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The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

Freedom, Right, and Recognition

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

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The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

Freedom, Right, and Recognition

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

This book provides a detailed account of the role of property in German Idealism. It puts the concept of property in the center of the philosophical systems of Kant, Fichte, and Hegel and shows how property remains tied to their conceptions of freedom, right, and recognition. The book begins with a critical genealogy of the concept of property in modern legal philosophy, followed by a reconstruction of the theory of property in Kant’s Doctrine of Right, Fichte’s Foundations of Natural Right, and Hegel’s Jena Realphilosophie. By turning to the tradition of German Rechtsphilosophie, as opposed to the more standard libertarian and utilitarian frameworks of property, it explores the metaphysical, normative, political, and material questions that make property intelligible as a social relation. The book formulates a normative theory of property rooted in practical reason, mutual recognition, and social freedom. This relational theory of property, inspired by German Idealism, brings a fresh angle to contemporary property theory. Additionally, it provides crucial philosophical background to 19th century debates on private property, inequality, labor, socialism, capitalism, and the state. The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel will appeal to scholars and advanced students interested in 19th Century German philosophy, social and political philosophy, philosophy of law, political theory, and political economy.

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All Things are Nothing to Me

The Unique Philosophy of Max Stirner

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

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All Things are Nothing to Me

The Unique Philosophy of Max Stirner

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

Max Stirner’s The Unique and Its Property (1844) is the first ruthless critique of modern society. In All Things are Nothing to Me, Jacob Blumenfeld reconstructs the unique philosophy of Max Stirner (1806–1856), a figure that strongly influenced—for better or worse—Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emma Goldman as well as numerous anarchists, feminists, surrealists, illegalists, existentialists, fascists, libertarians, dadaists, situationists, insurrectionists and nihilists of the last two centuries. Misunderstood, dismissed, and defamed, Stirner’s work is considered by some to be the worst book ever written. It combines the worst elements of philosophy, politics, history, psychology, and morality, and ties it all together with simple tautologies, fancy rhetoric, and militant declarations. That is the glory of Max Stirner’s unique footprint in the history of philosophy. Jacob Blumenfeld wanted to exhume this dead tome along with its dead philosopher, but discovered instead that, rather than deceased, their spirits are alive and quite well, floating in our presence. All Things are Nothing to Me is a forensic investigation into how Stirner has stayed alive throughout time.

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The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

Freedom, Right, and Recognition

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

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United States Jewry, 1776-1985

By: Jacob Rader Marcus

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United States Jewry, 1776-1985

By: Jacob Rader Marcus

The third volume covers the period from 1860 to 1920, beginning with the Jews, slavery, and the Civil War, and concluding with the rise of Reform Judaism as well as the increasing spirit of secularization that characterized emancipated, prosperous, liberal Jewry before it was confronted by a rising tide of American anti-Semitism in the 1920s.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814321887

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

A Collection of Fascinating Historical, Scientific and Cultural Trivia about People, Places and Things

By: Mark Jacob,Stephan Benzkofer,Chicago Tribune

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

A Collection of Fascinating Historical, Scientific and Cultural Trivia about People, Places and Things

By: Mark Jacob,Stephan Benzkofer,Chicago Tribune

A compendium of outrageous, hilarious or just plain shocking trivia about everything from history and politics to arts, religion, technology and much more. For years, the Chicago Tribune’s “10 Things You Might Not Know” column has been informing and entertaining readers on a diverse range of subjects. This volume collects the best of these columns, offering readers obscure, fascinating facts on universal topics that will appeal to everyone from sports fans to history buffs, foodies, and more. Expertly researched and thoroughly entertaining, 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything contains a plethora of surprising trivia on numerous topics, with an especially close look into Chicago-area history and facts. For example, in Zion, Illinois it was once illegal to spit, eat oysters, wear tan-colored shoes, or whistle on Sundays. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything will leave readers brighter, wittier, and curious to learn more about myriad subjects and stories they will never forget.

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1572847999

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All Things are Nothing to Me

The Unique Philosophy of Max Stirner

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

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The Unique Philosophy of Max Stirner

By: Jacob Blumenfeld

Max Stirner's The Unique and Its Property (1844) is the first ruthless critique of modern society. In All Things are Nothing to Me, Jacob Blumenfeld reconstructs the unique philosophy of Max Stirner (1806-1856), a figure that strongly influenced--for better or worse--Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emma Goldman as well as numerous anarchists, feminists, surrealists, illegalists, existentialists, fascists, libertarians, dadaists, situationists, insurrectionists and nihilists of the last two centuries. Misunderstood, dismissed, and defamed, Stirner's work is considered by some to be the worst book ever written. It combines the worst elements of philosophy, politics, history, psychology, and morality, and ties it all together with simple tautologies, fancy rhetoric, and militant declarations. That is the glory of Max Stirner's unique footprint in the history of philosophy. Jacob Blumenfeld wanted to exhume this dead tome along with its dead philosopher, but discovered instead that, rather than deceased, their spirits are alive and quite well, floating in our presence. All Things are Nothing to Me is a forensic investigation into how Stirner has stayed alive throughout time.

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Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse

Contemplating the Walls of the Earthly Paradise

By: Jacob Abell

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Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse

Contemplating the Walls of the Earthly Paradise

By: Jacob Abell

The Earthly Paradise was a vibrant symbol at the heart of medieval Christian geographies of the cosmos. As humanity’s primal home now lost through the sins of Adam of Eve, the Earthly Paradise figured prominently in Old French tales of lands beyond the mundane world. This study proposes a fresh look at the complex roles played by the Earthly Paradise in three medieval French poems: Marie de France’s The Purgatory of St. Patrick, Benedeit’s Voyage of Saint Brendan the Abbot, and Guillaume de Lorris’s The Romance of the Rose. By examining the literary, cultural, and artistic components that informed each poem, this book advances the thesis that the exterior walls of the Earthly Paradise served evolving purposes as contemplative objects that implicitly engaged complex notions of economic solidarity and idealized community. These visions of the Earthly Paradise stand to provide a striking contribution to a historically informed response to the contemporary legacies of colonialism and the international refugee crisis.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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1501514253

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Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation

By: Randall S. Sprick,Jessica Sprick,Cristy Coughlin,Jacob Edwards

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Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation

By: Randall S. Sprick,Jessica Sprick,Cristy Coughlin,Jacob Edwards

Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include: • How behavior is learned • Managing student work • Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom • Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom) • Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention • Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators—including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants— Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119651832

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The Cinema of Eric Rohmer

Irony, Imagination, and the Social World

By: Jacob Leigh

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The Cinema of Eric Rohmer

Irony, Imagination, and the Social World

By: Jacob Leigh

Since the death of the French film director Eric Rohmer in 2010, interest in his work has reignited. Known as the last of the established directors in the French New Wave, Rohmer took complete control over all his films, acting as his own producer throughout his career, and writing the scripts. He also made his mark by taking the lead in casting and location scouting - as French seaside resorts with beautiful young people are some of the elements present in most of his films. Combining history and criticism, Jacob Leigh pens the first chronological survey of this understudied filmmaker in order to give readers clear insights into how Rohmer's films came about and what he intended them to be. The book provides in-depth analysis of the themes and ideas of Rohmer's twenty-three feature films, and illustrates the complexity of their cinematic style. Leigh's study is the perfect introduction to the work of this great filmmaker, for both students and the general reader.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1441198997

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The Volga Germans

In Russia and the Americas, from 1763 to the Present

By: Fred C. Koch,Jacob Eichhorn

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The Volga Germans

In Russia and the Americas, from 1763 to the Present

By: Fred C. Koch,Jacob Eichhorn

Catherine the Great recruited thousands of colonists &“to populate her lower Volga River frontier with dependable permanent settlers who not only would bring stability to this lawless, underdeveloped, and uncharted region, but also would reclaim the vast wasteland there&”&—an area larger than the state of Maryland. This recruitment program ended in 1766, after drawing a majority of the colonists (about 30,000) from west central Germany, particularly the Hessian states. Since 1874 many inhabitants of this overpopulated land island between Saratov and Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) have emigrated to the Western world&—to homesteads from the plains of western Canada to the pampas of Argentina, but chiefly in the U.S. By 1920 more than 300,000 Volga Germans were counted in the U.S., mostly in the private states but including 24,000 in the East and 30,000 on the West Coast. Meanwhile, the number of German-derived residents of the Soviet Union exceeded two million&—the original Evangelical and Roman Catholic settlers having flourished, despite adversity, and having been joined by Mennonites in 1854. The author paints a vivid picture of the pioneering activities of the Germans on the Volga, meeting the challenges of a hostile environment and raids by brigands, and keeping their culture alive through an elaborate system of parochial schools. A century ago population pressure forced many Volga Germans westward to the Americas, or eastward to Turkestan and Siberia somewhat later. Although Lenin established a Volga German Autonomous Republic, Stalin abolished it in 1941 during the Nazi invasion and deported its population to Siberia and Central Asia. A 1964 Soviet decree retracted wholesale charges of disloyalty against the Volga Germans but denied restoration of their Republic. The story of the Volga Germans and their adventures in North and South America from 1874 to the present is a warm and vibrant one. Both laymen and scholars will find it rewarding.

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Penn State Press

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0271019336

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Islam in the Middle Ages

The Origins and Shaping of Classical Islamic Civilization

By: Jacob Lassner,Michael Bonner

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Islam in the Middle Ages

The Origins and Shaping of Classical Islamic Civilization

By: Jacob Lassner,Michael Bonner

In the Middle Ages, a varied and vibrant Islamic culture flourished in all its aspects, from religious institutions to legal and scientific endeavors. Lassner, Reisman, and Bonner detail how all three montheist traditions are linked to the same sacred history. They trace the most current scholarship on the Arabian background to Islam, the prophet's early religious message and its appeal. They the Qur'an and how it would have been understood by the earliest generations of Muslims. How much does historical memory come into play in current depictions of this early era? Beyond religious institutions, Muslim scholars and scientists were vital to both the transmission of knowledge from the Greek civilization and to the uninterrupted progress of science. The authors explore the role that non-Muslim minorities played within this culture and they detail the splits within the Muslim world that continue to this day.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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031304709X

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Paul Among the Gentiles: A "Radical" Reading of Romans

By: Jacob P. B. Mortensen

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Paul Among the Gentiles: A "Radical" Reading of Romans

By: Jacob P. B. Mortensen

This exciting new interpretation of Pauls Letter to the Romans approaches Pauls most famous letter from one of the newest scholarly positions within Pauline Studies: The Radical New Perspective on Paul (also known as Paul within Judaism). As a point of departure, the author takes Pauls self-designation in 11:13 as apostle to the gentiles as so determining for Pauls mission that the audience of the letter is perceived to be exclusively gentile. The study finds confirmation of this reading-strategy in the letters construction of the interlocutor from chapter 2 onwards. Even in 2:17, where Paul describes the interlocutor as someone who calls himself a Jew, it requests to perceive this person as a gentile who presents himself as a Jew and not an ethnic Jew. If the interlocutor is perceived in this way throughout the letter, the dialogue between Paul and the interlocutor can be perceived as a continuous, unified and developing dialogue. In this way, this interpretation of Romans sketches out a position against a more disparate and fragmentary interpretation of Romans.

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Narr Francke Attempto Verlag

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3772000754

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East of Time

By: Jacob Rosenberg

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East of Time

By: Jacob Rosenberg

A rendezvous of history and imagination, of realities and dreams, hopes and disenchantments. The setting is Lodz, Poland, in the years of the author's childhood, when he witnessed the cataclysmic events of the 1930s, imprisoned between walls of ghettos, and finally silenced in Auschwitz.

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1921556595

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Off Center

The Republican Revolution and the Erosion of American Democracy

By: Jacob S. Hacker,Paul Pierson

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The Republican Revolution and the Erosion of American Democracy

By: Jacob S. Hacker,Paul Pierson

The Republicans who run American government today have defied the normal laws of political gravity. They have ruled with the slimmest of majorities and yet have transformed the nation’s governing priorities. They have strayed dramatically from the moderate middle of public opinion and yet have faced little public backlash. Again and again, they have sided with the affluent and ideologically extreme while paying little heed to the broad majority of Americans. And much more often than not, they have come out on top. This book shows why—and why this troubling state of affairs can and must be changed. Written in a highly accessible style by two professional political scientists, Off Center tells the story of a deliberative process restricted and distorted by party chieftains, of unresponsive power brokers subverting the popular will, and of legislation written by and for powerful interests and deliberately designed to mute popular discontent. In the best tradition of engaged social science, Off Center is a powerful and informed critique that points the way toward a stronger foundation for American democracy.

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Yale University Press

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030013066X

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9780300130669

Mirror Mirrored

A Contemporary Artists' Edition of 25 Grimms' Tales

By: Corwin Levi,Michelle Aldredge,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm

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A Contemporary Artists' Edition of 25 Grimms' Tales

By: Corwin Levi,Michelle Aldredge,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm

Grimms’ fairy tales, originally collected in 1812, are a timeless chronicle of the possibilities our lives all have, and the full range of human nature. The stories remain just as relevant today as when they were first published over 200 years ago. To introduce these tales to a new generation, Uzzlepye Press presents Mirror Mirrored: An Artists' Edition of 25 Grimms' Tales, a special visual edition of 25 of the stories. It includes not only almost 2,000 vintage Grimms' illustrations remixed into the book alongside the story texts, but also work from 28 contemporary artists visually reimagining these stories.

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0982517610

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The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

All Things are Nothing to Me

All Things are Nothing to Me

The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

United States Jewry, 1776-1985

United States Jewry, 1776-1985

10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

All Things are Nothing to Me

All Things are Nothing to Me

Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse

Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

The Cinema of Eric Rohmer

The Cinema of Eric Rohmer

The Volga Germans

The Volga Germans

Islam in the Middle Ages

Islam in the Middle Ages

Paul Among the Gentiles: A "Radical" Reading of Romans

Paul Among the Gentiles: A "Radical" Reading of Romans

East of Time

East of Time

Off Center

Off Center

Mirror Mirrored

Mirror Mirrored

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