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Author : Lyndsay Mills Campbell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 964 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Truths and Consequences written by Lyndsay Mills Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Timur Kuran
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674248139
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (742 download)
Download or read book Private Truths, Public Lies written by Timur Kuran and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1998-06-16 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preference falsification, according to the economist Timur Kuran, is the act of misrepresenting one's wants under perceived social pressures. It happens frequently in everyday life, such as when we tell the host of a dinner party that we are enjoying the food when we actually find it bland. In Private Truths, Public Lies Kuran argues convincingly that the phenomenon not only is ubiquitous but has huge social and political consequences. Drawing on diverse intellectual traditions, including those rooted in economics, psychology, sociology, and political science, Kuran provides a unified theory of how preference falsification shapes collective decisions, orients structural change, sustains social stability, distorts human knowledge, and conceals political possibilities. A common effect of preference falsification is the preservation of widely disliked structures. Another is the conferment of an aura of stability on structures vulnerable to sudden collapse. When the support of a policy, tradition, or regime is largely contrived, a minor event may activate a bandwagon that generates massive yet unanticipated change. In distorting public opinion, preference falsification also corrupts public discourse and, hence, human knowledge. So structures held in place by preference falsification may, if the condition lasts long enough, achieve increasingly genuine acceptance. The book demonstrates how human knowledge and social structures co-evolve in complex and imperfectly predictable ways, without any guarantee of social efficiency. Private Truths, Public Lies uses its theoretical argument to illuminate an array of puzzling social phenomena. They include the unexpected fall of communism, the paucity, until recently, of open opposition to affirmative action in the United States, and the durability of the beliefs that have sustained India's caste system.
Author : Reed Way Dasenbrock
Publisher : Penn State University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Truth and Consequences written by Reed Way Dasenbrock and published by Penn State University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary literary theory takes truth and meaning to be dependent on shared conventions in a community of discourse and views authors' intentions as irrelevant to interpretation. This view, argues Reed Way Dasenbrock, owes much to Anglo-American analytic philosophy as developed in the 1950s and 1960s by such thinkers as Austin and Kuhn, but it ignores more recent work by philosophers like Davidson and Putnam, who have mounted a counterattack on this earlier conventionalism. This book draws on current analytic philosophy to resuscitate the notion of objective truth and intentionalist models of meaning and interpretation, thereby moving beyond the antifoundationalism of postmodern theory. It addresses the work of Rorty and Fish as representative of literary conventionalism, discusses the futility of Derrida's anti-intentionalism, and shows how poststructuralist thinkers like Althusser and Foucault have contributed to the "new thematics" of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation that dominates literary theory today. Examining the counter-arguments of conventionalists to have their theory judged by its consequences, Dasenbrock shows how damaging this antiobjectivism and anti-intentionalism have been for literary studies.
Author : Roberto Boccaccino
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)
Download or read book Truth Or Consequences written by Roberto Boccaccino and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy Milton
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (554 download)
Download or read book Truth Or Consequences written by Roy Milton and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Mind written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quarterly review of philosophy.
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Author : Janet Lansbury
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 0593736168
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)
Download or read book Elevating Child Care written by Janet Lansbury and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.
Author : Richard M. Weaver
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022609023X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Ideas Have Consequences written by Richard M. Weaver and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A foundational text of the modern conservative movement, this 1948 philosophical treatise argues the decline of Western civilization and offers a remedy. Originally published in 1948, at the height of post–World War II optimism and confidence in collective security, Ideas Have Consequences uses “words hard as cannonballs” to present an unsparing diagnosis of the ills of the modern age. Widely read and debated at the time of its first publication, the book is now seen as one of the foundational texts of the modern conservative movement. In its pages, Richard M. Weaver argues that the decline of Western civilization resulted from the rising acceptance of relativism over absolute reality. In spite of increased knowledge, this retreat from the realist intellectual tradition has weakened the Western capacity to reason, with catastrophic consequences for social order and individual rights. But Weaver also offers a realistic remedy. These difficulties are the product not of necessity, but of intelligent choice. And, today, as decades ago, the remedy lies in the renewed acceptance of absolute reality and the recognition that ideas—like actions—have consequences. This expanded edition of the classic work contains a foreword by New Criterion editor Roger Kimball that offers insight into the rich intellectual and historical contexts of Weaver and his work and an afterword by Ted J. Smith III that relates the remarkable story of the book’s writing and publication. Praise for Ideas Have Consequences “A profound diagnosis of the sickness of our culture.” —Reinhold Niebuhr “Brilliantly written, daring, and radical. . . . It will shock, and philosophical shock is the beginning of wisdom.” —Paul Tillich “This deeply prophetic book not only launched the renaissance of philosophical conservatism in this country, but in the process gave us an armory of insights into the diseases besetting the national community that is as timely today as when it first appeared. [This] is one of the few authentic classics in the American political tradition.” —Robert Nisbet
Author : Guy Newland
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0937938793
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (379 download)
Download or read book The Two Truths written by Guy Newland and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Namgyal Monastery Institute Textbook & Studies in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism Series The persistent problem of Buddhist philosophy has been to find the middle way—an ontology sturdy enough to support a coherent ethical system that does not betray Buddha's original vision of no-self or emptiness (sunyata). Buddhist perspectives on ethics and emptiness center on the distinction between two truths—the conventional and the ultimate. Newland's work lays out the Madhyamika philosophy of two truths as seen through the eyes of Tibetan scholar-yogis of the Gelugpa order. Linking the classical Buddhist philosophy of Nagarjuna with the living tradition of monastic courtyard debate, the authors explain the two truths without resort to mysterious trans-rational paradoxes. Newland exposes their extraordinary efforts to clear away the sense of contradiction between emptiness and conventional reality and thus to build a Madhyamika system that is both ethically salutary and rationally coherent.
Author : Sonia Russell
Publisher : Lewes, England : Book Guild
ISBN 13 : 9780863327872
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (278 download)
Download or read book Truth and Consequences written by Sonia Russell and published by Lewes, England : Book Guild. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Onesimus Malatji
Publisher : Onesimus Malatji
ISBN 13 : 1776473035
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (764 download)
Download or read book Secret Lives, Hidden Truths written by Onesimus Malatji and published by Onesimus Malatji. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pivotal chapter, the narrative explores the depths of Mark and Selina's concealed lives. On the surface, both characters appear to lead contented lives with their respective spouses. However, beneath this façade lies a turbulent past that shapes their present. Mark, raised by a gangster, has always strived to distance himself from the criminal world of his father. He presents himself as a successful, law-abiding citizen, yet he constantly battles with the fear that his true heritage might surface and disrupt his carefully constructed life. Similarly, Selina, born to a notorious drug lord, has spent her life masking her origins. She lives in luxury, a stark contrast to her father's illicit activities. Her marriage, like Mark's, is built on partial truths and omissions. As the chapter progresses, the narrative delves into the psychological impact of living such dual lives. Mark and Selina, unbeknownst to each other, grapple with feelings of guilt and fear. They question their own identities, wondering if they can ever truly escape the shadows of their families. The tension escalates when Mark and Selina, during a chance encounter, sense a deep, unspoken understanding between them. This moment marks the beginning of their complex relationship, as they find solace in each other's shared experiences. "Secret Lives, Hidden Truths" sets the stage for the unfolding drama, highlighting the internal conflicts of the protagonists. It questions the extent to which one's past can dictate the future and explores the intricate dance between the truth and deception in the lives of those bound by family legacies they never chose.
Author : Ed Douglas
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1680314084
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)
Download or read book 25 Truths written by Ed Douglas and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 25 Truths is a motivational and inspirational guide built around Christian principles about living life to its fullest potential. This book is about what is important in life, such as character and values, dealing with others, faith, family, mental and physical health, happiness, making a difference in the world and other practical life...
Author : Kim H. Goldberg
Publisher :
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (589 download)
Download or read book Truths and Untruths written by Kim H. Goldberg and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Instant Publisher
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ISBN 13 : 9781598720044
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Truth Or Consequences written by Instant Publisher and published by . This book was released on 2005-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Everett Piper
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621576124
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)
Download or read book Not a Day Care written by Everett Piper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “You must read this book.” —GLENN BECK, founder of The Blaze Network "A voice of reason amidst the insanity and pabulum of the current generation!" —STEVE LARGENT, NFL Hall of Fame "Dr. Piper is a dose of reality in a world of college fantasies." —JIM GARLOW, author of This Precarious Moment "Dr. Piper is one of the leading thinkers in America. Everyone should read this book." —KELLY SHACKELFORD, ESQ., president, CEO, and Chief Counsel, First Liberty Institute What has happened to the American spirit? We've gone from "Give me liberty, or give me death!" to "Take care of me, please." Our colleges were once bastions of free speech; now they're bastions of speech codes. Our culture once rewarded independence; now it rewards victimhood. Parents once taught their kids how to fend for themselves; now, any parent who tries may get a visit from the police. In Not a Day Care, Dr. Everett Piper, president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and author of the viral essay, "This Is Not a Day Care. It's a University!," takes a hard look at what's happening around the country--including the demand for "safe spaces" and trigger warnings at universities like Yale, Brandeis, and Oberlin--and digs in his heels against the sad and dangerous infantilization of the American spirit.
Author : George Englebretsen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351574744
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)
Download or read book Bare Facts and Naked Truths written by George Englebretsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very idea of truth as a substantial and meaningful concept has been under attack recently from advocates of New Age and postmodern theories. In this book Englebretsen defends the notions of truth and objectivity as key to the scientific view of the natural world and presents an original defence of the 'commonsense' correspondence theory of truth. Englebretsen's approach overcomes the traditional difficulties of correspondence theories of truth with providing adequate and convincing accounts of truth-bearers, truth-makers and the correspondence relation between them by taking truth-bearers to be propositions and facts as constitutive properties of the world. This accessibly written book surveys all of the major competing theories of truth (coherence, pragmatic, redundancy, semantic, deflationary, disquotational, minimalist) before formulating the new defence of the correspondence theory and then exploring the consequences of the theory for issues in epistemology and ontology. The book concludes by showing how the idea of 'propositional depth' can be used to dissolve the Liar paradoxes.
