Coming Back to the Absurd: Albert Camus's The Myth of Sisyphus: 80 Years On /
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This collection of essays from some of the world's leading Camus scholars is a celebration of the enduring significance and impact of Albert Camus's first philosophical essay The Myth of Sisyphus . Coming Back to the Absurd examines Camus's unique contribution to philosophy through The Myth since its publication. The essays within are intended to engage students and scholars of existentialism, phenomenology and the history of philosophy, as well as those simply seeking greater understanding of one of the most influential philosophers and philosophical constructs of the twentieth century. In revisiting The Myth , the authors hope to inspire a new generation of Camus scholars.
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Recalling Masaryk's The Czech Question : Humanity and Politics on the Threshold of the Twenty-First Century /
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This book presents T. G. Masaryk's efforts to shape the identity of a small nation in late the 19th and early 20th century. It features contributions from leading Czech scholars who analyse Masaryk's efforts 120 years later. Masaryk is considered the most important figure in modern Czech history. Drawing on the ideas of his ideological predecessors and humanists, he wanted to integrate the Czech nation into the family of advanced world nations in line with international intellectual trends. Masaryk was the first in world history to fulfil the Platonic ideal of a philosopher who founded a state.
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The Aesthetics of Taste: Eating within the Realm of Art /
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When does eating become art? The Aesthetics of Taste answers this question by exploring the position of taste in contemporary culture and the manner in which taste meanders its way into the realm of art. The argument identifies aesthetic values not only in artistic practices, where they are naturally expected, but also in the spaces of everydayness that seem far removed from the domain of fine arts. As such, it seeks to grasp what artists - who offer aesthetic as well as culinary experiences - actually try to communicate, while also pondering whether a cook can be an artist.
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Ways of the Scientific World-Conception. Rudolf Carnap and Otto Neurath /
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Rudolf Carnap (1891-1970) and Otto Neurath (1882-1945) had a decisive influence on the development of the scientific world view of logical empiricism. Their relationship was marked by mutual intellectual stimulation, close collaboration, and per
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Pragmatismus als Theorie der Vorbegrifflichkeit /
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Pragmatismus als Theorie der Vorbegrifflichkeit behandelt die Frage nach der Bedeutung des Außerhalbs des Begriffs für die Bedeutung von Begriffen. Alle Begriffe sind sowohl streng allgemeine als auch historisch bedingte Gebilde und dabei Dreh- und Angelpunkte der philosophischen Arbeit, die deren autonome Stellung fortwährend verteidigt und in Frage stellt. Das Buch stellt die Probleme dar, die streng hermetische Konzeptionen des Begriffs mit sich bringen, und setzt diese in Beziehung zur Möglichkeit, Begriffe durch ihre intentionale lebensweltliche Einbettung in der Praxis zu verstehen. Mithilfe des pragmatistischen Grundbegriffs der Gewohnheit wird ein vermittelnder systematischer Zugang zur spezifisch historischen Allgemeinheit von Begriffen entwickelt. Eine Darstellung der Bedeutung der entwickelten Theorie für die kulturwissenschaftliche Begriffsarbeit erfolgt anhand einer exemplarischen Analyse des kulturellen Vorbegrifflichen des umstrittenen Begriffs der Literatur.
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On Revolt, Rebellion and Revolution : Navigating the Challenges of Human Conflict /
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Analyzing revolt, rebellion and revolution from a philosophical perspective is crucial because of philosophy's inherent flexibility either to spark conflicts or to maintain stability. Today's growing societal polarization, intolerance and demonization of "the other" are worsened by the widespread dissemination of misinformation and conspiracy theories that fuel anger and alienation. Consequently, rebellion often becomes a preferred way for individuals to pursue their self-interests, often at the expense of their communities. This anthology explores these concepts from diverse perspectives, highlighting their significance in understanding current social tensions and the potential for change or stability.
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Toward the Scientific Defence of Historical Materialism : Basic Elements of the Historical View of Nature, Cognition from the Historical Point of View, The Science of Social Consci...
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Written under conditions of tsarist censorship, Basic Elements of the Historical View of Nature appears to be a dispassionate account of nature, life, the psyche, and society, based on the most up-to-date science, but, in fact, it has a Marxist goal: to defend the idea of historical materialism. After developing a thoroughly materialist, determinist view of reality, Bogdanov explains how forms of social labour determine the forms of human ideology. Cognition from the Historical Point of View explains the causal connections between labour, forms of cognition, and ideological constructs. Finally, The Science of Social Consciousness , written after the relaxation of censorship, presents a history of European ideological development from an explicitly Marxist point of view.
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Maximilian Beck: Ausgewählte Schriften. Phänomenologie, Erkenntnistheorie, Ontologie /
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This book is the first attempt at a critical edition of selected works and letters by Maximilian Beck-the "forgotten phenomenologist". Maximilian, or Max, Beck was one of the representatives of the early phenomenological tradition and in particular of the so-called "Munich" phenomenological circle. In the introductory chapter, Daniele De Santis presents his life, his most important publications and the general character of his philosophy. Beck supported a strong objectivism in ontology and theory of ideas and advocated a radical form of "naïve realism" in the theory of knowledge. He was the author of the first long, critical discussion of Heidegger's Being and Time and a radical critic of all forms of transcendentalism and idealism, especially those of Husserl and Heidegger. Dieses Buch ist der erste Versuch einer textkritischen Ausgabe ausgewählter Werke und Briefe von Maximilian Beck-dem "vergessenen Phänomenologen". Maximilian, oder Max, Beck war einer der Vertreter der frühen phänomenologischen Tradition und insbesondere des sogenannten "Münchner" Phänomenologiekreises. In der Einleitung stellt Daniele De Santis sein Leben, seine Veröffentlichungen und den allgemeinen Charakter seiner Philosophie vor. Beck unterstützte einen starken Objektivismus in der Ontologie und Ideentheorie und vertrat einen "naïven Realismus" in der Erkenntnistheorie. Beck war der Autor der ersten langen und kritischen Besprechung von Heideggers Sein und Zeit und ein Kritiker aller Formen von Transzendentalismus und Idealismus, insbesondere derjenigen von Husserl und Heidegger.
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Between Philosophy and Phenomenology of Value : The Historical Roots of the Contemporary Debate /
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Between Philosophy and Phenomenology of Value: The Historical Roots of the Contemporary Debate examines the convergence of emotion, reason, and culture in the development of value theory from modern phenomenology to contemporary debate. It addresses the emergence of values in lived experience and demonstrates how the various theories of value that emerged between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are indispensable for understanding more precisely the contemporary debate on moral issues. Key research questions include: What role did early phenomenologists play in redefining value beyond formal moral principles? How do psychological approaches illuminate the methodological foundations of value analysis? By integrating neglected nineteenth-century sources and providing concrete research frameworks, this book offers scholars a revitalized conceptual apparatus for advancing debates on value across philosophy, psychology, sociology, and cultural studies.
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The Hidden Meinong, 1853-1875 : Politics, Religion, Education, History /
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This book tells several stories: from Alexius Meinong's life up to his university years, stories about the social, political and cultural environment where he grew up, stories that he tells in his oeuvre-the story of Arnold of Brescia, of the Jesuit order, of education in Austria and moments of Austrian history in the 19th century. This book is about history, politics, religion and education, and it is about 'that arch-plague nationalism which has poisoned the flower of our European culture' (Stefan Zweig, The World of Yesterday ).
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Alexius Meinong. Frühe Schriften 1872-1875. Arnold von Brescia und andere Aufsätze /
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The writings contained in Alexius Meinong, Frühe Schriften 1872-1875 introduce us to a Meinong who has hitherto remained hidden, thereby offering us a fuller picture of his character and thought. The editor's introduction gives an account of Meinong's university years in Vienna between 1870 and 1875, when he attended Brentano's lectures and seminars. Meinong's newspaper articles from that time, the manuscripts contained in his estate and the dissertation on Arnold of Brescia reveal the young Meinong's educational as well as historical interests, alongside his political and religious views, which are not presented in his later works. The book also explains Meinong's transition from history to philosophy, a topic so far neglected by scholars. Die in diesem Band enthaltenen Schriften machen uns mit einem Meinong bekannt, der bisher verborgen geblieben ist, und dessen Bekanntschaft uns ein vollständigeres Bild seiner Figur und seines Denkens ermöglicht. Die Einführung des Herausgebers erzählt von Meinongs Universitätsjahren in Wien zwischen 1870 und 1875, als er Brentanos Vorlesungen und Seminare besuchte. Seine Zeitungsartikel aus der damaligen Zeit, die im Nachlass enthaltenen Manuskripte und die Dissertation über Arnold von Brescia offenbaren uns, neben den pädagogischen, die historischen Interessen des jungen Meinong, sowie seine politischen und religiösen Ansichten, die in seinen späteren Werken nicht mehr vorkommen. Außerdem wird sein Übergang von der Geschichte zur Philosophie erklärt, der bisher von der Meinong-Forschung vernachlässigt worden ist.
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Philosophical Engagements with Modernity: The Legacy of Robert B. Pippin /
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Drawing on the collective expertise of an impressive group of international scholars, Philosophical Engagements with Modernity: The Legacy of Robert B. Pippin delivers a comprehensive reckoning of the rich, multivalent legacy of the noted scholar and critic Robert B. Pippin. As presented by the contributors to this edited volume, Pippin's distinctive approach to modern philosophy, politics, art, and culture is seen to establish the definitive scholarly agenda for the next century of philosophical research.
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