Reason Unbound

Author : Mohammad Azadpur
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781438437644

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Reason Unbound by Mohammad Azadpur Pdf

This intriguing work offers a new perspective on Islamic Peripatetic philosophy, critiquing modern receptions of such thought and highlighting the contribution it can make to contemporary Western philosophy. Mohammad Azadpur focuses on the thought of Alfarabi and Avicenna, who, like ancient Greek philosophers and some of their successors, viewed philosophy as a series of spiritual exercises. However, Muslim Peripatetics differed from their Greek counterparts in assigning importance to prophecy. The Islamic philosophical account of the cultivation of the soul to the point of prophecy unfolds new vistas of intellectual and imaginative experience and accords the philosopher an exceptional dignity and freedom. With reference to both Islamic and Western philosophers, Azadpur discusses how Islamic Peripatetic thought can provide an antidote to some of modernity's philosophical problems. A discussion of the development of later Islamic Peripatetic thought is also included.

Author : Lesley Cowling,Carolyn Hamilton
Publisher : Wits University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781776145898

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Babel Unbound by Lesley Cowling,Carolyn Hamilton Pdf

In this timely, original and sophisticated collection, writers from the Global South demonstrate that forms of publicness are multiple, mobile and varied. The notion that societies mediate issues through certain kinds of engagement is at the heart of imaginings of democracy and often centers on the ideal of the public sphere. But this imagined foundation of how we live collectively appears to have suffered a dramatic collapse across the world, with many democracies apparently unable to solve problems through talk – or even to agree on who speaks, in what ways and where. In the 10 essays in this timely, original and sophisticated collection, writers from southern Africa combine theoretical analysis with the examination of historical cases and contemporary developments to demonstrate that forms of publicness are multiple, mobile and varied. They propose new concepts and methodologies to analyse how public engagements work in society. Babel Unbound examines charged examples from the Global South, such as the centuries old Timbuktu archive, Nelson Mandela as a powerful absent presence in 1960s public life, and the challenges to the terms of contemporary debate around the student activism of #rhodesmustfall and #feesmustfall. These show how issues of public discussion span both archive and media, verbal debates in formal spaces and visual performances that circulate in unpredictable ways.

Author : Gabriele Gava
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781009187329

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Kant's Critique of Pure Reason and the Method of Metaphysics by Gabriele Gava Pdf

In two often neglected passages of the Critique of Pure Reason, Kant submits that the Critique is a 'treatise' or a 'doctrine of method'. These passages are puzzling because the Critique is only cursorily concerned with identifying adequate procedures of argument for philosophy. In this book, Gabriele Gava argues that these passages point out that the Critique is the doctrine of method of metaphysics. Doctrines of method have the task of showing that a given science is indeed a science because it possesses 'architectonic unity' – which happens when it realizes the 'idea' of a science. According to Gava's novel approach, the Critique establishes that metaphysics is capable of this unity, and his reading of the Critique from this perspective not only illuminates the central role of the Transcendental Doctrine of Method within it, but also clarifies the relationship between the different parts of the work.

Author : Andrew Cooper
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192696922

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Kant and the Transformation of Natural History by Andrew Cooper Pdf

Andrew Cooper presents the first systematic study of Kant's account of natural history. Cooper contends that Kant made a decisive contribution to one of the most explosive and understudied revolutions in the history of science: the addition of time to the frame in which explanations are required, sought, and justified in natural science. Through addressing a wide range of Kant's works, Cooper challenges the claim that Kant's theory of science denies a developmental conception of nature and argues instead that it establishes a method by which natural historians can genuinely dispute historical claims and potentially come to consensus. This method, Cooper argues, can be used to expose serious flaws in Kant's own historical reasoning, including the formation and defence of his racist views. The book will be valuable to philosophers seeking to discern both the power and limitations of Kant's theory of science, and to historians of science working on the fractured landscape of eighteenth-century Newtonianism.

Author : Neal Shusterman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481457248

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UnBound by Neal Shusterman Pdf

Find out what happens to Connor, Risa, and Lev now that they've finally destroyed the Proactive Citizenry in this collection of short stories set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Unwind Dystology by Neal Shusterman. Connor Lassiter's fight to bring down Proactive Citizenry and find a suitable alternative to unwinding concluded in UnDivided. Now Connor, Risa, and Lev are free to live in a peaceful future--or are they? Neal Shusterman brings back his beloved Unwind characters for his fans to see what's left for those who were destined to be unwound.

Author : Beverley Best,Werner Bonefeld,Chris O′Kane
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 2920 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526455628

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The SAGE Handbook of Frankfurt School Critical Theory by Beverley Best,Werner Bonefeld,Chris O′Kane Pdf

The SAGE Handbook of Frankfurt School Critical Theory expounds the development of critical theory from its founding thinkers to its contemporary formulations in an interdisciplinary setting. It maps the terrain of a critical social theory, expounding its distinctive character vis-a-vis alternative theoretical perspectives, exploring its theoretical foundations and developments, conceptualising its subject matters both past and present, and signalling its possible future in a time of great uncertainty. Taking a distinctively theoretical, interdisciplinary, international and contemporary perspective on the topic, this wide-ranging collection of chapters is arranged thematically over three volumes: Volume I: Key Texts and Contributions to a Critical Theory of Society Volume II: Themes Volume III: Contexts This Handbook is essential reading for scholars and students in the field, showcasing the scholarly rigor, intellectual acuteness and negative force of critical social theory, past and present.

Author : M. J. Newby
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781848767508

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Eudaimonia - Happiness Is Not Enough by M. J. Newby Pdf

What the love of wisdom is and how it enables us to live in today`s world are explored in this ambitious work. Rich insights into what human maturity means and how it is reached have become too easily lost or confined to the world of high academia. Well-being, the true goal of human being, has been tragically reduced to `happiness` and its meanings lost. No subject could be more important, and few modern works deal with it that are not religious, dogmatic and furtively proselytising. Profound ideas are here applied to such unlikely things as skateboarding, love-making, getting rich, tourism and playing cricket, all of which can become a means to the development of mental strength and genuine love. Post-religious spirituality, clarified here, is the development of the psyche, which is as important as finding or losing oneself, and winning or losing in the arena of living. In the age of fiction our lives are enriched by myriad vital stories, personally loved, and also endowed with wider meanings through living in the shared master story for today, the incomplete saga of the salvation of the planet. Radical implications for education, human communication, politics and a sustainable future permeate the text, which calls upon authoritative voices from recent times and the deeper past, from Socrates to Habermas. from Judaism and Christianity to Islam and the traditions of the East. This is no mere history, but the building of a radical approach to human spirituality, lifestyle, communication and life-goals. Although the way is hard, deliverance from the darkness of consumerism, the pressure of rivalry, and confusion about ultimate goals is offered in this book. The thorough bibliography and referencing enable the reader to pursue a wide range of topics, and render the work suitable for the hard-pressed student as well as readers-for-leisure.

Author : Lydia Azadpour,Sarah Flavel,Russell Re Manning
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350076525

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Differences in Identity in Philosophy and Religion by Lydia Azadpour,Sarah Flavel,Russell Re Manning Pdf

This book explores the constitutive role alterity plays in identity formation in Western and Eastern traditions. It examines the significance of difference in conceptions of identity across major philosophical and religious traditions in a global and comparative context, considering Ancient Greek and Egyptian, Chinese, Islamic, European and Japanese philosophies. In addition, the book opens up discussion of less dominant trends in philosophical thinking, particularly the spaces between self-same existence and otherness in the histories of philosophical and religious thought. Chapters critique both essentialist and postmodern understandings of self-constitution by questioning the ordinary narrative of identity construction across Western and non-Western traditions. The book also explores the construction of selfhood from a wide range of perspectives, drawing upon individual philosophers (including Plotinus, Descartes, Geulincx, Hume, de Beauvoir and Ueda) as well as religious and philosophical movements, including Confucian philosophy, Zen Buddhism, Protestantism and Post-Phenomenology. Differences in Identity in Philosophy and Religion represents a landmark study, drawing together a range of approaches, perspectives and traditions to explore how identity is constructed across the world.

Author : A.I Lvovsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662565841

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Quantum Physics by A.I Lvovsky Pdf

This textbook is intended to accompany a two-semester course on quantum mechanics for physics students. Along with the traditional material covered in such a course (states, operators, Schrödinger equation, hydrogen atom), it offers in-depth discussion of the Hilbert space, the nature of measurement, entanglement, and decoherence – concepts that are crucial for the understanding of quantum physics and its relation to the macroscopic world, but rarely covered in entry-level textbooks. The book uses a mathematically simple physical system – photon polarization – as the visualization tool, permitting the student to see the entangled beauty of the quantum world from the very first pages. The formal concepts of quantum physics are illustrated by examples from the forefront of modern quantum research, such as quantum communication, teleportation and nonlocality. The author adopts a Socratic pedagogy: The student is guided to develop the machinery of quantum physics independently by solving sets of carefully chosen problems. Detailed solutions are provided.

Author : J. Anthony Blair ,Christopher W. Tindale
Publisher : University of Windsor
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780920233924

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Rigour and Reason: Essays in Honour of Hans Vilhelm Hansen by J. Anthony Blair ,Christopher W. Tindale Pdf

Built in the centre of Copenhagen, and noted for its equestrian stairway, the Rundetaarn (Round Tower), was intended as an astronomical observatory. Part of a complex of buildings that once included a university library, it affords expansive views of the city in every direction, towering above what surrounds it. The metaphor of the towering figure, who sees what others might not, whose vantage point allows him to visualize how things fit together, and who has an earned-stature of respect and authority, fits another Danish stalwart, Hans Vilhelm Hansen, whose contributions to the fields of informal logic and argument theory have earned the gratitude of his colleagues, and inspired this collection of essays, written to express the appreciation of its authors and of the many, many colleagues they represent.

Author : Riot Games
Publisher : Voracious
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780316430043

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League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra (Official Companion) by Riot Games Pdf

Unlock the mysteries and magic within League of Legends, one of the world's most popular video games, in this encyclopedic and collectible companion book that explores the game's epic lore. Embark on a journey through the realms of Runeterra in this first-ever collectible companion book, published to celebrate the game's tenth anniversary. Spanning the farthest reaches of this universe and venturing into uncharted territory, this encyclopedic compendium connects players to the rich storytelling that inspires all the action. Inside, you'll find: An expedition through eleven regions, chronicling conflicts, entrenched rivalries, and covert alliances Hundreds of illustrations, including never-before-seen maps and artwork Insights into the heroes, flora, fauna, architecture, politics, and technologies from all corners of this world Original narratives that bring the cultures of Runeterra to life League of Legends is an online game played by millions of people around the world, offering endless engagement with an expanding roster of champions, frequent updates, and a thriving esports scene. This volume is an essential reference for fans everywhere.

Author : Sara Luck
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476713168

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Hearts Unbound by Sara Luck Pdf

Forced to seek a doctor's care after being assaulted in her emigrant parents' boarding house, spirited Pia Caranza bonds with respected doctor Bart Wilson, who avoids relationships after tragically losing his wife in childbirth.

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1797
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z206635205

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Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire; with Memoirs of His Life and Writings, Composed by Himself; Illustrated from His Letters, with Occasional Notes and Narrative by John Lord Sheffield by Edward Gibbon Pdf

Author : Michael Detlefsen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781134975280

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Proof, Logic and Formalization by Michael Detlefsen Pdf

A collection of essays from distinguished contributors looking at why it is that mathematical proof is given precedence over other forms of mathematical justification.

Author : Albrecht Classen
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 2849 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783110215588

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Handbook of Medieval Studies by Albrecht Classen Pdf

This interdisciplinary handbook provides extensive information about research in medieval studies and its most important results over the last decades. The handbook is a reference work which enables the readers to quickly and purposely gain insight into the important research discussions and to inform themselves about the current status of research in the field. The handbook consists of four parts. The first, large section offers articles on all of the main disciplines and discussions of the field. The second section presents articles on the key concepts of modern medieval studies and the debates therein. The third section is a lexicon of the most important text genres of the Middle Ages. The fourth section provides an international bio-bibliographical lexicon of the most prominent medievalists in all disciplines. A comprehensive bibliography rounds off the compendium. The result is a reference work which exhaustively documents the current status of research in medieval studies and brings the disciplines and experts of the field together.