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Founders of Constructive Postmodern Philosophy

Peirce, James, Bergson, Whitehead, and Hartshorne

By: David Ray Griffin,John B. Cobb,Marcus P. Ford,Pete A. Y. Gunter,Peter Ochs

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Founders of Constructive Postmodern Philosophy

Peirce, James, Bergson, Whitehead, and Hartshorne

By: David Ray Griffin,John B. Cobb,Marcus P. Ford,Pete A. Y. Gunter,Peter Ochs

In presenting Peirce, James, Bergson, Whitehead, and Hartshorne as members of a common and distinctively postmodern trajectory, this book casts the thought of each of them in a new light. It also suggests a new direction for the philosophical community as a whole, now that the various forms of modern philosophy, and even the deconstructive form of postmodern philosophy, are widely perceived to be dead-ends. This new option offers the possibility that philosophy may recover its role as critic and guide within the more general culture, a recovery that is desperately needed in these perilous times.

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SUNY Press

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0791413330

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9780791413333

Beyond the Modern University

Toward a Constructive Postmodern University

By: Marcus P. Ford

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Beyond the Modern University

Toward a Constructive Postmodern University

By: Marcus P. Ford

The modern university, which has its origins in 18th and 19th century Germany, is currently at war within itself. It seeks to portray itself on the one hand as an engine of economic development and, on the other hand, as existing for the sake of disinterested scholarly reflection and as a repository for human culture. The author outlines an entirely different conception of what the university must become if it is to be a force for good in the world. The author contends that the modern university actively participates in the breakdown of human communities and the destruction of the natural world. He identifies the university's commitments to academic disciplines, philosophical materialism, and economism (the modern faith that infinite economic growth is both possible and desirable) as the roots of its negative impact, and calls for changes that would make the university a powerful agent for good in the world.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313012881

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9780313012884

U.S. Presidents For Dummies with Online Practice

By: Marcus A. Stadelmann

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U.S. Presidents For Dummies with Online Practice

By: Marcus A. Stadelmann

Discover how the Oval Office’s occupants have made and make history Which one was the tallest? Which one fought a duel? Which had liquor smuggled into the White House during Prohibition? And why is the president even called the president in the first place? From periwigs and knee breeches to the 24-hour news cycle and presidential Tweets, the fascinating and colorful stories of the 45 incumbents are a powerful lens through which to view U.S. history and get insight into the present. Taking readers on a fact-filled journey through two centuries, this book examines how each individual obtained their dream (or nightmare) position, what they stood for (or against), achieved (or didn’t), and how their actions affected the country—for better or worse. And—remembering that presidents are people too—it shows how the personal really can be political, exploring how each president’s vision, strengths, and foibles helped or hindered them in building the country and their own legacy. Accessible biographies of all presidents Sidebars, timelines, and photos Lists of best and worst administrations Bonus online content, including quizzes galore to help build retention Whether you’re a student, a history buff—or are even interested in becoming president yourself one day—U. S. Presidents For Dummies is the perfect guide to what it takes to be leader of the free world, who has stepped up to that challenge, and how those personal histories can help us understand yesterday’s, today’s, and even tomorrow’s union.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111965453X

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Founders of Constructive Postmodern Philosophy

Founders of Constructive Postmodern Philosophy

Beyond the Modern University

Beyond the Modern University

U.S. Presidents For Dummies with Online Practice

U.S. Presidents For Dummies with Online Practice

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