Philosophy
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From ![]() Chapter 6Globalization, Capital Accumulation, and Violence Against Women: An International and Historical Perspective |
The readings in Part Two of this title explore the ways in witch the attitudes that spawned the witch-hunt have survived into the modern world. This chapter consists of a discussion of the forms … | Silvia Federici | 14 | 2018 | $1.40 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter 7Witch Hunting, Globalization, and Feminist Solidarity in Africa Today |
The readings in Part Two of this title explore the ways in witch the attitudes that spawned the witch-hunt have survived into the modern world. This chapter consists of a case study of modern … | Silvia Federici | 27 | 2018 | $2.70 Add |
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From ![]() Civil DisobedienceFrom: Languages of the Unheard |
this chapter explores the paradox of civil disobedience—its law-respecting legal defiance—and the ethical concerns that this paradox raises. | Stephen D'Arcy | 15 | 2013 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() Civil Power and the New LegitimacyFrom: Civilizing the State |
In Civil Power and the New Legitimacy, the author first looks at the origins of civil power, mass mobilizations and civil society, starting in ancient Greece. He also considers the connection … | John Restakis | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Cloudy SwordsFrom: Being and Swine |
In this chapter, philosopher Fahim Amir discusses the role played by various insects and how our perception of them differs based on the impact they have on human activities. The chapter includes … | Corvin Russell; Fahim Amir; Geoffrey C. Howes | 44 | 2020 | $4.40 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! ConclusionWhat Are the Prospects for Humanity? From: Humans |
This chapter looks at the legacy of popular resistance movements in our history and asks how a species that for most of its existence was largely cooperative, egalitarian and peaceful could have … | Alvin Finkel | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From ![]() ConclusionHistory in an Age of Anxiety From: National Dreams |
Many Canadians are afflicted by perseveration of memory. They repeat the familiar myths of our history even as they must know that they no longer explain much about us. History is a … | Daniel Frances | 29 | 1997 | $0.58 Add |
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From ![]() ConclusionPandora's Gift From: Intrinsic Hope |
Intrinsic hope is a choice we can each make every moment of our lives. We can’t choose the circumstances of our birth and we may not have much choice about the circumstances of our death, … | Kate Davies | 5 | 2018 | $0.50 Add |
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Silvia Federici | 11 | 2018 | $1.10 Add | |
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From ![]() NEW! ConclusionFrom: The Elective Mind |
The conclusion reflects on the current role of philisophy in the modern university. | Réal Fillion | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() ConclusionThe Memory of Ourselves From: On Nostalgia |
Nostalgia is an acutely modern condition. As our future seems more in doubt, our past seems to offer more clarity and comfort. Beyond that, nostalgia helps us reconcile the dissonence of our … | David Berry | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From ![]() Conclusion and NotesFrom: Rethinking Free Speech |
In this chapter, Ives examines the rationales for free expression, from Kant and Mill to King’s civil disobedience, and distinguishes constitutional rights, public discussion, and academic … | Peter Ives | 79 | 2024 | $7.90 Add |
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From ![]() Conclusions |
The story of social entrepreneurship is one of inspired vision, determination, ingenuity and revival. But it’s also interspersed with enough moments of frustration and challenge to make … | Elisa Birnbaum | 3 | 2018 | $0.30 Add |
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From ![]() Conflict Over Values |
In this chapter, Baum examines how competing moral values shape the Catholic Church’s engagement with broader society. | Gregory Baum | 18 | 1999 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() Controversy Over the Existence of the World |
An examination of several of Controversy’s central existential-ontological and formal-ontological investigations. | Jeff Mitsecherling | 43 | 1997 | $4.73 Add |
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From ![]() Critical Science and Social ResponsibilityFrom: Techno-Fix |
Critical Science and Social Responsibility outlines ways to increase the awareness of scientists and engineers regarding their social responsibilities as well as ways to transform current science … | Joyce Huesemann; Michael Huesemann | 31 | 2011 | $3.10 Add |

















