The Limits Of The Self
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The Limits Of The Self
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Author : Thomas Pradeu
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2012-02-27
The Limits Of The Self written by Thomas Pradeu and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-27 with Medical categories.
Immunology asserts that an individual can be defined through self and nonself. Thomas Pradeu argues that this theory is inadequate, because immune responses to self constituents and immune tolerance of foreign entities are the rule, not the exception.
The Limits Of The Self
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Author : Thomas Pradeu
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2019-01-15
The Limits Of The Self written by Thomas Pradeu and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-15 with Immune system categories.
What counts as an individual in the living world? What does it mean for a living thing to remain the same through time, while constantly changing? These questions are the province of immunology, one of the most dynamic fields in biology. Immunology answers these questions with its theory of "self" and "nonself" which has dominated the field since the 1940s. Thomas Pradeu argues that this theory is inadequate, because immune responses to self constituents and immune tolerance of foreign entities are the rule, not the exception. Instead Pradeu advances an alternative theory, the continuity theory, which offers a new way to answer the question of what triggers an immune response. It also echoes the recent realization that all organisms, and not only higher vertebrates, have an immune system. Pradeu's main thesis is that the self-nonself theory should be abandoned, but that immunology still proves to be decisive for delineating the boundaries of the organism. Articulating an evolutionary and an immunological perspective, he offers an original conception of the organism. Tolerance of the fetus by the mother and of countless bacteria on the body's surfaces proves that every organism is heterogeneous, that is, made of entities of different origins. In other words, every organism appears as a chimera, a mixed living thing-the cohesiveness of which is ensured by the constant action of its immune system. The Limits of the Self, will be essential reading for anyone interested in the definition of biological individuality and the understanding of the immune system.
Know Thyself
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Author : Mitchell S. Green
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-11-28
Know Thyself written by Mitchell S. Green and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-28 with Philosophy categories.
Know Thyself: The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge takes the reader on tour of the nature, value, and limits of self-knowledge. Mitchell S. Green calls on classical sources like Plato and Descartes, 20th-century thinkers like Freud, recent developments in neuroscience and experimental psychology, and even Buddhist philosophy to explore topics at the heart of who we are. The result is an unvarnished look at both the achievements and drawbacks of the many attempts to better know one’s own self. Key topics in this volume include: Knowledge – what it means to know, the link between wisdom and knowledge, and the value of living an "examined life" Personal identity – questions of dualism (the idea that our mind is not only our brain), bodily continuity, and personhood The unconscious — including the kind posited by psychoanalysis as well as the form proposed by recent research on the so-called adaptive unconscious Free will – if we have it, and the recent arguments from neuroscience challenging it Self-misleading – the ways we willfully deceive ourselves, and how this relates to empathy, peer disagreement, implicit bias, and intellectual humility Experimental psychology – considerations on the automaticity of emotion and other cognitive processes, and how they shape us This book is designed to be used in conjunction with the free ‘Know Thyself’ MOOC (massive open online course) created through collaboration of the University of Connecticut's Project on Humility and Conviction in Public Life, and the University of Edinburgh’s Eidyn research centre, and hosted on the Coursera platform (https://www.coursera.org/learn/know-thyself). The book is also suitable as a text for interdisciplinary courses in the philosophy of mind or self-knowledge, and is highly recommended for anyone looking for a short overview of this fascinating topic.
Democracy And The Limits Of Self Government
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Author : Adam Przeworski
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-06-14
Democracy And The Limits Of Self Government written by Adam Przeworski 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 2010-06-14 with Political Science categories.
The book analyzes the sources of widespread dissatisfaction with democracies around the world and identifies directions for feasible reforms.
The Self Determination Of Peoples
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Author : Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber
language : en
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Release Date : 2002
The Self Determination Of Peoples written by Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber and has been published by Lynne Rienner Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Political Science categories.
Focusing especially on the era since the Cold War, political scientists, other scholars, and government officials examine both empirically and conceptually the causes and impacts of people striving for self-determination and autonomy. They consider the legal, political-administrative, ethnic-cultural, economic, and strategic dimensions; and try to consider examples from all major regions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Self Improvement
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Author : Mark Coeckelbergh
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2022-07-29
Self Improvement written by Mark Coeckelbergh 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 2022-07-29 with Philosophy categories.
We are obsessed with self-improvement; it’s a billion-dollar industry. But apps, workshops, speakers, retreats, and life hacks have not made us happier. Obsessed with the endless task of perfecting ourselves, we have become restless, anxious, and desperate. We are improving ourselves to death. The culture of self-improvement stems from philosophical classics, perfectionist religions, and a ruthless strain of capitalism—but today, new technologies shape what it means to improve the self. The old humanist culture has given way to artificial intelligence, social media, and big data: powerful tools that do not only inform us but also measure, compare, and perhaps change us forever. This book shows how self-improvement culture became so toxic—and why we need both a new concept of the self and a mission of social change in order to escape it. Mark Coeckelbergh delves into the history of the ideas that shaped this culture, critically analyzes the role of technology, and explores surprising paths out of the self-improvement trap. Digital detox is no longer a viable option and advice based on ancient wisdom sounds like yet more self-help memes: The only way out is to transform our social and technological environment. Coeckelbergh advocates new “narrative technologies” that help us tell different and better stories about ourselves. However, he cautions, there is no shortcut that avoids the ancient philosophical quest to know yourself, or the obligation to cultivate the good life and the good society.
Picoeconomics
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Author : George Ainslie
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1992-04-24
Picoeconomics written by George Ainslie 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 1992-04-24 with Psychology categories.
Dr. Ainslie examines an elementary human paradox: that we are endangered by our own wishes.
Hegel S Concept Of Life
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Author : Karen Ng
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-01-02
Hegel S Concept Of Life written by Karen Ng and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-02 with Philosophy categories.
Karen Ng sheds new light on Hegel's famously impenetrable philosophy. She does so by offering a new interpretation of Hegel's idealism and by foregrounding Hegel's Science of Logic, revealing that Hegel's theory of reason revolves around the concept of organic life. Beginning with the influence of Kant's Critique of Judgment on Hegel, Ng argues that Hegel's key philosophical contributions concerning self-consciousness, freedom, and logic all develop around the idea of internal purposiveness, which appealed to Hegel deeply. She charts the development of the purposiveness theme in Kant's third Critique, and argues that the most important innovation from that text is the claim that the purposiveness of nature opens up and enables the operation of the power of judgment. This innovation is essential for understanding Hegel's philosophical method in the Differenzschrift (1801) and Phenomenology of Spirit (1807), where Hegel, developing lines of thought from Fichte and Schelling, argues against Kant that internal purposiveness constitutes cognition's activity, shaping its essential relation to both self and world. From there, Ng defends a new and detailed interpretation of Hegel's Science of Logic, arguing that Hegel's Subjective Logic can be understood as Hegel's version of a critique of judgment, in which life comes to be understood as opening up the possibility of intelligibility. She makes the case that Hegel's theory of judgment is modelled on reflective and teleological judgments, in which something's species or kind provides the objective context for predication. The Subjective Logic culminates in the argument that life is a primitive or original activity of judgment, one that is the necessary presupposition for the actualization of self-conscious cognition. Through bold and ambitious new arguments, Ng demonstrates the ongoing dialectic between life and self-conscious cognition, providing ground-breaking ways of understanding Hegel's philosophical system.
Kant On Self Knowledge And Self Formation
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Author : Katharina T. Kraus
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-12-03
Kant On Self Knowledge And Self Formation written by Katharina T. Kraus 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 2020-12-03 with Philosophy categories.
Explores the relationship between self-knowledge, individuality, and personal development by reconstructing Kant's account of personhood.
Street Fighter
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Author : Kevin Green
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2018-07-27
Street Fighter written by Kevin Green and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book is all about life and what life can become in the martial arts world. This knowledge can be applied to almost any situation in life. This book should help one find ones own path. I started writing this book when I had no place to go. I had to take a journey inside myself, and this information poured out of mind through a pen that helped create the contents of this book. The contents saved my life in a time of great need, in the mist of stress, and through hard times and great depression. I hope this book finds at least one person to help bring greater understanding, peace, love, and happiness to help guide oneself in this great journey called life. This book isnt just a self-help book or a simple training guide; its more than that to me. When in doubt, write your ideas and problems down on a piece of paper and solve all your issues in time with practice and dedicationthis method was a great help and was a great source of information while I created this book. Once you enter the realm of an opponent, you must to be able to mold and use your opponent and your opponents actions to benefit yourself and your actions. Counters are very helpful when trying to turn an opponents actions and energy against them. When training for agility, speed, focus, and power, one must train to be able to maintain composure at all times with a calm, clear, and steady mind while in motion. Power must be controlled at all times to reduce the risk of injury to the self and others. When training, keep the eyes open and your mind prepared and stay focused on the goal and target(s) to better ensure success in motion.