The Singularity Heretic

Author : David Beers
Publisher : David Beers
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Singularity: Heretic by David Beers Pdf

One thousand years in the future, humans no longer rule... In the early twenty-first century, humanity marveled at its greatest creation: Artificial Intelligence. They never foresaw the consequences of such a creation, though... Now, in a world where humans must meet specifications to continue living, a man named Caesar emerges. Different, both in thought and talent, Caesar somehow slipped through the genetic net meant to catch those like him. Eyes are falling on Caesar now, though, and he can no longer hide. The Artificial Intelligence wants him dead, but others want him to lead their revolution… Can one man stand against humanity’s greatest creation? A don’t-miss epic science fiction novel that pits one man fighting for the future of all people!

Author : Karen Sullivan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226781693

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Truth and the Heretic by Karen Sullivan Pdf

"Exploring the figure of the heretic in Catholic writings of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as well as the heretic's characterological counterpart in troubadour lyrics, Arthurian romance, and comic tales, Truth and the Heretic seeks to understand why French and Occitan literature of the period celebrated the very characters who were so persecuted in society at large. Karen Sullivan proposes that such literature allowed medieval culture a means by which to express truths about heretics and the epistemological anxieties they aroused." "The first book-length study of the figure of the heretic in medieval French and Occitan literature, Truth and the Heretic will fascinate historians of ideas and literature as well as scholars of religion, critical theory, and philosophy."--

Author : Francois Laruelle
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441118332

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Future Christ by Francois Laruelle Pdf

One of the most exciting names in contemporary French philosophy explores the lessons of heresy to construct a new understanding of "belief."

Author : Colin Spencer
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Vegetarianism
ISBN : 0874517605

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The Heretic's Feast by Colin Spencer Pdf

Micronesia Country Study Guide - Strategic Information and Developments Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments

Author : Dean Grodzins
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780807862049

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American Heretic by Dean Grodzins Pdf

Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was a powerful preacher who rejected the authority of the Bible and of Jesus, a brilliant scholar who became a popular agitator for the abolition of slavery and for women's rights, and a political theorist who defined democracy as "government of all the people, by all the people, for all the people--words that inspired Abraham Lincoln. Parker had more influence than anyone except Ralph Waldo Emerson in shaping Transcendentalism in America. In American Heretic, Dean Grodzins offers a compelling account of the remarkable first phase of Parker's career, when this complex man--charismatic yet awkward, brave yet insecure--rose from poverty and obscurity to fame and notoriety as a Transcendentalist prophet. Grodzins reveals hitherto hidden facets of Parker's life, including his love for a woman who was not his wife, and presents fresh perspectives on Transcendentalism. Grodzins explores Transcendentalism's religious roots, shows the profound religious and political issues at stake in the "Transcendentalist controversy," and offers new insights into Parker's Transcendentalist colleagues, including Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Bronson Alcott. He traces, too, the intellectual origins of Parker's epochal definition of democracy as government of, by, and for the people. The manuscript of this book was awarded the Allan Nevins Prize by the Society of American Historians.

Author : Sebastian Moll
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 316150268X

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The Arch-heretic Marcion by Sebastian Moll Pdf

Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Edinburgh, 2009.

Author : Mr Ian Hunter,Professor Cary J Nederman,Professor John Christian Laursen
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409479543

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Heresy in Transition by Mr Ian Hunter,Professor Cary J Nederman,Professor John Christian Laursen Pdf

The concept of heresy is deeply rooted in Christian European culture. The palpable increase in incidences of heresy in the Middle Ages may be said to directly relate to the Christianity's attempts to define orthodoxy and establish conformity at its centre, resulting in the sometimes forceful elimination of Christian sects. In the transition from medieval to early modern times, however, the perception of heresy underwent a profound transformation, ultimately leading to its decriminalization and the emergence of a pluralistic religious outlook. The essays in this volume offer readers a unique insight into this little-understood cultural shift. Half of the chapters investigate the manner in which the church and its attendant civil authorities defined and proscribed heresy, whilst the other half focus on the means by which early modern writers sought to supersede such definition and proscription. The result of these investigations is a multifaceted historical account of the construction and serial reconstruction of one of the key categories of European theological, juristic and political thought. The contributors explore the role of nationalism and linguistic identity in constructions of heresy, its analogies with treason and madness, the role of class and status in the responses to heresy. In doing so they provide fascinating insights into the roots of the historicization of heresy and the role of this historicization in the emergence of religious pluralism.

Author : Frank J. Tipler
Publisher : Image
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385514255

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The Physics of Christianity by Frank J. Tipler Pdf

A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics. Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in The Physics of Christianity. In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. The Physics of Christianity presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study. Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity. Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets The Physics of Christianity apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.

Author : M. Patrick Graham,David Bagchi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227177181

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Luther as Heretic by M. Patrick Graham,David Bagchi Pdf

The publication of Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 immediately elicited responses from dozens of Roman Catholics in Germany and beyond. While Luther’s works and those of his leading supporters have been available in English translation for many years, those of most of his Catholic opponents have not. In order to address this imbalance, win a fairer hearing for the Catholic opposition, and make it possible for students to understand both sides of the sixteenth-century religious debates, translators have drawn on the rich resources of the Kessler Reformation Collection at the Pitts Theology Library to present here introductions to and translations of ten Catholic pamphlets. The volume begins with an essay sketching the larger background for these publications. The editors’ hope is that this book will prove useful for teaching and research and will foster a deeper understanding of the sixteenth-century theological discussions by allowing today’s readers to hear voices that have been mostly silent in the English-speaking world for centuries.

Author : Judith Lieu
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107029040

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Marcion and the Making of a Heretic by Judith Lieu Pdf

This study explores Marcion's ideas through his writings and the writings of early Christian polemicists who shaped the idea of heresy.

Author : David Beers
Publisher : David Beers
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Devil's Dream: Waking Up by David Beers Pdf

Matthew Brand holds the world in his hand, ready to crush it... The FBI created a plan, a risky one that could slow Brand down, could stop him. Or, if it fails, the plan could just add more bodies to the rising count. Brand's own demons also have a plan: break him. Both his mind and body. Bring him to the ground so that Arthur Morgant, the infamous rapist, returns. For Matthew Brand and the world, the hour glass holds very little sand left. Time has run out. The Devil once dreamed a dream; how will it end?

Author : Sean A. Culey
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789014884

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Transition Point: From Steam to the Singularity by Sean A. Culey Pdf

We live in disruptive times. The world is changing faster than ever before, leaving people dazed, businesses struggling, economies floundering and societies fracturing. But why? Transition Point is the result of over five years of research to establish the answer; a breathtaking tale of freedom, unintended consequences and disruptive technologies that starts 1000 years ago and ends up in the second half of the 21st Century. Starting with an examination into the drivers of technological change and the social, economic and political factors that both enable or suppress it, Transition Point explains why industrialisation happened where and when it did, why progress comes in waves, and why the technologies in the current wave, such as robotics, blockchain and AI, are likely to be the most disruptive of all. It then addresses the million-dollar question: what’s next? What impact will this wave have on our businesses, our economies and most importantly, on our society? Culey explores how our current trajectory could result in a new golden age, but also how it is just as likely to result in a digital dictatorship of compliance and constant surveillance. Finally, he explains why we may soon see Homo sapiens’ role as the dominant species come to an end. As Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, stated; "We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before." Transition Point explains why this is happening, what it means, and why the decisions we make now will prove to be critical.

Author : Jacques Rancière
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781623568818

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Dissenting Words by Jacques Rancière Pdf

Dissenting Words is a lively and engaging collection of interviews that span the length of Jacques Rancière's trajectory, from the critique of Althusserian Marxism and the work on proletarian thinking in the nineteenth century to the more recent reflections on politics and aesthetics. Across these pages, Rancière discusses the figures, concepts and arguments he has introduced to the theoretical landscape over the past forty years, the themes and concerns that have animated his thinking, the positions he has defended and the wide range of objects and discourses that have attracted his attention and through which his thought has unfolded: history, pedagogy, literature, art, cinema. But more than reflecting on the continuities, turns, ruptures and deviations in his thought, Rancière recasts his work in a different discursive register. And the pleasure we experience in reading these interviews – with their asides, displacements and reconstructions – stems from the way Rancière transforms the voice of the thinker commenting on his texts and elucidating his concepts into another, and equally rich, manifestation of his thought. Core sections of this edition are translated from the french publication Et tant pis pour le gens fatigués, by Jacques Rancière, © Editions Amsterdam 2009, published by arrangement Agence litteraire Pierre Astier & Associés

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1771
Category : Religious fiction, English
ISBN : BL:A0024527884

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The Heresy and Heretic of the Scriptures Completely Described by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dyan Elliott
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400826025

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Proving Woman by Dyan Elliott Pdf

Around the year 1215, female mystics and their sacramental devotion were among orthodoxy's most sophisticated weapons in the fight against heresy. Holy women's claims to be in direct communication with God placed them in positions of unprecedented influence. Yet by the end of the Middle Ages female mystics were frequently mistrusted, derided, and in danger of their lives. The witch hunts were just around the corner. While studies of sanctity and heresy tend to be undertaken separately, Proving Woman brings these two avenues of inquiry together by associating the downward trajectory of holy women with medieval society's progressive reliance on the inquisitional procedure. Inquisition was soon used for resolving most questions of proof. It was employed for distinguishing saints and heretics; it underwrote the new emphasis on confession in both sacramental and judicial spheres; and it heralded the reintroduction of torture as a mechanism for extracting proof through confession. As women were progressively subjected to this screening, they became ensnared in the interlocking web of proofs. No aspect of female spirituality remained untouched. Since inquisition determined the need for tangible proofs, it even may have fostered the kind of excruciating illnesses and extraordinary bodily changes associated with female spirituality. In turn, the physical suffering of holy women became tacit support for all kinds of earthly suffering, even validating temporal mechanisms of justice in their most aggressive forms. The widespread adoption of inquisitional mechanisms for assessing female spirituality eventuated in a growing confusion between the saintly and heretical and the ultimate criminalization of female religious expression.