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Augustine (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R14,172
Discovery Miles 141 720
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Born in what is now Algeria, Augustine trained in classical Latin
rhetoric and became a professor of rhetoric in Rome. He later
studied neo-Platonic philosophy and experienced a conversion to
Christianity in 386. [Through his numerous theological writings,
Augustine became one of the major architects of Latin Christian
political theory at a time when Roman civilization was in decline.]
In his work 'The City of God', Augustine developed his most
influential doctrines: on history, grace and predestination, free
will, a true republic, the duties of Christians to the state, the
just war, the relationship of the institutional Church to secular
government and the 'city of God' to 'the city of man'. This notion
of the two cities influenced political theory throughout the next
800 years and beyond. [The political theories of Augustine rest on
his profoundly pessimistic view that human nature is corrupted
beyond any hope of rational self-amelioration and that man tends
naturally to do evil rather than to do good. As a consequence of
this, political association is, for Augustine, an instrument of
coercion and protection from harm rather that an instrument of
human fulfilment.] Augustine's ideas were adopted and rejected in
turn throughout the middle ages as men attempted to reconcile his
negative views of the necessity of the state with the more
optimistic views of Aristotle, rediscovered in the 13th century.
The Reformation in the 16th century saw a revival of the influence
of Augustine's thought and his political opinions have special
resonances for the 20th century. The stimulating articles contained
in these two volumes serve to explain and to explore the
development of Augustine's ideas on society and politics.
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Plato (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R14,456
Discovery Miles 144 560
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Plato of Athens (c 429-347 BC) is the earliest European thinker
whose thoughts on politics survive to any great extent. His work,
contained in The Republic, the Statesman, the Laws and the
unfinished Critias, amongst other works, has made major
contributions to the agenda of Western Political thought and its
content. [In The Republic, Plato's preoccupation was the concept of
the just individual and the just state.] His view that intellect
and political authority should be correlated has been a major theme
of political thought down the centuries, influencing both
authoritarian and egalitarian attitudes to government and
democracy. In his later work Plato's concern shifted from the
question of justice to questions of the competence of rulers, which
in The Statesman he treated as of the first importance, and
eventually to the role of law and a mixed constitution, along with
religion, in guaranteeing political order. The papers in this
authoritative selection explore various aspects of Plato's thought
including social structure, education, freedom, property, the
status of women, human motivation and racism in addition to his
views on law, reason and justice. The vast array of topics covered
shows how Plato's work adumbrates many of the concerns of political
thought up to the present day and indeed is still relevant in our
modern age.
The work of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) has a variety of
meanings for different interpreters. Some attribute to him a new
'scientific method' of drawing conclusions from practical or
historical experience in order to form rules for successful
political behaviour, with its emphasis on man's behavioural
patterns rather than on moral precepts as a basis for politics.
Others attribute to him a belief in the autonomy of the state -
that the state is a structure governed by its own laws of
development and that it finds its justification only in terms of
its success. Others again emphasise his republicanism and see him
as a theorist of the modern state. [Some believe his first name is
the proper basis of an appellation of the Devil.] Although a lucid
writer in many respects, the metaphorical way in which Machiavelli
expressed some of his key concepts and his preference for working
through examples rather that elaborating principles has given much
scope for debate about his actual intentions. These volumes present
in chronological order the most significant articles on Machiavelli
written in the 20th century and offer a representative selection of
the numerous interpretations of his work.
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Aquinas (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R15,153
Discovery Miles 151 530
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Thomas Aquinas (1224-74) was born in Naples of a powerful Italian
family. He took part in the major philosophical and theological
controversies of his day and fought the decisive battle which
re-admitted the study of the works of Aristotle. In his work he
attempted to harmonise the rational insights of the classical world
with revealed Christian truths. [He reinterpreted the Augustinian
view of history and politics by concluding that the state did have
positive value in itself, as an expression of God's providence and
will for mankind. Man fulfilled himself in two ways - as a good
citizen and as a Christian seeking salvation. Aquinas is therefore
seen as reconciling the views of the pagan Aristotle with the
teachings of Christianity.] Aquinas' theory of the state helped to
put European political thought on a new plane. This wide-ranging
collection of papers investigates and illuminates various aspects
of Aquinas' thought regarding Church and State, society, natural
law, justice and political authority.
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Hume (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R15,624
Discovery Miles 156 240
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The work of David Hume (1711-76), the Scottish historian and
philosopher, constitutes a break with the assumptions of his
predecessors who suggested that our ideas and practices answered to
a rational design, whether divine or human. Instead Hume emphasized
the origins of our ideas in sensation, suggested that reason was
properly the slave of the passions, and located the origins of
social and political institutions in utility and sentiment. Hume's
philosophy found its complement in his political essays and History
of England, which emhphasized unintended results and the complexity
of the historical process. Altogether Hume's work constitutes the
first thoroughgoing attempt since the rise of Christianity to
characterize human experience in terms that offered an alternative
to theologically-based or para-theological theories. As such, its
importance for subsequent developments, like that of Kant's work,
is not to be underestimated. This significant anthology contains
articles on different aspects of his thought - his historical
works, his political scepticism, his concepts of justice, liberty
and property and moral evaluation.
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Hobbes (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R24,973
Discovery Miles 249 730
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Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is best known for his development of the
concept of sovereignty, which was treated most clearly in his great
work, Leviathan. Whilst Hobbes was not the first theorist of
sovereignty, he remains perhaps the most thorough exponent of the
concept. His accounts of morality and religion, as well as of
government, are set out in a way that precludes legitimate
challenge to the sovereign's authority: and the soovereign, whether
monarchical or republican or parliamentary, was taken by Hobbes to
be fundamental to civil life. Much of the literature on Hobbes has
been devoted to his work on sovereignty. However, this does not
exhaust the interest of Hobbes' thought, and recent scholars have
also investigated such topics as his conception of historiography,
his natural philosophy and his account of religion, and considered
how these relate to his political thought. The articles selected in
these three volumes reflect these concerns and offer an exploration
of Hobbes' political philosophy.
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Grotius (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R16,526
Discovery Miles 165 260
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Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), the Dutch jurist and philosopher, is a
key theorist of the post-mediaeval state. According to Grotius, the
state is not subject to any terrestrial superior, either political
or ecclesiastical. His political writings develop the consequences
of this condition including the construction of state authority in
terms of 'natural rights', acknowledging the right to
self-protection and the needs of individuals. A further development
is the idea that the state is the instrument of justice beyond its
own boundaries. He asserted that there were universal moral
standards that could be used to judge questions of international
conflict. This universal morality was based on two prinicples: that
self-preservation is always legitimate; and that wanton injury of
another is always illegitimate. [On this foundation, rules for
reconciling conflict could be erected and the existence of civil
society explained.] These views have characterised much political
thought from Grotius' day to the present and have played their part
in the history of international law. This collection of articles
presents in chronological order the writings of 20th century
authors on Grotius and covers such topics as the life of Grotius,
the evolution of his ideas, his contribution to the theory of
'natural law' and his wider significance as a political thinker.
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More (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R13,117
Discovery Miles 131 170
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Thomas More (1478-1535), English statesman, author and saint, was a
lawyer, politician and diplomat, a leading member of the
Renaissance of northern Europe and a defender of the Roman Catholic
faith. In the history of political thought More is remembered as
the author of Utopia, a little book which gave rise to a genre of
literature and a name for a mode of theorising, which explicitly
criticises existing political and social arrangements from a
radical perspective and also offers new ideals and illustrates how
these might be realised in an imaginery society. For over four
hundred years the meaning of More's Utopia has confounded scholars.
Many of the ideas advanced in the book, e.g. on rational religion
and religious toleration, seem to be at odds with the events of
More's political career and his practical religious position.
Moreover there is much disagreement about the meaning and
importance of the substantial satiric elements it contains. This
collection contains a great variety of authoritative articles which
not only investigate More's life and the influences on his work,
but also offer the reader a selection of the various
interpretations and comparisons of his writings that scholars have
made in the course of this century.
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Locke (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R16,480
Discovery Miles 164 800
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John Locke (1632-1704), the English philosopher, has had a
wide-ranging influence on modern political thought. Locke's
political philosophy is based on the premise that by nature human
beings are equal and that therefore no-one is under the authority
of another unless by his own consent. In Locke's view, natural law
constitutes and protects rights of life, liberty and property. His
writings are a turning point in the theory of natural rights,
linking constitutionalism and toleration. The impact of his ideas
can be seen in the American constitution, in the French Revolution
and in the development of modern liberalism. His theory of property
is a basis for modern discussion of the subject and its emphasis on
labour as a source of value and entitlement forms the background
for the later economics of both Adam Smith and Karl Marx. The
articles contained in these volumes have been carefully selected in
order to put Locke's work in a wider context. They explore various
aspects of Locke's political theory and investigate his theories on
property, natural law, the 'state of nature' and toleration.
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Aristotle (Hardcover)
John Dunn, Ian Harris
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R16,475
Discovery Miles 164 750
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Aristotle (384-322 BC) was born in Northern Greece. He moved to
Athens where he associated himself with Plato's academy. He later
became tutor to the young Alexander the Great at the Macedonian
court but returned to Athens in 335 to found his own school of
philosophy. Aristotle's basic political contention was that the
state is a natural entity and is the perfect form of human
community. This view of man's relation to the state has been one of
the most persistent in the history of political thought and has
been developed in many ways by a multitude of thinkers. [In his own
writings Aristotle developed and explained existing political
arrangements rather than offering radical alternatives, and this
conservative practicality was highly regarded by political thinkers
prior to 1789. On the other hand, the high evaluation which
Aristotle placed on the middle orders of society appeals to readers
of a more egalitarian age.] The articles in this scholarly
collection offer insights into many areas of Aristotle's work,
including 'forms of government, the place of the individual in
relation to the state and ethical, economic and 'sociological
considerations.
Weber's claim that Buddhism is an otherworldly religion is only
partially true. Early sources indicate that the Buddha was
sometimes diverted from supramundane interests to dwell on a
variety of politically-related matters. The significance of Asoka
Maurya as a paradigm for later traditions of Buddhist kingship is
also well-attested. However, there has been little scholarly effort
to integrate findings on the extent to which Buddhism interacted
with the political order in the classical and modern states of
Theravada Asia into a wider, comparative study.
This volume brings together the brightest minds in the study of
Buddhism in Southeast Asia. Their contributions create a more
coherent account of the relations between Buddhism and political
order in the late pre-modern and modern period by questioning the
contested relationship between monastic and secular power. In doing
so, they expand the very nature of what is known as the
'Theravada'.
Buddhism, Power and Political Order offers new insights for
scholars of Buddhism, and it will stimulate new debates.
Weber's claim that Buddhism is an otherworldly religion is only
partially true. Early sources indicate that the Buddha was
sometimes diverted from supramundane interests to dwell on a
variety of politically-related matters. The significance of Asoka
Maurya as a paradigm for later traditions of Buddhist kingship is
also well-attested. However, there has been little scholarly effort
to integrate findings on the extent to which Buddhism interacted
with the political order in the classical and modern states of
Theravada Asia into a wider, comparative study.
This volume brings together the brightest minds in the study of
Buddhism in Southeast Asia. Their contributions create a more
coherent account of the relations between Buddhism and political
order in the late pre-modern and modern period by questioning the
contested relationship between monastic and secular power. In doing
so, they expand the very nature of what is known as the
'Theravada'.
Buddhism, Power and Political Order offers new insights for
scholars of Buddhism, and it will stimulate new debates.
Buddhism is the fifth largest belief system in the world today,
with an estimated 350 million adherents. This richly illustrated
book introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosophy and
practice, from its very beginnings to the present time. The first
two chapters of the book deal with the life of the Buddha and his
teachings, and Buddhist texts, traditions and ideas are discussed.
The relevant doctrines and principles are explained in detail, such
as the Four Noble Truths, karma, samsara, nirvana, and the Noble
Eightfold Path, as well as the Buddhist understanding of
compassion, tolerance, non-violence and healing. The third chapter
covers the gradual spread of Buddhism and the interpretation of
Buddhist scriptures over time. The fourth chapter deals with the
practice of Buddhism today, country by country, around the world.
The final chapter discusses the major Buddhist schools and the key
masters and interpreters within these schools, such as Theravada,
Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren. Each section is beautifully
illustrated by Buddhist paintings, statues and archaeological
finds, as well as contemporary images of festivals and ritual.
Buddhist architecture is shown and explained, alongside pictures of
important temples and pilgrimage sites.
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Hardware and Software: Verification and Testing - 6th International Haifa Verification Conference, HVC 2010, Haifa, Israel, October 4-7, 2010. Revised Selected Papers (Paperback, 2011 ed.)
Sharon Barner, Ian Harris, Daniel Kroening, Orna Raz
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R1,557
Discovery Miles 15 570
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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference
proceedings of the 6th International Haifa Verification Conference,
HVC 2010, held in Haifa, Israel in October 2010. The 10 revised
full papers presented together with 7 invited papers were carefully
reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. The papers address all
current issues, challenges and future directions of verification
for hardware, software, and hybrid systems and have a research
focus on hybrid methods and the migration of methods and ideas
between hardware and software, static and dynamic analysis, pre-
and post-silicon.
Practice and research of peace education has grown in the recent
years as shown by a steadily increasing number of publications,
programs, events, and funding mechanisms. The oft-cited point of
departure for the peace education community is the belief in
education as a valuable tool for decreasing the use of violence in
conflict and for building cultures of positive peace hallmarked by
just and equitable structures. Educators and organizations
implementing peace education activities and programming, however,
often lack the tools and capacities for evaluation and thus pay
scant regard to this step in program management. Reasons for this
inattention are related to the perceived urgency to prioritize new
and more action in the context of scarce financial and human
resources, notwithstanding violence or conflict; the lack of skills
and time to indulge in a thorough evaluative strategy; and the
absence of institutional incentives and support. Evaluation is
often demand-driven by donors who emphasize accounting given the
current context of international development assistance and budget
cuts. Program evaluation is considered an added burden to already
over-tasked programmers who are unaware of the incentives and of
assessment techniques. Peace education practitioners are typically
faced with forcing evaluation frameworks, techniques, and norms
standardized for traditional education programs and venues.
Together, these conditions create an unfavorable environment in
which evaluation becomes under-valued, de-prioritized, and
mythologized for its laboriousness. This volume serves three
inter-related objectives. First, it offers a critical reflection on
theoretical and methodological issues regarding evaluation applied
to peace education interventions and programming. The overarching
questions of the nature of peace and the principles guiding peace
education, as well as governing theories and assumptions of change,
transformation, and complexity are explored. Second, the volume
investigates existing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
evaluation practices of peace educators in order to identify what
needs related to evaluation persist among practitioners. Promising
practices are presented from peace education programming in
different settings (formal and non-formal education), within
various groups (e.g. children, youth, police, journalists) and
among diverse cultural contexts. Finally, the volume proposes ideas
of evaluation, novel techniques for experimentation, and creative
adaptation of tools from related fields, in order to offer
pragmatic and philosophical substance to peace educators' "next
moves" and inspire the agenda for continued exploration and
innovation. The authors come from variety of fields including
education, peace and conflict studies, educational evaluation,
development studies, comparative education, economics, and
psychology.
Authored by scholars from a variety of disciplines, including
English, Theology, Philosophy, Communications, Sociology,
Humanities and Peace Studies, this edited volume provides detailed
descriptions of the many ways popular culture can be used to teach
peace. Chapters discuss documentary and feature film, music,
television, literature and more, providing both educators and the
general public with a timely and useful tool. From popular
dystopian novels like The Hunger Games to feature films like The
Matrix to modern rap and hip-hop music, contributors not only
provide critical analysis of the violence in popular culture but
also an assessment of how the same or alternate forms can be used
by peace educators. Additionally, each chapter project synopses and
teaching ideas, as well as recommended resources.
Practice and research of peace education has grown in the recent
years as shown by a steadily increasing number of publications,
programs, events, and funding mechanisms. The oft-cited point of
departure for the peace education community is the belief in
education as a valuable tool for decreasing the use of violence in
conflict and for building cultures of positive peace hallmarked by
just and equitable structures. Educators and organizations
implementing peace education activities and programming, however,
often lack the tools and capacities for evaluation and thus pay
scant regard to this step in program management. Reasons for this
inattention are related to the perceived urgency to prioritize new
and more action in the context of scarce financial and human
resources, notwithstanding violence or conflict; the lack of skills
and time to indulge in a thorough evaluative strategy; and the
absence of institutional incentives and support. Evaluation is
often demand-driven by donors who emphasize accounting given the
current context of international development assistance and budget
cuts. Program evaluation is considered an added burden to already
over-tasked programmers who are unaware of the incentives and of
assessment techniques. Peace education practitioners are typically
faced with forcing evaluation frameworks, techniques, and norms
standardized for traditional education programs and venues.
Together, these conditions create an unfavorable environment in
which evaluation becomes under-valued, de-prioritized, and
mythologized for its laboriousness. This volume serves three
inter-related objectives. First, it offers a critical reflection on
theoretical and methodological issues regarding evaluation applied
to peace education interventions and programming. The overarching
questions of the nature of peace and the principles guiding peace
education, as well as governing theories and assumptions of change,
transformation, and complexity are explored. Second, the volume
investigates existing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
evaluation practices of peace educators in order to identify what
needs related to evaluation persist among practitioners. Promising
practices are presented from peace education programming in
different settings (formal and non-formal education), within
various groups (e.g. children, youth, police, journalists) and
among diverse cultural contexts. Finally, the volume proposes ideas
of evaluation, novel techniques for experimentation, and creative
adaptation of tools from related fields, in order to offer
pragmatic and philosophical substance to peace educators' "next
moves" and inspire the agenda for continued exploration and
innovation. The authors come from variety of fields including
education, peace and conflict studies, educational evaluation,
development studies, comparative education, economics, and
psychology.
Authored by scholars from a variety of disciplines, including
English, Theology, Philosophy, Communications, Sociology,
Humanities and Peace Studies, this edited volume provides detailed
descriptions of the many ways popular culture can be used to teach
peace. Chapters discuss documentary and feature film, music,
television, literature and more, providing both educators and the
general public with a timely and useful tool. From popular
dystopian novels like The Hunger Games to feature films like The
Matrix to modern rap and hip-hop music, contributors not only
provide critical analysis of the violence in popular culture but
also an assessment of how the same or alternate forms can be used
by peace educators. Additionally, each chapter project synopses and
teaching ideas, as well as recommended resources.
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