An Awareness of What is Missing

An Awareness of What is Missing

Author: Jürgen Habermas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-11-06

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 0745694705

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In his recent writings on religion and secularization, Habermas has challenged reason to clarify its relation to religious experience and to engage religions in a constructive dialogue. Given the global challenges facing humanity, nothing is more dangerous than the refusal to communicate that we encounter today in different forms of religious and ideological fundamentalism. Habermas argues that in order to engage in this dialogue, two conditions must be met: religion must accept the authority of secular reason as the fallible results of the sciences and the universalistic egalitarianism in law and morality; and conversely, secular reason must not set itself up as the judge concerning truths of faith. This argument was developed in part as a reaction to the conception of the relation between faith and reason formulated by Pope Benedict XVI in his 2006 Regensburg address. In 2007 Habermas conducted a debate, under the title ‘An Awareness of What Is Missing', with philosophers from the Jesuit School for Philosophy in Munich. This volume includes Habermas's essay, the contributions of his interlocutors and Habermas's reply to them. It will be indispensable reading for anyone who wishes to understand one of the most urgent and intractable issues of our time.


The Missing Link in Cognition

The Missing Link in Cognition

Author: Herbert S. Terrace

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2005-01-20

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0195347609

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Are humans unique in having self-reflective consciousness? Or can precursors to this central form of human consciousness be found in non-human species? The Missing Link in Cognition brings together a diverse group of researchers who have been investigating this question from a variety of perspectives, including the extent to which non-human primates, and, indeed, young children, have consciousness, a sense of self, thought process, metacognitions, and representations. Some of the participants--Kitcher, Higgins, Nelson, and Tulving--argue that these types of cognitive abilities are uniquely human, whereas others--Call, Hampton, Kinsbourne, Menzel, Metcalfe, Schwartz, Smith, and Terrace--are convinced that at least the precursors to self-reflective consciousness exist in non-human primates. Their debate focuses primarily on the underpinnings of consciousness. Some of the participants believe that consciousness depends on representational thought and on the mental manipulation of such representations. Is representational thought enough to ensure consciousness, or does one need more? If one needs more, exactly what is needed? Is reflection upon the representations, that is, metacognition, the link? Does a realization of the contingencies, that is, "knowing that," in Gilbert Ryle's terminology, ensure that a person or an animal is conscious? Is true episodic memory needed for consciousness, and if so, do any animals have it? Is it possible to have episodic memory or, indeed, any self-reflective processing, without language? Other participants believe that consciousness is inextricably intertwined with a sense of self or self-awareness. From where does this sense of self or self-awareness arise? Some of the participants believe that it develops only through the use of language and the narrative form. If it does develop in this way, what about claims of a sense of self or self-awareness in non-human animals? Others believe that the autobiographical record implied by episodic memory is fundamental. To what extent must non-human animals have the linguistic, metacognitive, and/or representational abilities to develop a sense of self or self-awareness? These and other related concerns are crucial in this volume's lively debate over the nature of the missing cognitive link, and whether gorillas, chimps, or other species might be more like humans than many have supposed.


Missing Persons

Missing Persons

Author: Karen Shalev Greene

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-10-14

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1317095529

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A missing person is an individual whose whereabouts are unknown and where there is some concern for his or her wellbeing. In the UK, around 250,000 people are reported missing every year, with the majority being children under the age of 18. Despite the fact that missing persons are a social phenomenon which encompasses vast areas of interest, relatively little is known about those who go missing, what happens to them while they are missing, and what can be done to prevent these incidents from occurring. This groundbreaking book brings together for the first time ideas and expertise across this vast subject area into one interconnected publication. It explores the subjects of missing children, missing adults, the investigative process of missing person cases, and the families of missing persons. Those with no prior knowledge or professionals with focused knowledge in some areas will be able to expand their understanding of a variety of topics relevant to this field through detailed chapters which advance our understanding of this complex phenomenon, discuss what is unknown, and suggest the best and most important steps forward to further advance our knowledge.


Yeshua ~ My Missing Years ~ An Official Autobiography

Yeshua ~ My Missing Years ~ An Official Autobiography

Author: Gary Watkins

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-05

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1387782614

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An Autobiography of Christ Found in Shoebox After 30 Years! "The Spiritual Adventures of the World's Most Famous Son" chronicles His missing years from age 12 until 30, when he returned and began His New Testament ministry.


Missing Witches

Missing Witches

Author: Risa Dickens

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1623175739

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A guide to invocations, rituals, and histories at the intersection of magic and feminism, as informed by history's witches--and the sociopolitical culture that gave rise to them. When you start looking for witches, you find them everywhere. As seekers and practitioners reclaim and restore magic to its rightful place among powerful forces for social, personal, and political transformation, more people than ever are claiming the identity of "Witch." But our knowledge of witchcraft and magic has been marred by erasure, sensationalism, and sterilization, the true stories of history's witches left untold. Through meditations, stories, and practices, authors Risa Dickens and Amy Torok offer an intersectional, contemporary lens for uncovering and reconnecting with feminist witch history. Sharing traditions from all over the world--from Harlem to Haiti, Oaxaca to Mesopotamia--Missing Witches introduces readers to figures like Monica Sjoo, HP Blavatsky, Maria Sabina, and Enheduanna, shedding light on their work and the cultural and sociopolitical contexts that shaped it. Structured around the 8 sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, each chapter includes illustrations by Amy Torok, as well as invocations, rituals, and offerings that incorporate the authors' own wisdom, histories, and journeys of trauma, loss, and empowerment. Missing Witches offers an inside look at the vital stories of women who have practiced--and lived--magic.


The Missing Piece

The Missing Piece

Author: Hermon R. Card

Publisher: BalboaPress

Published: 2013-08-08

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1452577277

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We are in an education crisis. We need to restore the teaching profession to one of respect and support and provide effective education to enable current students, the new kids, to rise to their full potential What a fabulous book. Herm and Dolores have written a truly inspirational resource for teachers. This should be required reading for anyone preparing to enter the classroomand for anyone who needs to step back and rethink, think through, or reconsider their practice. They speak to the readers heart as well as the head, and Herms poetry is the best medicine I know for preventing teacher burnout. Carol Jago, president of the National Council of Teachers of English and long-time middle and high school teacher in Santa Monica, California The Missing Piece by Dolores and Hermon Card is the book weve all been waiting for about how to educate the new kids, this evolutionary bunch of uniquely different individuals known variously by labels as quirky as they are. You name it and this book covers it, and in a style as usable as it is advanced. Dolores and Hermon encourage students to make connections to themselves and then work beyond themselves to extend their reachto work with us, not for us. The raw truth about our current education system and how to fix it is covered, with poetry, with solutions and with expansive teaching styles that include meditation, Reiki, chakras, the higher self, and the importance of spirituality. No, this isnt new age; it is new thought, in its most courageous forma balanced and realistic way to educate the whole child. I was blown away by The Missing Piece. No one else has looked at our educational system today, and the various proposals to fix whats wrong, with eyes and hearts broad enough to recognize what was and is still missing, what the new kids must havea holistic approach. Thank you, Dolores and Hermon Card, for giving us a miracle. P. M. H. Atwater, L.H.D., author of Children of the Fifth World, Future Memory, and Near Death Experiences: The Rest of the Story


Life's Missing Instruction Manual

Life's Missing Instruction Manual

Author: Joe Vitale

Publisher: Wiley + ORM

Published: 2011-01-31

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1118046382

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With humorous stories and insights, an author and marketing guru offers life lessons for achieving success and happiness. In the simple, straightforward tone of an instructional manual, this little book offers big wisdom and little-known secrets for living a better life. Packed with life lessons most people will wish they'd learned earlier, Life’s Missing Instruction Manual presents practical steps readers can use to take control of their lives, overcome any obstacle, and find fulfillment. Each simple lesson is brought into focus with real-life examples and includes practical steps for putting those lessons to work every day. Full of uncommon knowledge and lighthearted humor, this book will help readers develop confidence, create winning strategies to get ahead, build rapport with others, develop time-management skills, and find wealth and happiness. Readers will discover how to: * Take chances that lead to success * Get through the tough times * Be themselves and like it * Find a purpose * Work as a team * Create a blueprint for success * Believe in themselves * Lead a good and moral life * Accept mistakes and move on * Define success for themselves “In a world of confusion and stress, it’s a relief and a joy to have this book to read and to give to family and friends.” —Jack Canfield, co-creator, #1 New York Times–bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and author, The Success Principle


Stop Missing Your Life

Stop Missing Your Life

Author: Cory Muscara

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Published: 2019-12-31

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0738285315

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Many of us live on autopilot, often so guarded that we don't experience the richness that life has to offer–so how can we find real happiness amid the chaos, so we don't reach the end of our life and feel like we missed it? In Stop Missing Your Life, mindfulness teacher Cory Muscara takes us on a journey into the heart of what is required for real change, growth, and happiness. He exposes how the phrase "be present" has become little more than a platitude, imbued with the misguided message to be present just for the sake of being present, and reveals how to achieve true Presence: a quality of being that is unmistakably attractive about a person, and one that only comes when we've peeled back the layers of guarding that prevent us from being our full, honest, and integrated selves in the world. Muscara shows how we build internal walls, what he describes as a "Pain Box" inhibiting us from living a deeply connected and meaningful life. He offers a four-part FACE model (Focus, Allow, Curiosity, and Embodiment) that helps chip away at those walls and builds our capacity to experience the richness of our lives Stop Missing Your Life ultimately teaches how we can find peace in the chaos and become better people for our families, our communities, and our world.


Missing Links in Labour Geography

Missing Links in Labour Geography

Author: Ann Cecilie Bergene

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1317095553

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Addressing a number of 'missing links' in the analysis of labour and its geographies, this volume examines how theoretical perspectives on both labour in general and the organizations of the labour movement in particular can be refined and redefined. Issues of agency, power and collective mobilizations are examined and illustrated via a wide range of case studies from the 'global north' and 'global south' in order to develop a better and fuller appreciation of labour market processes in developed and developing countries.