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This book explores the value of Corbett's seminal work Some
Principles of Maritime Strategy over time in a changing context and
with evolving technology. It has been over a century since Sir
Julian Corbett published Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
(1911), yet it is still regarded as a foundational text on maritime
strategy. But the character of sea power is constantly evolving, so
the continued relevance of this work must be regularly examined.
Too often the debate is polarised between a focus on either
Corbett's historical relevance to the early 20th-century Royal Navy
or his relevance to strategy today. There is little attempt to
bridge the gap and analyse Some Principles over time, changing
circumstances, or differing national situations. This book bridges
that gap, offering a practitioner's viewpoint to put the work to a
practical test across the past century of conflict, and the
evolution of thought and technology. It explores Corbett's original
intent, his core ideas, the errors or omissions in his analysis and
method, and where his ideas have been (or still can be)
extrapolated, and aims to determine the extent to which Some
Principles continues to merit its status as an enduring classic of
strategy. The book concludes that despite never being originally
intended as a general text, Some Principles nevertheless holds up
surprisingly well in terms of both universal application and
enduring relevance over time and changed circumstances. This book
will be of much interest to students of maritime strategy, naval
history, and International Relations, as well as naval
practitioners.
Working with Young People is designed to help you develop the
knowledge and skills you need for supporting young people as they
learn about themselves, others and society and prepare for the
transition to adulthood. It introduces the fundamental concepts and
issues that lie at the heart of contemporary work with young people
and challenges you to think deeply about:
- the social context of young people - values and principles
that underpin practice - the variety of settings in which practice
takes place, and
- the importance of informal learning in the lives of young
people. Whether you are a new student or returning to study,
Working with Young Poeple provides a stimulating introduction and a
foundation for further study.
Sheila Curran is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. Roger
Harrison is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. Donald
Mackinnon is Lecturer at The Open University.
The central theme of this important book is that we are paying the
price of an arrogance that refuses to recognize mystery. The author
invites the reader to enter into the argument that he holds with
himself on a great number of problems. Written in the early 1950s,
Marcel’s discussion of these topics are remarkably contemporary,
e.g.: * Our crisis is a metaphysical, not merely social, one. *
What a man is depends partly on what he thinks he is, and a
materialistic philosophy turns men into things. * Can a man be free
except in a free country? * Stoicism is no longer a workable
philosophy because today pressure can be put on the mind as well as
on the body. * Technical progress is not evil in itself, but a
technique is a means that, regarded as an end, can become either an
idol or an excuse for self-idolatry. State control of scientific
research, leading to a concentration on new means of destruction,
is a calamity. * Fanaticism is an opinion that refuses to argue,
and so the fanatic is an enemy of truth. * The kind of unification
that science is bringing about today is really an ironing out of
differences, but the only valuable kind of unity is one that
implies a respect for differences. * We must beware of thinking in
terms of great numbers and so blinding ourselves to the reality of
individual suffering. Our philosophical approach to being is made
possible only by our practical approach to our neighbor. * We must
encourage the spirit of fraternity and distrust the kind of
egalitarianism that is based on envy and resentment. * No man
however humble should feel that he cannot spread the light among
his friends. No easy solution is offered, but the author conveys
his own faith that ultimately love and intelligence will triumph.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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Borderlands of Theology (Paperback)
Donald MacKinnon; Edited by George W. Roberts, Donovan E. Smucker
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Most of the essays in this collection have never been published in
England before. They reflect three main concerns: philosophical
issues in theology, the contribution to theology made by
Marxist-Leninist thought, and ethical reflections. Titles include
'The Future of Man', 'Lenin and Theology', 'Absolute and Relative
in History', 'Finality in Ethics', 'Mich, Frege, Kittel, some
reflections on a dark theme', 'Parable and Sacrament', 'Tragedy and
Ethics'.
This is a collection of writings of one of Britains most prominent
theologian and thinker. Donald M. MacKinnon has been one of the
most important and influential of post-war British theologians and
religious philosophers. Generally eclectic, frequently allusive,
usually intellectually generous, persistently richly challenging
and always astonishingly erudite, he had a significant impact on
the development and subsequent theological work of the likes of
Rowan Williams, Nicholas Lash, David Ford and John Milbank. A
younger generation largely emerging from Cambridge, but with
influence elsewhere, has more recently brought MacKinnon's normally
occasionalist writing to a larger audience worldwide where it is
beginning to receive noteworthy attention. In this collection
several of MacKinnon's most outstanding papers not yet published in
book format is collected together with an Editorial Introduction by
a former student of one of MacKinnon's own students. They range
from his reflections on theology as educational, the nature of
moral reasoning, considerations of ecclesial practice, dogmatics
and hope. Here is another reminder of MacKinnon's intellectual
brilliance.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
Working with Young People is designed to help you develop the
knowledge and skills you need for supporting young people as they
learn about themselves, others and society and prepare for the
transition to adulthood. It introduces the fundamental concepts and
issues that lie at the heart of contemporary work with young people
and challenges you to think deeply about:
- the social context of young people - values and principles
that underpin practice - the variety of settings in which practice
takes place, and
- the importance of informal learning in the lives of young
people. Whether you are a new student or returning to study,
Working with Young Poeple provides a stimulating introduction and a
foundation for further study.
Sheila Curran is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. Roger
Harrison is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. Donald
Mackinnon is Lecturer at The Open University.
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