7908 results for "Science"

Interpretation, Relativism, and the Metaphysics of Culture Themes in the Philosophy of Joseph Margolis

Michael Krausz,Richard Shusterman
"In a spirit of good-natured dialogue, leading scholars of various philosophical persuasions critically engage these important questions. The fourteen previously unpublished essays in this volume explore Margolis's contributions, ranging from the subtle issues of detail within his system to very general questions of the need, viability, and value of a hermeneutic, relativistic metaphysics of flux. At the conclusion of the book, Professor Margolis responds to points raised in each paper."--BOOK JACKET.
Humanity Books 1999 427 pages

Requiem for a Female Serial Killer

Phyllis Chesler
This psychological crime thriller takes us inside the mind of a unique female serial killer, a prostitute who murdered seven adult men-a case with which the author was intimately involved. The issues raised by this high-profile criminal case remain unresolved to this day. Women, even prostitutes, have the right to self-defense in theory, but in practice, the story is more complicated. This book will challenge everything you ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers, and justice in America. Aileen Wuornos is a damaged soul, a genuine American outlaw, a symbol of women's rage, a symbol of what can happen to severely abused children, and of how our justice system fails women. Chesler's involvement with a serial killer has haunted her ever since. She speaks in Aileen Wuornos' voice, as well as in her own, and delivers an incisive, original, and dramatic portrait of a cognitively impaired, traumatized, and alcoholic woman who had endured so much pain in her short life. When she'd had enough, the results were deadly. This is a poignant, sometimes humorous, never-before-told behind-the-scenes tale. Wuornos' story is handled with great sensitivity, but also with realistic detachment by Chesler as she probes the telling moment, the telling phrase. Was Wuornos suffering from post-traumatic stress after a life lived on a "killing field?" Was she also "born evil?" So many prostitutes have been torture-murdered by serial killers-how did Wuornos, once prey, become a predator? Requiem for a Female Serial Killer will also haunt you. It won't let you put it down. Take a walk on the wild side. The ghost of Aileen Wuornos beckons.
New English Review Press 2020 250 pages

Lady of Miracles

Nina Cassian
The main purpose of this book is to present some old and new results in this research field. This book can be divided into two parts. The first part is the first chapter, in which we briefly introduce some basic concepts and results. It can help readers quickly learn about some of the classic research results in this field, as well as understand their research motivation and background. The remaining chapters can be considered as the second part. In these chapters, we will introduce in detail our relevant research results in recent years, which may help readers understand the main research content and motivation in this field today.
Cloud Marauder Press 1984 250 pages

Ninth Avenue

Maxwell Bodenheim
Step back into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1920s New York City with Maxwell Bodenheim's "Ninth Avenue." This rediscovered work of literary fiction offers a stark and compelling social commentary on urban life and the struggles of poverty. Bodenheim's narrative, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing metropolis, explores the social life and customs of a bygone era. "Ninth Avenue" provides a glimpse into the underbelly of a city teeming with ambition and hardship. Its enduring appeal lies in its unflinching portrayal of human experience, capturing the essence of a specific time and place while resonating with universal themes. Experience the raw energy and gritty realism of urban life in this rediscovered classic. A compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction, urban fantasy, or the sociological study of city life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2025-03-29 134 pages

Blackguard

Maxwell Bodenheim,Wallace Smith
Maxwell Bodenheim's "Blackguard" plunges into the vibrant, turbulent heart of bohemian life, offering a sharp social commentary on urban existence. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this literary fiction explores the unconventional attitudes and struggles of individuals living outside the mainstream. Bodenheim's work provides a glimpse into a world of artists, dreamers, and social outcasts navigating the complexities of city life. More than just a story, "Blackguard" is an enduring reflection on societal norms and the timeless quest for personal expression. This meticulously prepared edition brings the historical text back into print, allowing readers to rediscover its unique perspective and lasting relevance. Its exploration of urban life and bohemianism remains as captivating and thought-provoking as when it was first written. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2025-03-29 108 pages

Person and self-value: three essays

Scheler, Max philosophe
From the mysterious powers and forces peculiar to both individual and community that can turn our lives into either good or bad lives, I wish to point to two such powers being at the same time different in their own nature and yet closely related to each other: The powers that emerge from exemplary persons and leaders. Understood as basic to both sociology and the philosophy of history, it comes to us as no surprise that the problem of exemplary persons and leaders - along with the questions of the qualities types, selections and education of leaders; forms of unison existing be tween leaders and their followers, all of which belonging to the subdivisions of this problem - must be a burning problem for a people whose historical leaders from all walks of life have, in part, been swept away by wars and revolutions. This fact we also find in all salient epochs of history characterized more or less by changes in leadership. It is precisely for this reason that in our own time every group appears to struggle ever so hard with this problem, namely, who their leaders should be. This pertains equally to a group within a party, to a class, to occupations, to unions, to various schools or present-day youth movements, and even to religious and ecclesias tical groupings. Beyond any comparison, there is yearning everywhere for lead ership.
Springer 1987 201 pages

Fire and Frost

Maud Cruttwell
A captivating collection of poems that explore the themes of love, nature, and the human condition through vivid and evocative imagery. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
LEGARE STREET Press 2023-07-18 336 pages

The Ascent of Man

Mathilde Blind
"The Ascent of Man" by Mathilde Blind is a powerful collection of poems exploring themes of evolution and human progress. Written by a significant woman author, this work delves into the concept of social evolution through compelling verse. This poetry examines humanity's journey, offering insightful reflections on societal development and change. A historical text meticulously prepared for print republication, Blind's poems resonate with enduring relevance, providing a unique perspective on the forces shaping our world. Explore the complexities of human advancement and the ongoing quest for a better future through the evocative language and timeless observations of Mathilde Blind. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2025-03-29 84 pages

The North-Atlantic Sea-Bed Comprising a Diary of the Voyage On Board H.M.S. Bulldog, in 1860; and Observations On the Presence of Animal Life, and the Formation and Nature of Organic Deposits, at Great Depths in the Ocean

George Charles Wallich
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2022-10-27 186 pages

Island Networks Communication, Kinship, and Classification Structures in Oceania

Per Hage,Frank Harary
Contrary to common perception and belief, most island societies of the Pacific were not isolated, but were connected to other island societies by relations of kinship and marriage, trade and tribute, language and history. Using network models from graph theory the authors analyze the formation of island empires, dialect groups, economic and political centers; the evolution and devolution of social stratification; and the development of kinship terminologies, marriage systems and descent groups.
Cambridge University Press 2007-01-25 320 pages