Modern Politics

La sensibilidad no es un fenómeno nuevo; ocupa en la historia de nuestra sociedad un papel importante como motor del progreso civilizador. La urbanización y la tecnificación hacen al ser humano más sensible, porque al ampliarse el acceso a los derechos se agudiza también la percepción de las injusticias y de las vulneraciones que estas causan. Sin embargo, las posiciones al respecto se vuelven cada vez más rígidas: liberales e igualitarios, gente de derechas y de izquierdas, viejos y jóvenes, se enfrentan y propician una erosión creciente de la cultura democrática del discurso.

A colorful look at how modern presidents play sports, have used sports to play politics, and what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes. POWER PLAYERS tells all the great stories of presidents and the sports they played, loved and spectated as a way to better understand...

Leila Seth was the first woman to top the Bar examinations in London, the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court, and the first woman to become chief justice of a state High Court. She was appointed as a judge in 1978 and retired as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh in 1992.

This entertaining volume provides a concise history of one of the world's premiere cities. Acclaimed author A.N. Wilson starts at the beginning, when London was founded by the Romans, and continues to contemporary times, hitting all the historical highlights along the way. London is the perfect starter book for anyone wishing to understand this great city a little better, and even seasoned London fans will find new information here.

Alistair Horne is a leading scholar of French history. Here he trains his sights on one of the most compelling figures of the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte. Far from a mere dictator, Napoleon was a military, political and social visionary whose legacy can still be felt in France and all over the world. Horne examines the one-time emperor at his most human, from his greatest triumphs to his disastrous failures.

“Met stoïcijnse rust”: zo spreekt men over mensen die schijnbaar door niets uit hun evenwicht te brengen zijn – en dat zou u misschien ook vaker voor uzelf willen? Dan zou u eens een kijkje moeten nemen bij de echte Stoa, en dit boek laat u zien hoe stoïcisme eenvoudig toepasbaar wordt in het dagelijks leven! Zonder emotie reageren op gebeurtenissen en u niet laten raken door vreugdevolle momenten, ergernissen of tegenslagen: dit Stoa-stereotype lijkt onmogelijk en weinig nastrevenswaardig – maar iets meer controle over uw innerlijke leven zou best fijn zijn, toch.

“Con una calma stoica”: così si parla di persone che sembrano non lasciarsi mai turbare da nulla – e forse vorreste lo stesso più spesso anche per voi stessi? Allora dovreste dare un’occhiata alla vera Stoa, e questo libro vi mostrerà come lo stoicismo possa essere facilmente applicato alla vita di tutti i giorni! Reagire agli eventi senza emozione e non lasciarsi toccare da situazioni gioiose, seccature o colpi del destino: questo stereotipo della Stoa sembra impossibile e poco desiderabile – ma non sarebbe utile avere un po’ più di controllo sul proprio mondo interiore?

Modern Global Development is a comprehensive book that explores the multifaceted aspects of global development in the contemporary world. Authored by renowned experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the key issues, challenges, and opportunities in global development and offers insights into potential pathways for sustainable development.

delve into a thought-provoking exploration of autonomy and control in the modern world. Through the lens of the Baphomet, antenna towers, and the enigmatic Mark of the Beast, this book examines the delicate balance between spirituality, consumerism, and emerging technologies. Unravel the complexities of surveillance, the commodification of personal data, and the rise of artificial intelligence, as the narrative encourages critical thinking about the forces shaping our lives.

Militant Modernism is a defense against modernism's many detractors. It looks at design, film, and architecture - especially, architecture - and pursues the notion of an evolved modernism that simply refuses to stop being necessary. Owen Hatherley gives us new ways to look at what we thought was familiar - Bertolt Brecht, Le Corbusier, even Vladimir Mayakovsky.

"Verfall und Wiederaufbau der Kultur" bildet den ersten Teil der kulturphilosophischen Schriften des großen Theologen, Arztes und Musikers Albert Schweitzer. Dem Band liegen Gastvorlesungen Schweitzers an der Universität Uppsala im Frühjahr 1920 zugrunde, er ist aber auch heute, fast hundert Jahre später, noch immer von zeitloser Aktualität.

Мы каждый день задаем себе сложные жизненные вопросы и не знаем, где найти на них ответы. А что, если бы вы могли задать их великому русскому философу Владимиру Соловьеву? В этой книге вы найдете мудрые и вдохновляющие послания от одного из величайших философов ХХ века, сможете научиться видеть любовь в себе и других, понять свою вторую половинку и решиться на важный шаг.

У своїх творах Сковорода оспiвав природу України, її працьовитих людей, прагнення до щастя й волi, висмiяв панiв за їх паразитизм, за знущання з народу. А ще вiн проголосив людину та її волю найвищою цiннiстю. високоосвіченою людиною свого часу, його геній зростав на народному грунті. Ще за життя Сковороду називали "українським Сократом", "українським Горацiєм", бо вiн значно розвинув на Українi фiлософiю, лiтературу, педагогiку. У своїх творах Сковорода оспiвав природу України, її працьовитих людей, прагнення до щастя й волi, висмiяв панiв за їх паразитизм, за знущання з народу.

We live in a fast-paced world that has come to characterize the 21st century. We are bombarded with constant distractions, and silence has all but vanished from our daily schedule and practice. We are collectively exhausted, but we don’t really realize it. The exhaustion manifests in sicknesses we can’t identify, and if we can, it’s something we can’t pronounce. We batter ourselves against the daily onslaught that has become our lives.

Are you seeking a transformative approach to life that combines ancient wisdom with modern practicality? Look no further. "The Stoic's Handbook for Self-Development and Stress Reduction: Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of Stoicism for Modern Living" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of Stoic living in today's fast-paced world. Learn actionable strategies for self-discipline, self-restraint, and stress management, all rooted in Stoic philosophy.

Es ist eine Frage, die sich Menschen seit Tausenden von Jahren stellen: Woher kommen wir? Nach Antworten suchen Fachleute auch in unserer DNA – und hier decken sie einige Sensationen auf. Im Erbgut von Homo sapiens befinden sich nämlich Abschnitte, die gar nicht von den Ahnen unserer Spezies stammen. Neandertaler, Denisovianer und weitere, noch unbekannte Vettern der Gattung Homo haben sich offenbar mit unseren Vorfahren gepaart und so zu unserem Genom beigetragen. Und auch unsere jüngere evolutionäre Vergangenheit hat markante Spuren in unseren Genen hinterlassen.

Nel Quattrocento e nel Cinquecento, la "casa" in cui gli uomini abitavano diventò più grande e misteriosa. Si scoprì l'esistenza di un nuovo continente, l'America; e qualcuno intuì che la Terra non era il centro dell'Universo, ma un sassolino che volava in uno spazio i cui confini, se esistevano, non potevano che essere irraggiungibili. A questa dilatazione dello spazio si accompagnò una dilatazione del tempo: giacché l'Antichità, che non era mai stata dimenticata, cessò di essere il passato e diventò un modello vivo e vicino.

Der Experte für Esskultur nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise in die spannende Geschichte des Koffeins. Erstmalig wurde der Wunderstoff im Osten Afrikas entdeckt, aber es dauerte nur ein kurzes Jahrhundert, bis der Großteil der Welt abhängig war. Durch den Einfluss des Koffeins wurden schon Kriege entschieden, politische Strömungen umgelenkt und ganze Wirtschaftssysteme dominiert. Der Autor erklärt anschaulich, dass sogar die industrielle Revolution ohne das Koffein unmöglich gewesen wäre.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste moderna filosoferna: Bacon, Machiavel, Montaigne, Pascal, Spinoza, Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu. Dessa figurer har format västerländsk filosofi och hela det moderna tänkandet; gräva djupt in i deras verk och tankar med ett urval av de viktigaste citaten som introducerar deras huvudidéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet.

The great figures of modern philosophy led generations to struggle with the most crucial of questions and break through a new understanding of conscience and existence. Nietzsche's work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Immanuel Kant is one of the most important figures of German philosophy, said to have affected a Copernican revolution in philosophy.