Literary scholarship has paid little serious attention to Habermas' philosophy, and, on the other hand, the reception of Habermas has given little attention to the role that literary practice can play in a broader theory of communicative action. David Colclasure's argument sets out to demonstrate that a specific, literary form of rationality inheres in literary practice and the public reception of literary works which provides a unique contribution to the political public sphere.
MICHAEL COKER must travel into the past to Panama in 1739 to solve the mystery of the Legend of Cascara. This novel captures exciting details about Panama, its people, history, and conflicts. Cascara, a Guaymi Indian princess shamed by Conquistador deception, leads Michael to the adventures of an English medical officer during the 'War of Jenkins Ear' while he traverses the Isthmus of Panama in pursuit of Spanish Conquistadors and early explorers while facing dangers in the dense jungles of Panama. The past, mixed with the present life of a family in the former Panama Canal Zone, presents memorable Visions! This novel creates an adventuresome, emotional trek through the Isthmus that divides a nation and unites the world!
This book examines democracy in recent Chinese-language philosophical work. It focuses on Confucian-inspired political thought in the Chinese intellectual world from after the communist revolution in China until today. The volume analyzes six significant contemporary Confucian philosophers in China and Taiwan, describing their political thought and how they connect their thought to Confucian tradition, and critiques their political proposals and views. It illustrates how Confucianism has transformed in modern times, the divergent understandings of Confucianism today, and how contemporary Chinese philosophers understand democracy, as well as their criticisms of Western political thought.
Cosmopolitan Parables explores the global rise of the heavily debated concept of cosmopolitanism from a unique German literary perspective. Since the early 1990s, the notion of cosmopolitanism has acquired a new salience because of an alarming rise in nationalism, xenophobia, migration, international war, and genocide. This upsurge has transformed how artists and scholars worldwide assess the power of international civil society and its moral obligation to unite regardless of cultural background, religious affiliation, or national citizenship. It rejuvenates an ancient yet timely framework within which contemporary political crises are to be overcome, especially after the collapse of communist states and the intersection of postwar and postcolonial trajectories. To exemplify this global challenge, Kim examines three internationally acclaimed writers of German origin—Hans Christoph Buch, Michael Krüger, and W. G. Sebald—joined by their own harrowing experiences and stunning entanglements with Holocaust memory, postcolonial responsibility, and communist legacy. This bold new study is the first of its kind, interrogating transnational memories of trauma alongside globally shared responsibilities for justice. More important, it addresses the question of remembrance—whether the colonial past or the postwar legacy serves as a proper foundation upon which cosmopolitanism is to be pursued in today's era of globalization.
A compact and accessible edition of Hume's political and moral writings with essays by a distinguished set of contributors A key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, David Hume was a major influence on thinkers ranging from Kant and Schopenhauer to Einstein and Popper, and his writings continue to be deeply relevant today. With four essays by leading Hume scholars exploring his complex intellectual legacy, this volume presents an overview of Hume's moral, political, and social philosophy. Editors Angela Coventry and Andrew Valls bring together a selection of writings from Hume's most important works, with contributors placing them in their appropriate context and offering a lively discourse on the relevance of Hume's thought to contemporary subjects like reason's dependence on emotion and the importance of social convention in political and economic behavior. Perfect for classroom use, this volume is an invaluable companion for anyone studying an important thinker who advanced the development of moral philosophy, economics, cognitive science, and many other fields of the Western tradition.
This book is a completely revised new edition of the definitive reference on disorders of hemoglobin. Authored by world-renowned experts, the book focuses on basic science aspects and clinical features of hemoglobinopathies, covering diagnosis, treatment, and future applications of current research. While the second edition continues to address the important molecular, cellular, and genetic components, coverage of clinical issues has been significantly expanded, and there is more practical emphasis on diagnosis and management throughout. The book opens with a review of the scientific underpinnings. Pathophysiology of common hemoglobin disorders is discussed next in an entirely new section devoted to vascular biology, the erythrocyte membrane, nitric oxide biology, and hemolysis. Four sections deal with α and β thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and related conditions, followed by special topics. The second edition concludes with current and developing approaches to treatment, incorporating new agents for iron chelation, methods to induce fetal hemoglobin production, novel treatment approaches, stem cell transplantation, and progress in gene therapy.
Literary scholarship has paid little serious attention to Habermas' philosophy, and, on the other hand, the reception of Habermas has given little attention to the role that literary practice can play in a broader theory of communicative action. David Colclasure's argument sets out to demonstrate that a specific, literary form of rationality inheres in literary practice and the public reception of literary works which provides a unique contribution to the political public sphere.
To view God as one who randomly and mysteriously moves through human history doing here and there, whatever and however He pleases is not how the Bible story reads. It may be conceived and proposed to work this way philosophically, where God does at will what He wants. But if one is talking about the acts of God in the Bible, history speaks of God who is goal oriented and that, in achieving His purpose for the human race, the covenant idea was employed by God to get people where God hopes He could get us to go. God being an agenda oriented being is not a typical attribute of God in most world religions. And it is unfortunate because many ideas incongruent to what is being said about God in the Bible have become intertwined with Christianity and have produced today a new brand of faith completely foreign to that of the Bible's covenant making, covenant keeping God.
Deep in our souls we all want our lives to count-but do you know why? Because God made you. He crafted you with purpose. Inside your DNA is not just the code for your hair color, height, athletic ability, intelligence, or any other such things. Those are just the things that we can see and measure. No, in your very makeup are the seeds of greatness that God intended for you to cultivate and grow to bring his light into this dark world. In Where Are the Davids? author David Ayer challenges you to become more than just a casual liver of life, observing the ordinary and experiencing the average-because that is not what God intended. Where Are the Davids? is the key to unlocking the door of destiny in your life. This book is the culmination of years of study and over twenty years of ministry experience. Understanding King David's life as the spiritual model revealing how God raises His warriors from obscurity to reign, this book will show you how to become the champion that He created you to be. Do you want to change the world? Do you want to escape the ordinary and achieve the greatness that God has intended for your life? Then let the original giant-killer, David, show you how. For more information go to: davidayer.me
The apostle Paul wrote his most personal letter while abused and abandoned in a Roman prison. He wrote to believers who lived in the shadow of the Roman tyrant, Nero. And yet this letter, Philippians, is the most joy-filled epistle in the Bible. Weaving together modern stories and historical detail, Dr. David Jeremiah explores Philippians verse by verse, showing us what it means to be joyful in spite of circumstances. Whatever you are facing today, Count It All Joy will inspire you to find the joy that Jesus promises.
When you give up trying to control the direction of the wind...the feather of serenity will gently make its way to you. The Answer is a small booklet with profound sayings by A Course in Miracles teacher David Hoffmeister and watercolor paintings by Jenny Fagerstedt. It is Living water and a treasure for the mind!
An Expository Journey through the Book of James Helps Christians Move from Double-Mindedness to Wholeness Everyone longs for wholeness and honesty in their lives. In reality, people are often double-minded—pulled between good and bad—in their speech, actions, and character. These rifts can be spiritually and relationally devastating. So how does God heal a fractured heart? This analysis of the New Testament book of James helps readers identify double-mindedness in their own lives and understand God's grace as he "pulls apart the divided heart to make it whole." Explaining James's challenging epistle chapter by chapter, David Gibson helps readers embrace the painful yet profound process of redemption, defeat double-mindedness, and experience wholeness in every area of their lives. Theologically Rich: Thoroughly examines major themes in the book of James, including double-mindedness, pride, spiritual maturity, suffering, and God's grace Winsome and Accessible: This clear, expository study is ideal for pastors and laypeople, including college students and those involved in small groups or adult Sunday School Written by David Gibson: Author of Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End Includes Study Questions: Each chapter ends with questions for deeper reflection
In An All-Surpassing Fellowship, David P. Beaty introduces us to the spiritual life of Robert Murray M'Cheyne. After giving an overview of the life of this remarkable Scottish pastor, Beaty analyzes M'Cheyne's study of the Bible, prayer life, pursuit of holiness, eternal perspective, and dependence on the Holy Spirit to see the rich contribution they made to his communion with God. Yet Beaty conducts these investigations with a view toward application learning from M'Cheyne that which will help us walk more closely with Christ. See why M'Cheyne's communion with God has encouraged many believers over the years, and be encourage yourself to seek that same sweet fellowship with the Lord. Author David P. Beaty is Pastor of River Oaks Community Church, Clemmons, North Carolina. Endorsement "Rightly was Robert Murray M'Cheyne's life once described by a close friend as one of 'holy solemnity' and his speech and sermons as coming from 'one . . . who was standing in the presence of God.' This new study of M'Cheyne's life by David Beaty takes its start, as it were, from this fact and explores what today's Christians can profitably learn from such a life. In a day when evangelicalism is swamped by pragmatic programs and plagued by the cult of celebrity, this book is a fresh reminder of what has been evangelicalism's strength and glory in the past: holy persons like M'Cheyne. Highly recommended!" Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville
Tending the Fire at the Center of the World engages the central question of Christian formation, that is, what kind of knowing is most likely to awaken and sustain Christian faith? This book seeks to reclaim aesthetics—beauty and creativity—as the church’s most native theological way of knowing and being, which participates with God’s own glory and creativity. This book traces the prominence of aesthetics up until the dawn of the Enlightenment, including recent theologians who reclaim aesthetics for theology and formation. The book elaborates the aims and techniques of aesthetic approaches to teaching and learning in the church. Finally, this book cautions against overly determined rationalisms and moralisms that do not retain a sense of wonder, delight, and openness in the church’s teaching, liturgy, and proclamation. In this view, the church does not simply regurgitate familiar texts, political tropes, or flattened doctrines but breaks into the world as Christ’s body, a parable, a song, a flash mob, interrupting business as usual, giving new expression to acts of care, repentance, forgiveness, joy, and communion, awake to the beauty of God’s gifts and inviting our worship.
For many people, worry, anxiety, and fear are constant companions: fear of death, fear of danger, fear of disease. In today’s unpredictable and contentious world, who can blame us? All too often, these fears are crippling, keeping us from the life God has called us to live. Is there any hope amidst all this darkness? There is. As Christians, we have been given all we need in order to face down even the most frightening, unexpected, and overwhelming obstacles in life. In Hope, Dr. David Jeremiah explores the top seven fears that are holding so many of us back from the life God has called us to live and shares secrets for facing down these fears with hope in God. With each page, you’ll grow in your conviction that God is the answer you’ve been looking for: as you look to the future, you’ll begin to see nothing except his power and love guarding your every step. Step into the truth and start living the fearless life God created you to enjoy.
Read the beloved Walking With God Devotional in large print when you pick up a copy of the Walking With God Large Print Saddle Tan Faux Leather Devotional. David Jeremiah is a New York Times bestselling author who pairs down the Word of God into 365 beautifully crafted devotional readings that will help guide your walk of faith. The saddle tan faux leather front cover of the Walking With God Large Print Devotional is heat debossed with a beautiful nature scene that includes a majestic mountain peak in the background and a pine tree forest in the foreground. The scene is framed by a gold foiled border with a heat-debossed shadow frame. The title is gold foiled on the front cover and spine and accented with heat-debossed scroll elements. Walking With God This 365-day devotional is printed in large print that is easy on the eyes. David Jeremiah writes the introduction to the devotional. Each day's reading starts with a Scripture verse, followed by a short devotional, and ends with a quote from an author. The Walking With God Large Print Saddle Tan Faux Leather Devotional features select Bible verses and quotations from well-loved authors, including C. S. Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, A. W. Tozer, J.I. Packer, D. L. Moody, to name but a few. A satin ribbon marker ensures you never lose your place, and the 384 pages are gilt-edged. The interior pages are printed in full color. The Walking With God Large Print Saddle Tan Faux Leather Devotional is an ideal Christmas gift for an elderly friend or family member that needs a larger print. Saddle tan cover with a heat-debossed nature scene Saddle tan faux leather cover Flexcover Heat debossed and gold foiled title 365-day devotional 384 gilt-edged pages Full-color interior Ribbon marker Size: 9.3" x 6.6" x 1.1" (236 x 168 x 28 mm)
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