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This book presents a chain of argument as well as a conversation
conducted in the presence of the major contributors to the
"end-of-philosophy" debate: the critics of the dominantly
Platonic-Cartesian-Kantian tradition and its defenders.
Marxism and the Moral Point of View attempts to say what consistent
Marxists working within the parameters of the canonical conceptions
of Marxism should say about morality. This includes what they
should say about the function of morality in society, about the
extent of moral comment they can justifiably make, and about
freedom, equality, and justice, including the justice of whole
social formations. Karl Marx-and most Marxists follow him-was
opposed.
Since Rorty, the crisis of method and interests in philosophy has
been at the forefront of metaphilosophy. In this book, Kai Nielsen,
one of the most prominent critics of philosophy-as-usual, examines
critically the most important claims made on behalf of philosophy.
After rejecting as chimerical the ambitious claims of traditional,
especially foun
Marxism and the Moral Point of View attempts to say what consistent
Marxists working within the parameters of the canonical conceptions
of Marxism should say about morality. This includes what they
should say about the function of morality in society, about the
extent of moral comment they can justifiably make, and about
freedom, equality, and justice, including the justice of whole
social formations. Karl Marx-and most Marxists follow him-was
opposed.
This ambitious book addresses the "end-of-philosophy" debate and
the challenge it presents to contemporary philosophy, both
continental and analytic. It is a chain of argument as well as a
conversation conducted in the presence of the major contributors to
that debate: the critics (especially Richard Rorty) of the
dominantly Platonic-Cartesian-Kantian tradition on the one hand and
its defenders on the other. Nielsen's account draws on
Wittgenstein, Quine, Davidson, Habermas, and Foucault, among
others. Nielsen takes Rorty's arguments seriously and insists that
they demand a rethinking of the role of philosophy in a world in
which the claims of relativism, nihilism, and historicism loom
increasingly larger. But, unlike most who are impressed with the
end-of-philosophy argument, he provides an original and
constructive response: the development of a holistic,
antifoundationalist account of philosophy that utilizes a form of
critical theory and wide reflective equilibrium in carving out a
positive role for a new kind of philosophy. This is an important
book not just for philosophers but tor social theorists, for
literary critics, and indeed for scholars in any field in which the
status of knowledge has become problematic.
When I first conceived of this book, I intended to write a short
book and one, the great philosophical figures of the past and a few
very eminent contemporaries aside, which made no reference to other
philosophers and contained no quotations, footnotes and the like. I
ended up doing neither. Indeed I went nearly to the exact opposite.
I wrote a rather long book with, among other things, extensive
discussions of my contemporaries and near contemporaries.
Along with Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, Kay (pronounced "kigh")
Nielsen was one of a triumvirate of great artists from the golden
age of illustration. Known for his soft yet ornate pastels and a
splendid use of various design elements, the Danish-American artist
became famous for his memorable illustrations of stories by the
Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, as well as the Nordic
fables recounted in "East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon" and the
tales collected in "In Powder and Crinoline."
This enchanting compilation of 59 full-color illustrations draws
upon Nielsen's images from scores of beloved tales, from the nasty
characters in "Rumpelstiltskin" to the mysterious and magical
figures in "The Blue Belt," "The Hardy Tin Soldier," "The
Nightingale," "The Real Princess," "Hansel and Gretel," "Snowdrop,"
and many more.
Certain to delight fans of fairy tales, this dazzling collection
will also thrill lovers of fine art, as well as Nielsen admirers.
Kai Nielsen is one of Canada's most distinguished political
philosophers. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has published
more than 400 papers in political philosophy, ethics,
meta-philosophy, and philosophy of religion. He has engaged much of
the best work in Anglophone political philosophy, shedding light on
many of the central debates and controversies of our time but
throughout has remained a unique voice on the political left.
Pessimism of the Intellect , Optimism of the Will: The Political
Philosophy of Kai Nielsen presents a thoughtful collection of
Nielsen's essays complemented by an extended reflective interview
with Nielsen. This collection allows the reader to grasp the
systematic scope of his thought and methodology.
Some of our most well-known tales were originated by the pen of
Hans Christian Andersen. A prolific writer, Andersen's oeuvre
includes plays, novels, and poems but he is most well-regarded for
his fairy tales. Stories such as "The Princess and the Pea"," "The
Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes" are incredibly
well-known and all from the mind of this illustrious fairy tale
author. This lovely edition features color and black and white
illustrations by Danish artist Kay Nielsen as well as all new
foreword by Joan D. Vinge. There is an otherworldly quality in
Nielsen's art-deco styled pieces that provide adventurous and
vibrant versions of these sixteen stories. The art still feels
completely fresh and unique in this collection of masterworks
featuring including "The Nightingale," "The Red Shoes," "The Snow
Queen," and others. These enchanting stories are wonderful for
children, and collectors of fine art alike. Experience these
classics again, and pick up this beautiful edition of Hans
Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales.
These essays make a single central claim: that human beings can
still make sense of their lives and still have a humane morality,
even if their worldview is utterly secular and even if they have
lost the last vestige of belief in God. "Even in a self-consciously
Godless world life can be fully meaningful," Nielsen contends.
LaTeX is a text processing programming language used in the world
of academics to create and share reports, books and other texts
encumbered with formulae.The tool is excellent for scientific works
and provides a series of advantages compared to common text
processing programs.This book is a useful manual to understand and
utilize the syntax of LaTeX, and it creates a shortcut for those,
who want to benefit from the broad functionality in connection with
their studies.Therefore the scope of this book is restricted to
features typically used in higher education and is intended as a
reference work based on syntax and examples.Even though the book is
primarily for students pursuing a higher technical education, it is
well suited for anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with
LaTeX.
"East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North" is
a collection of Norwegian folk tales, collected by Peter Christen
Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe in the mid-nineteenth century. The
haunting and compelling nature of these folk tales from the frozen
lands of the North and the renowned illustrator Kay Nielsen's
spellbinding illustrations therefore make this one of the most
stunning and beautiful children's books ever produced. Scandinavian
folk tales have had many interpretations through the years, but
never have they been so beautifully depicted as in this wonderful
edition by the Danish illustrator Kay Rasmus Nielsen, the master of
Art Nouveau and fantasy and brought to life in this full color and
unabridged edition. Nielsen was popular in the early 20th century -
the "golden age of illustration" and joined the ranks of Arthur
Rackham and Edmund Dulac in enjoying the success of the gift books
of the early 20th century. He is also known for his collaborations
with Disney, for whom he contributed many story sketches and
illustrations, and especially for his work on this text, lavishing
its pages with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous
black-and-white images that showcase his unique and otherworldly
style and complement these folk tale perfectly.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in
children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books,
particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working
to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality,
colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works
can delight another generation of children. Kay Nielsen (1886-1957)
was a Danish illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was
influenced by Japanese art and the Swedish fairy tale illustrator
John Bauer and contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. His
illustrations are bold, and vibrant - often reproduced by a
4-colour process which set him apart from his contemporaries who
typically used a 3-colour process. His art is characterised by
long, swooping lines, open spaces and a certain macabre quality and
his ephemeral illustrations are intricately inventive, flirting
with implausibility. The shift in taste from fantasy to realism
after WWII meant that Nielsen did not retain his pre-war
popularity. However, interest in his exquisite illustrations has
since been revived, and they now command a high price in today's
art world.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in
children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books,
particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working
to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality,
colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works
can delight another generation of children. Kay Nielsen (1886-1957)
was a Danish illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was
influenced by Japanese art and the Swedish fairy tale illustrator
John Bauer and contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. His
illustrations are bold, and vibrant - often reproduced by a
4-colour process which set him apart from his contemporaries who
typically used a 3-colour process. His art is characterised by
long, swooping lines, open spaces and a certain macabre quality and
his ephemeral illustrations are intricately inventive, flirting
with implausibility. The shift in taste from fantasy to realism
after WWII meant that Nielsen did not retain his pre-war
popularity. However, interest in his exquisite illustrations has
since been revived, and they now command a high price in today's
art world.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in
children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books,
particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working
to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality,
colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works
can delight another generation of children. Kay Nielsen (1886-1957)
was a Danish illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was
influenced by Japanese art and the Swedish fairy tale illustrator
John Bauer and contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. His
illustrations are bold, and vibrant - often reproduced by a
4-colour process which set him apart from his contemporaries who
typically used a 3-colour process. His art is characterised by
long, swooping lines, open spaces and a certain macabre quality and
his ephemeral illustrations are intricately inventive, flirting
with implausibility. The shift in taste from fantasy to realism
after WWII meant that Nielsen did not retain his pre-war
popularity. However, interest in his exquisite illustrations has
since been revived, and they now command a high price in today's
art world.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in
children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books,
particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working
to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality,
colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works
can delight another generation of children. Kay Nielsen (1886-1957)
was a Danish illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was
influenced by Japanese art and the Swedish fairy tale illustrator
John Bauer and contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. His
illustrations are bold, and vibrant - often reproduced by a
4-colour process which set him apart from his contemporaries who
typically used a 3-colour process. His art is characterised by
long, swooping lines, open spaces and a certain macabre quality and
his ephemeral illustrations are intricately inventive, flirting
with implausibility. The shift in taste from fantasy to realism
after WWII meant that Nielsen did not retain his pre-war
popularity. However, interest in his exquisite illustrations has
since been revived, and they now command a high price in today's
art world.
A collection of Hans Christian Andersen's best loved fairy tales is
here illustrated with the magnificent Art Nouveau colour
illustrations of Kay Nielsen. This was a project that took Nielsen
12 years to complete, and his illustrations perfectly capture the
other-worldly spirit of the subject matter. Many of the earliest
children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and
before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook
Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable,
high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork
so these works can delight another generation of children. About
the Author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish poet
and author celebrated for his children's stories but perhaps best
known for his immortal Fairy Tales meant for both adults and
children and frequently written in a colloquial style to veil their
sophisticated moral teachings. He broke new ground in terms of
style and content by using idioms and constructions of spoken
language in a way that had previously not been seen in Danish
literature. His poetry and stories have been translated into over
150 languages, inspiring a wealth of films, plays and ballets.
About the Illustrator: Kay Nielsen (1886-1957) was a Danish
illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was influenced by
Japanese art and the Swedish fairy tale illustrator John Bauer and
contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. His illustrations are
bold, and vibrant - often reproduced by a 4-colour process which
set him apart from his contemporaries who typically used a 3-colour
process. His art is characterised by long, swooping lines, open
spaces and a certain macabre quality and his ephemeral
illustrations are intricately inventive, flirting with
implausibility. The shift in taste from fantasy to realism after
WWII meant that Nielsen did not retain his pre-war popularity.
However, interest in his exquisite illustrations has since been
revived, and they now command a high price in today's art world.
A collection of Hans Christian Andersen's best loved fairy tales is
here illustrated with the magnificent Art Nouveau colour
illustrations of Kay Nielsen. This was a project that took Nielsen
12 years to complete, and his illustrations perfectly capture the
other-worldly spirit of the subject matter. Many of the earliest
children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and
before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook
Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable,
high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork
so these works can delight another generation of children. About
the Author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish poet
and author celebrated for his children's stories but perhaps best
known for his immortal Fairy Tales meant for both adults and
children and frequently written in a colloquial style to veil their
sophisticated moral teachings. He broke new ground in terms of
style and content by using idioms and constructions of spoken
language in a way that had previously not been seen in Danish
literature. His poetry and stories have been translated into over
150 languages, inspiring a wealth of films, plays and ballets.
About the Illustrator: Kay Nielsen (1886-1957) was a Danish
illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was influenced by
Japanese art and the Swedish fairy tale illustrator John Bauer and
contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. His illustrations are
bold, and vibrant - often reproduced by a 4-colour process which
set him apart from his contemporaries who typically used a 3-colour
process. His art is characterised by long, swooping lines, open
spaces and a certain macabre quality and his ephemeral
illustrations are intricately inventive, flirting with
implausibility. The shift in taste from fantasy to realism after
WWII meant that Nielsen did not retain his pre-war popularity.
However, interest in his exquisite illustrations has since been
revived, and they now command a high price in today's art world.
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