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Before now, there has been no comprehensive analysis of the
multiple relations between A. Comte's and J.S. Mill's positive
philosophy and Franz Brentano's work. The present volume aims to
fill this gap and to identify Brentano's position in the context of
the positive philosophy of the 19th century by analyzing the
following themes: the concept of positive knowledge; philosophy and
empirical, genetic and descriptive psychology as sciences in
Brentano, Comte and Mill; the strategies for the rebirth of
philosophy in these three authors; the theory of the ascending
stages of thought, of their decline, of the intentionality in Comte
and Brentano; the reception of Comte's positivism in Whewell and
Mill; induction and phenomenalism in Brentano, Mill and Bain; the
problem of the "I" in Hume and Brentano; mathematics as a
foundational science in Brentano, Kant and Mill; Brentano's
critique of Mach's positivism; the concept of positive science in
Brentano's metaphysics and in Husserl's early phenomenology; the
reception of Brentano's psychology in Twardowski; The Brentano
Institute at Oxford. The volume also contains the translation of
the most significant writings of Brentano regarding philosophy as
science. I. Tanasescu, Romanian Academy; A. Bejinariu, Romanian
Society of Phenomenology; S. Krantz Gabriel, Saint Anselm College;
C. Stoenescu, University of Bucharest.
The ability to produce fluent, legible handwriting with ease is
something that affects attainment in most areas of the curriculum,
yet many children continue to struggle with this vital skill. Based
on holistic principles, this programme offers a different approach,
developing the muscles of the hand - so that children gain the
necessary control to produce letter forms - alongside the
perceptual skills required to orientate and organize letter and
words. The programme is effective for mainstream children aged 4-6
years, children with developmental co-ordination disorders and
older children with mild to moderate learning difficulties. Over
400 carefuly graded exercises and activities develop hand-eye
co-ordination, form constancy, spatial organization, figure-ground
discrimination, orientation and laterality. The package consists of
two pupil workbooks and a teacher's handbook.
Considering the history of workers' and socialist movements in
Europe, Frontier Socialism focuses on unconventional forms of
anti-capitalist thought, particularly by examining several
militant-intellectuals whose legacy is of particular interest for
those aiming for a radical critique of capitalism. Following on the
work of Michael Loewy, Quirico & Ragona identify relationships
of "elective affinity" between figures who might appear different
and dissimilar, at least at first glance: the German Anarchist
Gustav Landauer, the Bolshevik Alexandra Kollontai, the German
communist Paul Mattick, the Italian Socialist Raniero Panzieri, the
Greek-born French euro-communist Nikos Poulantzas, the German-born
Swedish Social Democrat Rudolf Meidner, and the French social
scientist Alain Bihr as well as two historical struggle
experiences, the Spanish Republic and the Italian revolutionary
group "Lotta continua". Frontier Socialism then analyzes these
thinkers' and experiences' respective paths to socialism based on
and achieved through self-organization and self-government, not to
build a new tradition but to suggest a path forward for both
research and political activism.
Today there is a renewed interest in the Biblical book of
Revelation-which naturally brings to mind the word "apocalypse."
Because Revelation is best known for its wild symbolic imagery,
some people will naturally assume this title to imply the same
approach. This isn't the case; the word can also mean simply
"prophetic," and that certainly describes the Bible.
We are daily presented with the bad news of the world. In
contrast, the Bible is the Good News-the rain that cleanses our
soul, the amazing grace assuring us that God is still in control
regardless of the situation.
Through studying his Word we are programming our conscience for
right or wrong in thought and action. That is the reason we need
not only to read but to "study" the Bible daily. "The Good News of
the Apocalypse" offers assistance with that study with a brief,
comprehensible discussion of every book in the bible, arising from
Sedinger's experience with a study group for teenagers.
Everything in life is under God's control, and so Pastor
Sedinger refers to life as God's Dance. The Good News is that Jesus
came to teach us how to dance with God.
This book presents novel findings concerning the systems, materials
and processes used in solar energy conversion in communities. It
begins with the core resource - solar radiation - and discusses the
restrictions on the wide-scale implementation of conversion systems
imposed by the built environment, as well as potential solutions.
The book also describes efficient solar energy conversion in
detail, focusing on heat and electricity production in communities
and water reuse. Lastly, it analyzes the concept of sustainable
communities, presenting examples from around the globe, along with
novel approaches to improving their feasibility and affordability.
Though chiefly intended for professionals working in the field of
sustainability at the community level, the book will also be of
interest to researchers, academics and doctoral students.
This book is focused on recent advances in the development of thin
films for photovoltaic applications, TiO2/WO3 bi-layers for
applications with enhanced photo-catalytic properties, nanometer
oxide and hydroxide films for anticorrosive coatings, surface
passivation in chemical industries, micro- and nanoelectronics,
trilayers of metglas and lead free piezoelectrics for magnetic
field sensors, current sensors, spintronics, microwave and
read/write devices. Diluted ferromagnetic alloy films are also
considered for superconducting spintronics based on superconducting
spin-valves. Thermal properties of segmented nanowires are analyzed
with respect to thermoelectric applications. Recent advances in
template production of nanocomposites are also reviewed with
particular focus on technologies for template assisted formation of
metal nanotubes. Some elements related to abrasive flow machining
(AFM), specifically state of the art elements of technological
systems and construction of equipment are presented. The book is
written for researchers in materials science, nanotechnologies, PhD
students and graduate student.
This book argues that the theory of sustainable development lost
some of its rigor because of two main reasons. The first manifests
itself as an inflation of concepts that hampers the correct
understanding of sustainability's essence. The second one consists
of a departure from the traditional scientific sources of the
classicists and, in part, neoclassicists. Exploiting relevant areas
of their works, the authors outline the theoretical framework
necessary to promote a healthy version of sustainability. Of utmost
interest prove to be areas such as: the formation process of
natural prices and natural rate of interest; placing growth before
employment and placing production before distribution, consumption,
and social justice. The main idea of the book consists of a call
for breaking away from the impure forms of the theory of
sustainable development and its reconstruction through the
reconciliation with the laws of healthy growth as they are
highlighted in the works of the founders. The authors make the case
for an approach to sustainable development that is holistic,
macroeconomic, and institutionalist, where social, ecological, and
economic components are reconciled. This work presents a fresh
perspective in the context of current works on sustainability,
serving as an accessible research resource and public policy
decision guide.
Based on author Ion Boldea's 40 years of experience and the latest
research, Linear Electric Machines, Drives, and Maglevs Handbook
provides a practical and comprehensive resource on the steady
improvement in this field. The book presents in-depth reviews of
basic concepts and detailed explorations of complex subjects,
including classifications and practical topologies, with sample
results based on an up-to-date survey of the field. Packed with
case studies, this state-of-the-art handbook covers topics such as
modeling, steady state, and transients as well as control, design,
and testing of linear machines and drives. It includes discussion
of types and applications-from small compressors for refrigerators
to MAGLEV transportation-of linear electric machines. Additional
topics include low and high speed linear induction or synchronous
motors, with and without PMs, with progressive or oscillatory
linear motion, from topologies through modeling, design, dynamics,
and control. With a breadth and depth of coverage not found in
currently available references, this book includes formulas and
methods that make it an authoritative and comprehensive resource
for use in R&D and testing of innovative solutions to new
industrial challenges in linear electric motion/energy automatic
control.
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