Author: William Rybolt
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466903562
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
We are prompted by Holy Writ to ponder and think about things that are true, honest, lovely, and virtuous. Higher Thought is an attempt by the writer to consider many of life issues from a wholesome perspective. Written in an unusual manner, each question is considered in a prologue and then considered again in verse. Author William Rybolt's writings range from contemplating higher thought to testing to the Prodigal Son. They cover a range of emotions, from humorous to serious to challenging. Rybolt ignites fresh and productive thoughts in the minds of his readers as he addresses the numerous issues of life in this unique and thought-provoking manner. A Lasting Tribute We honor those who live in fame Give reverence to those who earn acclaim Celebrate those of great repute And dignify those who have been astute We proudly erect edifices to remember a name Build statues to edify those who share great gain With monuments observe men of great thought Fashion a model for bravery fought However we choose to compliment To recognize one whose life has been spent What ever the mode or the artifact Time will treat carelessly our commemorative act That memento of steel or erection of stone With passing of time will fall on its own Hopelessly destined forgotten forever Remembered by few and perhaps even never ...
Higher Thought
Author: William Rybolt
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466903562
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
We are prompted by Holy Writ to ponder and think about things that are true, honest, lovely, and virtuous. Higher Thought is an attempt by the writer to consider many of life issues from a wholesome perspective. Written in an unusual manner, each question is considered in a prologue and then considered again in verse. Author William Rybolt's writings range from contemplating higher thought to testing to the Prodigal Son. They cover a range of emotions, from humorous to serious to challenging. Rybolt ignites fresh and productive thoughts in the minds of his readers as he addresses the numerous issues of life in this unique and thought-provoking manner. A Lasting Tribute We honor those who live in fame Give reverence to those who earn acclaim Celebrate those of great repute And dignify those who have been astute We proudly erect edifices to remember a name Build statues to edify those who share great gain With monuments observe men of great thought Fashion a model for bravery fought However we choose to compliment To recognize one whose life has been spent What ever the mode or the artifact Time will treat carelessly our commemorative act That memento of steel or erection of stone With passing of time will fall on its own Hopelessly destined forgotten forever Remembered by few and perhaps even never ...
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466903562
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
We are prompted by Holy Writ to ponder and think about things that are true, honest, lovely, and virtuous. Higher Thought is an attempt by the writer to consider many of life issues from a wholesome perspective. Written in an unusual manner, each question is considered in a prologue and then considered again in verse. Author William Rybolt's writings range from contemplating higher thought to testing to the Prodigal Son. They cover a range of emotions, from humorous to serious to challenging. Rybolt ignites fresh and productive thoughts in the minds of his readers as he addresses the numerous issues of life in this unique and thought-provoking manner. A Lasting Tribute We honor those who live in fame Give reverence to those who earn acclaim Celebrate those of great repute And dignify those who have been astute We proudly erect edifices to remember a name Build statues to edify those who share great gain With monuments observe men of great thought Fashion a model for bravery fought However we choose to compliment To recognize one whose life has been spent What ever the mode or the artifact Time will treat carelessly our commemorative act That memento of steel or erection of stone With passing of time will fall on its own Hopelessly destined forgotten forever Remembered by few and perhaps even never ...
The Coddling of the American Mind
Author: Greg Lukianoff
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735224900
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Something is going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking on eggshells and afraid to speak honestly. How did this happen? First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: what doesn’t kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good people and evil people. These three Great Untruths are incompatible with basic psychological principles, as well as ancient wisdom from many cultures. They interfere with healthy development. Anyone who embraces these untruths—and the resulting culture of safetyism—is less likely to become an autonomous adult able to navigate the bumpy road of life. Lukianoff and Haidt investigate the many social trends that have intersected to produce these untruths. They situate the conflicts on campus in the context of America’s rapidly rising political polarization, including a rise in hate crimes and off-campus provocation. They explore changes in childhood including the rise of fearful parenting, the decline of unsupervised play, and the new world of social media that has engulfed teenagers in the last decade. This is a book for anyone who is confused by what is happening on college campuses today, or has children, or is concerned about the growing inability of Americans to live, work, and cooperate across party lines.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735224900
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Something is going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking on eggshells and afraid to speak honestly. How did this happen? First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: what doesn’t kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good people and evil people. These three Great Untruths are incompatible with basic psychological principles, as well as ancient wisdom from many cultures. They interfere with healthy development. Anyone who embraces these untruths—and the resulting culture of safetyism—is less likely to become an autonomous adult able to navigate the bumpy road of life. Lukianoff and Haidt investigate the many social trends that have intersected to produce these untruths. They situate the conflicts on campus in the context of America’s rapidly rising political polarization, including a rise in hate crimes and off-campus provocation. They explore changes in childhood including the rise of fearful parenting, the decline of unsupervised play, and the new world of social media that has engulfed teenagers in the last decade. This is a book for anyone who is confused by what is happening on college campuses today, or has children, or is concerned about the growing inability of Americans to live, work, and cooperate across party lines.
A Higher Law
Author: Jeffrey A. Brauch
Publisher: William S. Hein
ISBN: 9780837716947
Category : Common law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"See 1st ed. (#323560) This second edition is designed to further the quest to look beyond legal rules and institutions to the legal philosophies that shaped them. Its overall purpose and most of the readings remain unchanged, but some readings have been updated to reflect recent developments in the law, including critical race theory and jury reforms. This new edition also addresses current issues regarding international and constitutional law, considering the moral and legal arguments regarding preemptive war and whether transgendered individuals have a fundamental human right to change their sexual identity on their birth certificate. This broader focus recognizes that many clashes over legal worldview are taking place outside the realm of the common law."--Publisher's website.
Publisher: William S. Hein
ISBN: 9780837716947
Category : Common law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"See 1st ed. (#323560) This second edition is designed to further the quest to look beyond legal rules and institutions to the legal philosophies that shaped them. Its overall purpose and most of the readings remain unchanged, but some readings have been updated to reflect recent developments in the law, including critical race theory and jury reforms. This new edition also addresses current issues regarding international and constitutional law, considering the moral and legal arguments regarding preemptive war and whether transgendered individuals have a fundamental human right to change their sexual identity on their birth certificate. This broader focus recognizes that many clashes over legal worldview are taking place outside the realm of the common law."--Publisher's website.
Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century
Author: Burt Wilson
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615260055
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The Ancient Wisdom is a body of pure knowledge of God and creation that has existed for millenniums. It has been in existence since time began, long before the appearance of any of today's major religions. Although ancient in source, it has a philosophical integrity that is as relevant in today's life as it has been in every previous period of time. No irreconcilable leaps of faith are required. No mysteries. All is knowable. The wisdom contained herein is that which has always been previously communicated to interested spiritual aspirants who sought it out. This book continues that tradition.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615260055
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The Ancient Wisdom is a body of pure knowledge of God and creation that has existed for millenniums. It has been in existence since time began, long before the appearance of any of today's major religions. Although ancient in source, it has a philosophical integrity that is as relevant in today's life as it has been in every previous period of time. No irreconcilable leaps of faith are required. No mysteries. All is knowable. The wisdom contained herein is that which has always been previously communicated to interested spiritual aspirants who sought it out. This book continues that tradition.
American Philosophy
Author: Barbara MacKinnon
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780873959223
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
This anthology demonstrates the richness and diversity of the American intellectual heritage. In it we see how Jonathan Edwards grapples with the problem of how to reconcile freedom and responsibility with Calvinist religious beliefs; how Franklin and Jefferson exemplified American enlightenment thought; and how the Transcendentalists, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, formulated their particular romantic idealist beliefs. A second and significant portion of the anthology is devoted to Pragmatism. Substantive excerpts from Peirce, James and Dewey, as well as Royce, are collected here. A third part is devoted to other Twentieth-Century American philosophies. No other collection of writings in this field includes the breadth of coverage that this one does. Among the chapters in this third part of the book are those on early Process Philosophy, Phenomenology, Positivism, and Language Philosophies. Selections from such philosophers as Whitehead, Weiss, Buchler, Gurwitsch, Sellars, Quine, Davidson, and Rawls, along with many others are included in this part. A final chapter is devoted to twentieth-century American Moral Philosophy. The book is specifically designed to be used as a text for courses in American philosophy. A substantive introduction that emphasizes the historical setting as well as major interests and ideas of the philosophers accompanies each chapter. Extensive bibliographies and study guide questions follow each chapter. The selections include more than any one course will cover, but in their completeness also allow individual teachers and readers to select what they want.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780873959223
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
This anthology demonstrates the richness and diversity of the American intellectual heritage. In it we see how Jonathan Edwards grapples with the problem of how to reconcile freedom and responsibility with Calvinist religious beliefs; how Franklin and Jefferson exemplified American enlightenment thought; and how the Transcendentalists, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, formulated their particular romantic idealist beliefs. A second and significant portion of the anthology is devoted to Pragmatism. Substantive excerpts from Peirce, James and Dewey, as well as Royce, are collected here. A third part is devoted to other Twentieth-Century American philosophies. No other collection of writings in this field includes the breadth of coverage that this one does. Among the chapters in this third part of the book are those on early Process Philosophy, Phenomenology, Positivism, and Language Philosophies. Selections from such philosophers as Whitehead, Weiss, Buchler, Gurwitsch, Sellars, Quine, Davidson, and Rawls, along with many others are included in this part. A final chapter is devoted to twentieth-century American Moral Philosophy. The book is specifically designed to be used as a text for courses in American philosophy. A substantive introduction that emphasizes the historical setting as well as major interests and ideas of the philosophers accompanies each chapter. Extensive bibliographies and study guide questions follow each chapter. The selections include more than any one course will cover, but in their completeness also allow individual teachers and readers to select what they want.
Karl Bühler's Theory of Language/Karl Bühlers Sprachtheorie
Author: Achim Eschbach
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027278571
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
This volume contains selected proceedings of the conferences held at Kirchberg, August 26, 1984 and Essen, November 21–24, 1984 devoted to Karl Bühler's Theory of Language. Both conferences took place exactly fifty years after the publication of Bühler's masterpiece. However, it was felt necessary to bring renewed attention to Bühler's work in order to highlight its importance. The contributions in this volume, all in the original German language, focus on a wide range of perspectives: biographical, psychological, sociological, semiotic and linguistic.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027278571
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
This volume contains selected proceedings of the conferences held at Kirchberg, August 26, 1984 and Essen, November 21–24, 1984 devoted to Karl Bühler's Theory of Language. Both conferences took place exactly fifty years after the publication of Bühler's masterpiece. However, it was felt necessary to bring renewed attention to Bühler's work in order to highlight its importance. The contributions in this volume, all in the original German language, focus on a wide range of perspectives: biographical, psychological, sociological, semiotic and linguistic.
Practical Steps to Think and Grow Rich
Author: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: HBG
ISBN: 1469004739
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Success seems to come easily for some people. They live in luxurious homes, send their children to the best schools, drive fancy cars, travel around the world, and still have resources available to help their loved ones and contribute to the communities in which they live. They are no brighter or better educated than you. They do not work any harder than you do. They do not sacrifice their lives to earn a living; on the contrary, they earn more than enough to fully enjoy their lives. What is their secret? Welcome to Practical Steps to Think and Grow Rich - The Secret Revealed by Napoleon Hill. The principles and secrets for success are listed in the beginning of each chapter, making the information clear, inviting, and accessible - an approach that reveals the secret to thinking and growing rich without making you search for it.
Publisher: HBG
ISBN: 1469004739
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Success seems to come easily for some people. They live in luxurious homes, send their children to the best schools, drive fancy cars, travel around the world, and still have resources available to help their loved ones and contribute to the communities in which they live. They are no brighter or better educated than you. They do not work any harder than you do. They do not sacrifice their lives to earn a living; on the contrary, they earn more than enough to fully enjoy their lives. What is their secret? Welcome to Practical Steps to Think and Grow Rich - The Secret Revealed by Napoleon Hill. The principles and secrets for success are listed in the beginning of each chapter, making the information clear, inviting, and accessible - an approach that reveals the secret to thinking and growing rich without making you search for it.
The Conception of God in the Later Royce
Author: E.A. Jarvis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401016593
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Dr. Jarvis kindly invited me to undertake this Foreword. According to his suggestion, I here intend to complement his work by creating a context for it. To do so, prior notice of a common misrepresentation of Royce and of his contemporary relevance seems needed, before briefly sketching his biography and interest in religion. Finally, to orient the reader to the present study, I will point out Royce's main works and the spirit of the man. In the year 2150 A. D. , what will people be saying about Harvard? If the reported prediction of a self -effacing William James comes true, the common answer will be, "Harvard? Oh, that's the place where Royce taught. " And yet, now that almost a century has passed since Royce began teaching at Harvard, most Americans do not recognize the name "Josiah Royce. " Of those who do, few know him as a significant American philosopher of community. And of these few, far fewer recall either that religious problems first drove Royce to philosophy or that he said such problems "of all human interests, deserve our best efforts and our utmost loyalty. " 1 Little wonder, then, that when Americans survey our "classic" philosophers-Peirce, James, Royce, Santayana, Dewey, Whitehead-few of them respond to Royce as the most explicitly and persistently religious philosopher of them all. Fortunately, however, popularity contests do not accurately weigh the merit of a philosopher.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401016593
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Dr. Jarvis kindly invited me to undertake this Foreword. According to his suggestion, I here intend to complement his work by creating a context for it. To do so, prior notice of a common misrepresentation of Royce and of his contemporary relevance seems needed, before briefly sketching his biography and interest in religion. Finally, to orient the reader to the present study, I will point out Royce's main works and the spirit of the man. In the year 2150 A. D. , what will people be saying about Harvard? If the reported prediction of a self -effacing William James comes true, the common answer will be, "Harvard? Oh, that's the place where Royce taught. " And yet, now that almost a century has passed since Royce began teaching at Harvard, most Americans do not recognize the name "Josiah Royce. " Of those who do, few know him as a significant American philosopher of community. And of these few, far fewer recall either that religious problems first drove Royce to philosophy or that he said such problems "of all human interests, deserve our best efforts and our utmost loyalty. " 1 Little wonder, then, that when Americans survey our "classic" philosophers-Peirce, James, Royce, Santayana, Dewey, Whitehead-few of them respond to Royce as the most explicitly and persistently religious philosopher of them all. Fortunately, however, popularity contests do not accurately weigh the merit of a philosopher.
The Philosophy of Josiah Royce
Author: Josiah Royce
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780915145416
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"There's nothing available that I know of that comes as close to representing the range of Royce's works. . . . " -- John H Lavely
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780915145416
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"There's nothing available that I know of that comes as close to representing the range of Royce's works. . . . " -- John H Lavely
Codifying the National Self
Author: Bárbara Ozieblo
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9789052010281
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Theater has always been the site of visionary hopes for a reformed national future and a space for propagating ideas, both cultural and political, and such a conceptualization of the histrionic art is all the more valuable in the post-9/11 era. The essays in this volume address the concept of «Americanness» and the perceptions of the «alien» - as ethnic, class or gendered minorities - as dealt with in the work of American playwrights from Anna Cora Mowatt, through Rachel Crothers or Susan Glaspell, and on to Sam Shepard, David Mamet, Nilo Cruz or Wallace Shawn. The authors of the essays come from a multi-national university background that includes the United States, the United Arab Emirates and various countries of the European Community. In recognition of the multiple components of drama, the essays for the volume were selected in order to exemplify different aspects and theories of theater studies: the playwright, the play, the audience and the actor are all examined as part of the theatrical experience that serves to formulate American national identity.
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9789052010281
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Theater has always been the site of visionary hopes for a reformed national future and a space for propagating ideas, both cultural and political, and such a conceptualization of the histrionic art is all the more valuable in the post-9/11 era. The essays in this volume address the concept of «Americanness» and the perceptions of the «alien» - as ethnic, class or gendered minorities - as dealt with in the work of American playwrights from Anna Cora Mowatt, through Rachel Crothers or Susan Glaspell, and on to Sam Shepard, David Mamet, Nilo Cruz or Wallace Shawn. The authors of the essays come from a multi-national university background that includes the United States, the United Arab Emirates and various countries of the European Community. In recognition of the multiple components of drama, the essays for the volume were selected in order to exemplify different aspects and theories of theater studies: the playwright, the play, the audience and the actor are all examined as part of the theatrical experience that serves to formulate American national identity.