Meditations On The Human Condition In An Imperial Age
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Meditations On The Human Condition In An Imperial Age
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Author : Irina V. Boca
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2012-10
Meditations On The Human Condition In An Imperial Age written by Irina V. Boca and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10 with Philosophy categories.
The concept of empire contains features that are both irreducibly spectral and terrifyingly real. With much of both aspects prevailing at subliminal levels, it is nearly impossible for the casual observer to think through the maze of contradictions and constitutive forces inherent in the imperial system. In her latest work of nonfiction, Meditations on the Human Condition in an Imperial Age, author and political philosopher Irina V. Boca uses her expertise and research to help readers analyze the presence of empire as an indelible contemporary political force. This intricate work unravels the Gordian knot of imperial politics and allows the reader to consider overlapping concepts from multiple perspectives, finally making it possible for the general audience to get all the facts. From post-Hegelian philosophy to political science and popular culture, the author has identified the intricately woven forces of imperial politics and invites readers to reconsider any easy location of power and any clear-cut path to resistance or liberation.
Meditations On The Human Condition In An Imperial Age
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Author : Irina V. Boca
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Meditations On The Human Condition In An Imperial Age written by Irina V. Boca and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Elite (Social science) categories.
Dissertation Abstracts International
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Dissertation Abstracts International written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Dissertations, Academic categories.
The Conquest Of Ruins
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Author : Julia Hell
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2019-03-19
The Conquest Of Ruins written by Julia Hell 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 2019-03-19 with History categories.
The Roman Empire has been a source of inspiration and a model for imitation for Western empires practically since the moment Rome fell. Yet, as Julia Hell shows in The Conquest of Ruins, what has had the strongest grip on aspiring imperial imaginations isn’t that empire’s glory but its fall—and the haunting monuments left in its wake. Hell examines centuries of European empire-building—from Charles V in the sixteenth century and Napoleon’s campaigns of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries to the atrocities of Mussolini and the Third Reich in the 1930s and ’40s—and sees a similar fascination with recreating the Roman past in the contemporary image. In every case—particularly that of the Nazi regime—the ruins of Rome seem to represent a mystery to be solved: how could an empire so powerful be brought so low? Hell argues that this fascination with the ruins of greatness expresses a need on the part of would-be conquerors to find something to ward off a similar demise for their particular empire.
The History Of Rome Rise And Fall Of The Empire
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Author : John Bagnell Bury
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-12-11
The History Of Rome Rise And Fall Of The Empire written by John Bagnell Bury and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-11 with History categories.
In "The History of Rome: Rise and Fall of the Empire," John Bagnell Bury presents a comprehensive and meticulously detailed narrative that chronicles the remarkable trajectory of Roman civilization from its inception to its eventual decline. Using a blend of rigorous historical analysis and engaging prose, Bury explores pivotal events, cultural shifts, and the complex interplay of political forces that shaped Rome's expansive empire. His literary style reflects the scholarly rigor of early 20th-century historians while remaining accessible to a broader audience, thus situating the work as both an educational resource and a captivating read within the canon of historical literature. Bury, a renowned historian and scholar, was heavily influenced by the intellectual currents of his time, including the burgeoning fields of archeology and textual criticism. His academic background, marked by a deep engagement with classical studies and a commitment to historical accuracy, provided the foundation for this seminal work. It is evident that Bury sought not only to document history but also to draw lessons from Rome's successes and failures, prompting readers to reflect on the implications for contemporary society. This work is highly recommended for anyone interested in the complexities of history and the foundations of modern civilization. Bury's insightful analysis and engaging narrative style make "The History of Rome" a necessary read for students, historians, and general readers alike, offering a timeless exploration of themes that continue to resonate throughout the ages.
Readings Of The Platform Sutra
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Author : Morten Schlütter
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012-02-07
Readings Of The Platform Sutra written by Morten Schlütter and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-07 with Religion categories.
The Platform Sutra comprises a wide range of important Chan/Zen Buddhist teachings. Purported to contain the autobiography and sermons of Huineng (638–713), the legendary Sixth Patriarch of Chan, the sutra has been popular among monastics and the educated elite for centuries. The first study of its kind in English, this volume offers essays that introduce the history and ideas of the sutra to a general audience and interpret its practices. Leading specialists on Buddhism discuss the text's historical background and its vaunted legacy in Chinese culture. Incorporating recent scholarship and theory, chapters include an overview of Chinese Buddhism, the crucial role of the Platform Sutra in the Chan tradition, and the dynamics of Huineng's biography. They probe the sutra's key philosophical arguments, its paradoxical teachings about transmission, and its position on ordination and other institutions. The book includes a character glossary and extensive bibliography, with helpful references for students, general readers, and specialists throughout. The editors and contributors are among the most respected scholars in the study of Buddhism, and they assess the place of the Platform Sutra in the broader context of Chinese thought, opening the text to all readers interested in Asian culture, literature, spirituality, and religion.
The Imperial And Asiatic Quarterly Review
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
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The New Encyclopaedia Britannica Macropaedia 19 V
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The New Encyclopaedia Britannica Macropaedia 19 V written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Encyclopedias and dictionaries categories.
Engaging Japanese Philosophy
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Author : Thomas P. Kasulis
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2017-12-31
Engaging Japanese Philosophy written by Thomas P. Kasulis and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-31 with Philosophy categories.
Philosophy challenges our assumptions—especially when it comes to us from another culture. In exploring Japanese philosophy, a dependable guide is essential. The present volume, written by a renowned authority on the subject, offers readers a historical survey of Japanese thought that is both comprehensive and comprehensible. Adhering to the Japanese philosophical tradition of highlighting engagement over detachment, Thomas Kasulis invites us to think with, as well as about, the Japanese masters by offering ample examples, innovative analogies, thought experiments, and jargon-free explanations. He assumes little previous knowledge and addresses themes—aesthetics, ethics, the samurai code, politics, among others—not in a vacuum but within the conditions of Japan’s cultural and intellectual history. For readers new to Japanese studies, he provides a simplified guide to pronouncing Japanese and a separate discussion of the language and how its syntax, orthography, and linguistic layers can serve the philosophical purposes of a skilled writer and subtle thinker. For those familiar with the Japanese cultural tradition but less so with philosophy, Kasulis clarifies philosophical expressions and problems, Western as well as Japanese, as they arise. Half of the book’s chapters are devoted to seven major thinkers who collectively represent the full range of Japan’s historical epochs and philosophical traditions: Kūkai, Shinran, Dōgen, Ogyū Sorai, Motoori Norinaga, Nishida Kitarō, and Watsuji Tetsurō. Nuanced details and analyses enable an engaged understanding of Japanese Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintō, and modern academic philosophy. Other chapters supply social and cultural background, including brief discussions of nearly a hundred other philosophical writers. (For additional information, cross references to material in the companion volume Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook are included.) In his closing chapter Kasulis reflects on lessons from Japanese philosophy that enhance our understanding of philosophy itself. He reminds us that philosophy in its original sense means loving wisdom, not studying ideas. In that regard, a renewed appreciation of engaged knowing can play a critical role in the revitalization of philosophy in the West as well as the East.
Readings In Han Chinese Thought
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language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2006-09-15
Readings In Han Chinese Thought written by and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-15 with Philosophy categories.
The intellectual contributions of the Han (206 BCE-CE 220) have for too long received short shrift in introductory anthologies of Chinese thought. It was during the Han's unprecedented centuries-long unification of China that a canon of classical texts emerged, syncretic and scholastic trends transformed the legacy of pre-imperial philosophy, and popular religious movements shook official verities. With Mark Csikszentmihalyi's collection, readers at last have an accessible, eclectic introduction to the key themes of thought during this crucial period. Providing clear introductory essays and elegant, readable translations, Csikszentmihalyi exercises a judicious revisionism by breaking down stereotypes of philosophical orthodoxy and offering a subtler vision of cross-fertilization in thought. His juxtaposition of texts that reflect very different social milieux and their problems gives a more vivid picture of the Han than has ever before been available in an English-language collection. The result is a work that should by rights be required reading in intellectual history courses for years to come. --David Schaberg, University of California, Los Angeles