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Author: Katherine Soniat
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781587292262
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe innocence and Keatsian beauty of Euclid's geometry become poignant from a perspective that encompasses all that is non-Euclidean as well as space, time, and the theory of matter. With rare wit and linguistic daring, Waldner opens resonant channels of communication that show there is indeed more than meets the eyeOCoor the mindOCoin her poems."
Author: Donald Macleod
Publisher: Christian Focus
Published: 2011-05-20
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781857921281
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSpurgeon's classic devotional that is full of challenge, encouragement and arresting comments. A luxury edition in five different colours this makes a great business, wedding Christmas or birthday gift. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Author: Sara Brill
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2020-05-21
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 0192575961
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAccording to the terms of Aristotle's Politics, to be alive is to instantiate a form of rule. In the growth of plants, the perceptual capacities and movement of animals, and the impulse that motivates thinking, speaking, and deliberating Aristotle sees the working of a powerful generative force come to expression in an array of forms of life, and it is in these, if anywhere, that one could find the resources needed for a philosophic account of the nature of life as such. Aristotle on the Concept of Shared Life explores this intertwining of power and life in Aristotle's thought, and argues that Aristotle locates the foundation of human political life in the capacity to share one's most vital activities with others. A comprehensive study of the relationality which shared life reveals tells us something essential about Aristotle's approach to human political phenomena; namely, that they arise as forms of intimacy whose political character can only be seen when viewed in the context of Aristotle's larger inquiries into animal life, where they emerge not as categorically distinct from animal sociality, but as intensifications of it. Tracing the human capacity to share life thus illuminates the interrelation between the zoological, ethical, and political lenses through which Aristotle pursues his investigation of the polis. In following this connection, this volume also examines — and critically evaluates — the reception of Aristotle's political thought in some of the most influential concepts of contemporary critical theory.
Author: Tuomas Räsänen
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-04-21
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 135185710X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnimals are conscious beings that form their own perspective regarding the lifeworlds in which they exist, and according to which they act in relation to their species and other animals. In recent decades a thorough transformation in societal research has taken place, as many groups that were previously perceived as being passive or subjugated objects have become active subjects. This fundamental reassessment, first promoted by feminist and radical studies, has subsequently been followed by spatial and material turns that have brought non-human agency to the fore. In human–animal relations, despite a power imbalance, animals are not mere objects but act as agents. They shape our material world and our encounters with them influence the way we think about the world and ourselves. This book focuses on animal agency and interactions between humans and animals. It explores the reciprocity of human–animal relations and the capacity of animals to act and shape human societies. The chapters draw on examples from the Global North to explore how human life in modernity has been and is shaped by the sentience, autonomy, and physicality of various animals, particularly in landscapes where communities and wild animals exist in close proximity. It offers a timely contribution to animal studies, environmental geography, environmental history, and social science and humanities studies of the environment more broadly.
Author: Sara Brill
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2020-05-21
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 019257597X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAccording to the terms of Aristotle's Politics, to be alive is to instantiate a form of rule. In the growth of plants, the perceptual capacities and movement of animals, and the impulse that motivates thinking, speaking, and deliberating Aristotle sees the working of a powerful generative force come to expression in an array of forms of life, and it is in these, if anywhere, that one could find the resources needed for a philosophic account of the nature of life as such. Aristotle on the Concept of Shared Life explores this intertwining of power and life in Aristotle's thought, and argues that Aristotle locates the foundation of human political life in the capacity to share one's most vital activities with others. A comprehensive study of the relationality which shared life reveals tells us something essential about Aristotle's approach to human political phenomena; namely, that they arise as forms of intimacy whose political character can only be seen when viewed in the context of Aristotle's larger inquiries into animal life, where they emerge not as categorically distinct from animal sociality, but as intensifications of it. Tracing the human capacity to share life thus illuminates the interrelation between the zoological, ethical, and political lenses through which Aristotle pursues his investigation of the polis. In following this connection, this volume also examines — and critically evaluates — the reception of Aristotle's political thought in some of the most influential concepts of contemporary critical theory.
Author: Marcelo Svirsky
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2017-11-07
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 1783489650
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow do we contribute to the decolonisation of Palestine? In what ways can we divest from settler arrangements in the present-day? Exploring the Zionist takeover of Palestine as a settler colonial case, this book argues that in studying the elimination of native life in Palestine, the loss of Arab-Jewish shared life cannot be ignored. Muslims, Christians, and Jews, shared a life in Ottoman Palestine and in a different way during British rule. The attempt to eliminate native life involved the destruction of Arab society – its cultural hegemony and demographic superiority – but also the racial rejection of Arab-Jewish sociabilities, of shared life. Thus the settlerist process of dispossession of the Arabs was complemented with the destruction of the social and cultural infrastructure that made Arab-Jewish life a historical reality. Both operations formed Israeli polity. Can this understanding contribute to present-day Palestinian resistance and a politics of decolonisation? In this book, the authors address this question by exploring how the study of elimination of shared life can inform Arab-Jewish co-resistance as a way of defying Israel’s Zionist regime. Above and beyond opposing an unacceptable state of affairs, this book engages with past and present to discuss possible futures.
Author: Ellen Martin
Publisher: Certa Publishing
Published: 2020-10-30
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 1946466271
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Anitra Nelson
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 9780745334226
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDoes small mean less? Not necessarily. In an era of housing crises, environmental unsustainability and social fragmentation, the need for more sociable, affordable and sustainable housing is vital. The answer? Shared living - from joint households to land-sharing, cohousing and ecovillages.Using successful examples from a range of countries, Anitra Nelson shows how 'eco-collaborative housing' - resident-driven low impact living with shared facilities and activities - can address the great social, economic and sustainability challenges that householders and capitalist societies face today. Sharing living spaces and facilities results in householders having more amenities and opportunities for neighbourly interaction.Small is Necessary places contemporary models of 'alternative' housing and living at centre stage arguing that they are outward-looking, culturally rich, with low ecological footprints and offer governance techniques for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Author: Bronnie Ware
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Published: 2019-08-13
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1401956009
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.
Author: Ellen Martin
Publisher: CertaPublishing.com
Published: 2017-11-08
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 1946466263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKParents want to share life with their kids, but it is not easy with hectic schedules and life’s demands. "A Life Shared" offers vision and insight on how to have meaningful conversations through the busyness of life, questions for transformation, suggestions for action, and grace for every parent. Listen to what others are saying about "A Life Shared." “A MUST READ!” —Kathy Milans, Licesned Pastoral Counselor and Registered Play Therapist “Ellen Martin invites us to discover and develop the art of conversation with our children. I believe reading this book will change you and your family.” —Stephen A. Seamands, PhD, Professor of Christian Doctrine “This is one of the most interesting, well-written books I have read in a long time.” —Katie Moore, Children’s Pastor “A Life Shared by Ellen Martin is a gift. I highly recommend this book.” —Jeff Greenway, Lead Pastor “I believe Ellen Martin has written a tremendously helpful tool for parents and those positioned to help them. When I need parenting advice, I call Ellen! I genuinely believe others can benefit from her wisdom and experience too!” — Sharon Bryant, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist “… excellent resource for parents, families, parishes, small groups, and all faith communities.” — Mike Allen, M. Div., D. Min., Director of Family Life and Evangelization “I read it three times in one week!” —Martin Gornik, Anglican Pastor
