-honoured idea of progress, or in other words, for our hope that the future world can be better than the present one? And: if despite all nuance our concept of modernity is in some way inextricably tied to the history of Europe, how can we compare different forms of modernity in a 'symmetric', non-biased or non-Eurocentric way? These questions gain a particular sense of urgency in our era of so-called globalisation, of radical time-space compression, because the claims and expectations of modernity have now become inescapable in ever more walks of life and for many more people than ever.

Author : Sophie Loidolt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351804028

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Phenomenology of Plurality by Sophie Loidolt Pdf

Winner of the 2018 Edwin Ballard Prize awarded by the Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology This book develops a unique phenomenology of plurality by introducing Hannah Arendt’s work into current debates taking place in the phenomenological tradition. Loidolt offers a systematic treatment of plurality that unites the fields of phenomenology, political theory, social ontology, and Arendt studies to offer new perspectives on key concepts such as intersubjectivity, selfhood, personhood, sociality, community, and conceptions of the "we." Phenomenology of Plurality is an in-depth, phenomenological analysis of Arendt that represents a viable third way between the "modernist" and "postmodernist" camps in Arendt scholarship. It also introduces a number of political and ethical insights that can be drawn from a phenomenology of plurality. This book will appeal to scholars interested in the topics of plurality and intersubjectivity within phenomenology, existentialism, political philosophy, ethics, and feminist philosophy.

Author : James Kellenberger
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0271039418

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Moral Relativism, Moral Diversity, and Human Relationships by James Kellenberger Pdf

This book aims to clarify the debate between moral relativists and moral absolutists by showing what is right and what is wrong about each of these positions, by revealing how the phenomenon of moral diversity is connected with moral relativism, and by arguing for the importance of relationships between persons as key to reaching a satisfactory understanding of the issues involved in the debate.

Author : Adriana G. Bus,Susan B. Neuman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135859909

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Multimedia and Literacy Development by Adriana G. Bus,Susan B. Neuman Pdf

Representing the state of the art in multimedia applications and their promise for enhancing early literacy development, this volume, the first synthesis of evidence-based research in its field, broadens the field of reading research by looking beyond print-only experiences to young readers’ encounters with multimedia stories on Internet and DVD.

Author : United States. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2494 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Patents
ISBN : PSU:000065837306

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office by United States. Patent Office Pdf

Author : United States. Patent and Trademark Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Patents
ISBN : PSU:000066183570

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office by United States. Patent and Trademark Office Pdf

Author : Orestes Augustus Brownson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105013080200

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The Works of Orestes A. Brownson: Civilization by Orestes Augustus Brownson Pdf

Author : Haridimos Tsoukas,Christian Knudsen
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks Online
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199275254

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The Oxford Handbook of Organization Theory by Haridimos Tsoukas,Christian Knudsen Pdf

2) How has organization theory developed over time, and what structure has the field taken? What assumptions does knowledge produced in organization theory incorporate, and what forms do its knowledge claims take as they are put forward for public adoption? 3) How have certain well-known controversies in organization theory, such as for example, the structure/agency dilemma, the study of organizational culture, the different modes of explanation, the micro/macro controversy, and the differnet explanations produced by organizational economists and sociologists, been dealt with? 4) How, and in what ways, is knowledge generated in organization theory related to action? What features must organization theory knowledge have in order to be actionable, and of relevance to the world 'out there'? How have ethical concerns been taken into account in organization theory? 5) What is the future of organization theory? What direction should the field take? What must change in the way research is conducted and key theoretical terms are conceptualized so that organization theory enhances its capacity to generate valid and relevant knowledge?

Author : John Kekes
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996-03-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400821105

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The Morality of Pluralism by John Kekes Pdf

Controversies about abortion, the environment, pornography, AIDS, and similar issues naturally lead to the question of whether there are any values that can be ultimately justified, or whether values are simply conventional. John Kekes argues that the present moral and political uncertainties are due to a deep change in our society from a dogmatic to a pluralistic view of values. Dogmatism is committed to there being only one justifiable system of values. Pluralism recognizes many such systems, and yet it avoids a chaotic relativism according to which all values are in the end arbitrary. Maintaining that good lives must be reasonable, but denying that they must conform to one true pattern, Kekes develops and justifies a pluralistic account of good lives and values, and works out its political, moral, and personal implications.

Author : C. Mantzavinos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781107128514

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Explanatory Pluralism by C. Mantzavinos Pdf

This book proposes a new philosophical theory of scientific explanation by developing and defending the position of explanatory pluralism.

Author : Helena Miller,Lisa D. Grant,Alex Pomson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1299 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789400703544

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International Handbook of Jewish Education by Helena Miller,Lisa D. Grant,Alex Pomson Pdf

The International Handbook of Jewish Education, a two volume publication, brings together scholars and practitioners engaged in the field of Jewish Education and its cognate fields world-wide. Their submissions make a significant contribution to our knowledge of the field of Jewish Education as we start the second decade of the 21st century. The Handbook is divided broadly into four main sections: Vision and Practice: focusing on issues of philosophy, identity and planning –the big issues of Jewish Education. Teaching and Learning: focusing on areas of curriculum and engagement Applications, focusing on the ways that Jewish Education is transmitted in particular contexts, both formal and informal, for children and adults. Geographical, focusing on historical, demographic, social and other issues that are specific to a region or where an issue or range of issues can be compared and contrasted between two or more locations. This comprehensive collection of articles providing high quality content, constitutes a difinitive statement on the state of Jewish Education world wide, as well as through a wide variety of lenses and contexts. It is written in a style that is accessible to a global community of academics and professionals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Patents
ISBN : PSU:000066177975

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jacques-Eric Bergez,Elise Audouin,Olivier Therond
Publisher : Springer
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030019532

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Agroecological Transitions: From Theory to Practice in Local Participatory Design by Jacques-Eric Bergez,Elise Audouin,Olivier Therond Pdf

This Open Access book presents feedback from the ‘Territorial Agroecological Transition in Action’- TATA-BOX research project, which was devoted to these specific issues. The multidisciplinary and multi-organisation research team steered a four-year action-research process in two territories of France. It also presents: i) the key dimensions to be considered when dealing with agroecological transition: diversity of agriculture models, management of uncertainties, polycentric governance, autonomies, and role of actors’ networks; ii) an operational and original participatory process and associated boundary tools to support local stakeholders in shifting from a shared diagnosis to a shared action plan for transition, and in so doing developing mutual understanding and involvement; iii) an analysis of the main effects of the methodology on research organisation and on stakeholders’ development and application; iv) critical analysis and foresights on the main outcomes of TATA-BOX, provided by external researchers.

Author : Massachusetts. Constitutional Convention
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1374 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Constitutional conventions
ISBN : UOM:35112203453685

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Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State Convention by Massachusetts. Constitutional Convention Pdf

Author : Robert F Garnett Jr,Erik Olsen,Martha Starr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135230593

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Economic Pluralism by Robert F Garnett Jr,Erik Olsen,Martha Starr Pdf

Economists in the post-Cold War era are increasingly circumspect about universal, one-size-fits-all conceptions of human behaviour and economic institutions. Contemporary economics is thus marked by a nascent pluralism. Economic Pluralism brings these pluralist sensibilities to the fore. Its twenty original essays explore the positive potential and critical limits of pluralism in economic theory, philosophy, institutions, and policies, and education. These twenty original essays reflect the maturity and breadth of pluralist scholarship in economics today. The first eight chapters (including critical essays by Tony Lawson, Diana Strassmann et al., Frederic Lee, and David Colander) stake out contentious positions on the value of pluralism in economic theory and philosophy. The remaining chapters explore the meaning and consequences of pluralism in economic education, institutions, and policies. This volume provides a unique "second generation" discussion of pluralism in economics. Its twenty original essays stake out contentious positions on pluralism in economic theory, philosophy, institutions, and policies, and education, reflecting multiple generations and traditions of thought. It is a volume certain to spur wider conversation about the scope and value of economic pluralism for the 21st century. This volume would be of most interest as a supplementary text for graduate or undergraduate courses that include units on heterodox economics or economic philosophy.