Dialogues With The Dead
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Dialogues With The Dead
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Author : Piers Vitebsky
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1993-08-12
Dialogues With The Dead written by Piers Vitebsky and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-08-12 with Family & Relationships categories.
A study of religion, healing and psychology in tribal India, examining the bereavement rituals of the Sora people.
Dialogues Of The Dead
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Author : Mrs. Montagu
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-15
Dialogues Of The Dead written by Mrs. Montagu and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Philosophy categories.
In 'Dialogues of the Dead,' the philosophical depth and eloquent artistry of 18th-century literature come to life through a compelling tapestry of imagined conversations among the deceased. This anthology showcases a rich diversity of literary styles, from satirical wit to profound moral introspection. It deftly navigates a range of themes, including mortality, legacy, and the moral character of society, reflecting the intellectual fervor of the Age of Enlightenment. Notable pieces within this collection particularly illuminate the perennial questions about human nature and ethics, serving as timeless provocations that transcend their historical context. The contributors, Mrs. Montagu and George Lyttelton, Baron Lyttelton, bring uniquely complementary perspectives to the collection, each drawing from their rich literary and cultural heritage. Montagu's pioneering role in the Blue Stockings Society and Lyttelton's political and literary endeavors root the anthology firmly within the intellectual and cultural movements of their time. Together, they craft dialogues that articulate the tension between classical influences and burgeoning modern ideas, offering a platform for exploring nuanced human experiences and societal critiques. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this multifaceted anthology, where the convergence of varied voices offers a profound exploration of the human condition. This collection is ideal for those seeking both educational enrichment and a deeper appreciation for the literary dialogues that continue to shape philosophical and cultural discourses. 'Dialogues of the Dead' not only honors the literary past but fosters an ongoing conversation that invites reflection on both individual and collective journeys through life and beyond.
Dialogues Of The Dead
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Author : George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1760
Dialogues Of The Dead written by George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1760 with Dialogues, English categories.
Dialogues Of The Dead
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Author : Fontenelle
language : en
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Release Date : 2018-02-07
Dialogues Of The Dead written by Fontenelle and has been published by Sagwan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-07 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Living Without The Dead
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Author : Piers Vitebsky
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-10-19
Living Without The Dead written by Piers Vitebsky and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-19 with History categories.
Just one generation ago, the Sora tribe in India lived in a world populated by the spirits of their dead, who spoke to them through shamans in trance. Every day, they negotiated their wellbeing in heated arguments or in quiet reflections on their feelings of love, anger, and guilt. Today, young Sora are rejecting the worldview of their ancestors and switching their allegiance to warring sects of fundamentalist Christianity or Hinduism. Communion with ancestors is banned as sacred sites are demolished, female shamans are replaced by male priests, and debate with the dead gives way to prayer to gods. For some, this shift means liberation from jungle spirits through literacy, employment, and democratic politics; others despair for fear of being forgotten after death. How can a society abandon one understanding of reality so suddenly and see the world in a totally different way? Over forty years, anthropologist Piers Vitebsky has shared the lives of shamans, pastors, ancestors, gods, policemen, missionaries, and alphabet worshippers, seeking explanations from social theory, psychoanalysis, and theology. Living without the Dead lays bare today’s crisis of indigenous religions and shows how historical reform can bring new fulfillments—but also new torments and uncertainties. Vitebsky explores the loss of the Sora tradition as one for greater humanity: just as we have been losing our wildernesses, so we have been losing a diverse range of cultural and spiritual possibilities, tribe by tribe. From the award-winning author of The Reindeer People, this is a heartbreaking story of cultural change and the extinction of an irreplaceable world, even while new religious forms come into being to take its place.
The Dialogues Of The Dead Of The Early German Enlightenment
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Author : Riccarda Suitner
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-12-13
The Dialogues Of The Dead Of The Early German Enlightenment written by Riccarda Suitner and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-13 with Religion categories.
For the first time, this book reconstructs the fascinating story of a series of anonymous "dialogues of the dead" published in Germany in the early eighteenth century. The texts stage fictional debates between some of the most famous thinkers of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, such as Descartes, Leibniz, Thomasius and Bekker. The dialogues were originally published as cheap prints and very few copies now survive; until today the links between these texts and the very existence of this textual corpus have remained unknown. Starting from the little reliable information available, Riccarda Suitner conducts an exciting investigation of the authors, production, illustrations, circulation and plagiarism of these texts in the intellectual world of the early eighteenth century, proposing a new image of the German Enlightenment. The German edition of this book was awarded the prestigious Geisteswissenschaften international prize.
Day Of The Dead
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Author : Shawn D. Haley
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2004-12-01
Day Of The Dead written by Shawn D. Haley and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-01 with Social Science categories.
The Day of the Dead is the most important annual celebration in Oaxaca, Mexico. Skillfully combining textual information and photographic imagery, this book begins with a discussion of the people of Oaxaca, their way of life, and their way of looking at the world. It then takes the reader through the celebration from the preparations that can begin months in advance through to the private gatherings in homes and finally to the cemetery where the villagers celebrate together — both the living and the dead. The voices in the book are of those people who have participated in the Day of the Dead for as long as they can remember. There are no ghosts here. Only the souls of loved ones who have gone to the Village of the Dead and who are allowed to return once a year to be with their family. Very readable and beautifully illustrated, this book provides an extensive discussion of the people of Oaxaca, their way of life and their beliefs, which make the Day of the Dead logical and easily comprehensible.
River Dialogues
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Author : Georgina Drew
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2017-04-11
River Dialogues written by Georgina Drew and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-11 with Nature categories.
"River Dialogues is an ethnographic engagement with social movements contesting hydroelectric development on River Ganges"--Provided by publisher.
Dialogues Of The Dead
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Author : François de Salignac de La Mothe- Fénelon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1760
Dialogues Of The Dead written by François de Salignac de La Mothe- Fénelon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1760 with Imaginary conversations categories.
Death S Jest Book
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Author : Reginald Hill
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2004-08-31
Death S Jest Book written by Reginald Hill and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-31 with Fiction categories.
Sometimes a monster can hide behind a mask of civilized, urbane intelligence. Sometimes the most terrible of crimes can go undetected and unpunished. Sometimes Death has a wicked sense of humor ...