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The suppression of war has been the primary objective of the United Nations for almost fifty years, and stopping a war before it starts is easier then ending a war already underway. History however has shown that military interventions and economic sanctions often do more harm than good. In Preventive Diplomacy Nobel Prize winners, top officials, and revered thinkers tackle these issues and explore the process of conflict prevention from humanitarian, economic, and political perspectives.
This book explores the question of what it means to be a human
being through sustained and original analyses of three important
philosophical topics: relativism, skepticism, and naturalism in the
social sciences. Kevin M. Cahill's approach involves an original
employment of historical and ethnographic material that is both
conceptual and empirical in order to address relevant philosophical
issues. Specifically, while Cahill avoids interpretative debates,
he develops an approach to philosophical critique based on Cora
Diamond's and James Conant's work on the early Wittgenstein. This
makes possible the use of a concept of culture that avoids the
dogmatism that not only typifies traditional metaphysics but also
frequently mars arguments from ordinary language or phenomenology.
This is especially crucial for the third part of the book, which
involves a cultural-historical critique of the ontology of the self
in Stanley Cavell's work on skepticism. In pursuing this strategy,
the book also mounts a novel and timely defense of the
interpretivist tradition in the philosophy of the social sciences.
Towards a Philosophical Anthropology of Culture will be of interest
to researchers working on the philosophy of the social sciences,
Wittgenstein, and philosophical anthropology. The Open Access
version of this book, available at
http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367638238, has been made
available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No
Derivatives 4.0 license.
Wittgenstein was centrally concerned with the puzzling nature of
the mind, mathematics, morality and modality. He also developed
innovative views about the status and methodology of philosophy and
was explicitly opposed to crudely "scientistic" worldviews. His
later thought has thus often been understood as elaborating a
nuanced form of naturalism appealing to such notions as "form of
life", "primitive reactions", "natural history", "general facts of
nature" and "common behaviour of mankind". And yet, Wittgenstein is
strangely absent from much of the contemporary literature on
naturalism and naturalising projects. This is the first collection
of essays to focus explicitly on the relationship between
Wittgenstein and naturalism. The volume is divided into four
sections, each of which addresses a different aspect of naturalism
and its relation to Wittgenstein's thought. The first section
considers how naturalism could or should be understood. The second
section deals with some of the main problematic
domains-consciousness, meaning, mathematics-that philosophers have
typically sought to naturalise. The third section explores ways in
which the conceptual nature of human life might be continuous in
important respects with animals. The final section is concerned
with the naturalistic status and methodology of philosophy itself.
This book thus casts a fresh light on many classical philosophical
issues and brings Wittgensteinian ideas to bear on a number of
current debates-for example experimental philosophy, neo-pragmatism
and animal cognition/ethics-in which naturalism is playing a
central role.
This book explores the question of what it means to be a human
being through sustained and original analyses of three important
philosophical topics: relativism, skepticism, and naturalism in the
social sciences. Kevin M. Cahill's approach involves an original
employment of historical and ethnographic material that is both
conceptual and empirical in order to address relevant philosophical
issues. Specifically, while Cahill avoids interpretative debates,
he develops an approach to philosophical critique based on Cora
Diamond's and James Conant's work on the early Wittgenstein. This
makes possible the use of a concept of culture that avoids the
dogmatism that not only typifies traditional metaphysics but also
frequently mars arguments from ordinary language or phenomenology.
This is especially crucial for the third part of the book, which
involves a cultural-historical critique of the ontology of the self
in Stanley Cavell's work on skepticism. In pursuing this strategy,
the book also mounts a novel and timely defense of the
interpretivist tradition in the philosophy of the social sciences.
Towards a Philosophical Anthropology of Culture will be of interest
to researchers working on the philosophy of the social sciences,
Wittgenstein, and philosophical anthropology. The Open Access
version of this book, available at
http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367638238, has been made
available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No
Derivatives 4.0 license.
The suppression of war has been the primary objective of the United
Nations for almost fifty years, and stopping a war before it starts
is easier than ending a war already underway. History, however, has
shown that military interventions and economic sanctions often do
more harm than good. In "Preventive Diplomacy," Nobel prize
winners, top officials, and revered thinkers tackle these issues
and explore the process of conflict prevention from humanitarian,
economic, and political perspectives. This cross-disciplinary
reader on global politics demonstrates that when new insights and
methodologies on public health are applied to the handling of
international disasters, the change in policy perspective is
intriguing--even hopeful.
Wars and natural disasters--from the Balkans to the Sudan, and from
Afghanistan to Central Africa--have increasingly placed
humanitarian workers in the crossfire. Kevin M. Cahill has
assembled an international team of renowned experts to offer a
much-needed assessment of the moral, legal and political dilemmas
and consequences of humanitarian assistance.
Focusing on health issues, "A Framework for Survival" takes an
unflinching look at the reality facing the nations and people
involved, from refugees to relief organizations. In contrast to
conventional military, economic and geopolitical strategies, it
suggests rational and effective solutions and foreign policy
recommendations. With the collapse of many government
infrastructures since the end of the Cold War, the success or
failure of humanitarian efforts may, to a large extent, define the
world's chances for survival.
Wittgenstein was centrally concerned with the puzzling nature of
the mind, mathematics, morality and modality. He also developed
innovative views about the status and methodology of philosophy and
was explicitly opposed to crudely "scientistic" worldviews. His
later thought has thus often been understood as elaborating a
nuanced form of naturalism appealing to such notions as "form of
life", "primitive reactions", "natural history", "general facts of
nature" and "common behaviour of mankind". And yet, Wittgenstein is
strangely absent from much of the contemporary literature on
naturalism and naturalising projects. This is the first collection
of essays to focus explicitly on the relationship between
Wittgenstein and naturalism. The volume is divided into four
sections, each of which addresses a different aspect of naturalism
and its relation to Wittgenstein's thought. The first section
considers how naturalism could or should be understood. The second
section deals with some of the main problematic
domains-consciousness, meaning, mathematics-that philosophers have
typically sought to naturalise. The third section explores ways in
which the conceptual nature of human life might be continuous in
important respects with animals. The final section is concerned
with the naturalistic status and methodology of philosophy itself.
This book thus casts a fresh light on many classical philosophical
issues and brings Wittgensteinian ideas to bear on a number of
current debates-for example experimental philosophy, neo-pragmatism
and animal cognition/ethics-in which naturalism is playing a
central role.
World-leading anthropologists and philosophers pursue the
perplexing question fundamental to both disciplines: What is it to
think of ourselves as human? A common theme is the open-ended and
context-dependent nature of our notion of the human, one upshot of
which is that perplexities over that notion can only be dealt with
in a piecemeal fashion, and in relation to concrete real-life
circumstances. Philosophical anthropology, understood as the
exploration of such perplexities, will thus be both recognizably
philosophical in character and inextricably bound up with
anthropological fieldwork. The volume is put together accordingly:
Precisely by mixing ostensibly philosophical papers with papers
that engage in close anthropological study of concrete issues, it
is meant to reflect the vital tie between these two aspects of the
overall philosophical-anthropological enterprise. The collection
will be of great interest to philosophers and anthropologists
alike, and essential reading for anyone interested in the
interconnections between the two disciplines.
This third volume in the pioneering series, International
Humanitarian Affairs, goes beyond the practical to address
fundamental questions at the heart of humanitarian actions. How do
different religious, cultural, and social systemsaand the values
they supportashape humanitarian action? What are the bases of
caring societies? Are there universal values for human well-being?
International experts come face to face with the assumptions about
human dignity and social justice that guide efforts to rescue and
repair communities in crisis. The original essays explore mandates
for humanitarian action in religious traditions, and codes of
conduct for the media, military, medicine, and the academy in
relief efforts. They explore threats to human welfare from
terrorism and gender exploitation and assess international law, the
media, and the politics of civil society in a world of war,
conflict, and strife. The contributors: Kofi Annan, Avery Cardinal
Dulles, S.J., Rabbi Harlan J. Wechsler, H.R.H. Prince El Hassan Bin
Talal, Francis Mading Deng, Maj. Gen. Timothy Cross, Joseph Oa
Hare, S.J., Tom Brokaw, Eoin OaBrien, M.D., Jan Eliasson, Timothy
Harding, M.D., Paul Wilkinson, Larry Hollingworth, Nancy
Ely-Raphel, John Feerick, Michael Veuthey, Edward Mortimer,
Kathleen Newland, Peter Tarnoff, Richard Falk, and the editor.
Early Warning Systems: From Surveillance to Risk Assessment to
Action Ted R. Gurr and Barbara Harff Initial Response to Complex
Emergencies and Natural Disasters Ed Tsui Evidence-Based Health
Assessment Process in Complex Emergencies Frederick M. Burkle, Jr.,
M.D. Concern Worldwide's Approach to Water and Sanitation and
Shelter Needs in Emergencies Tom Arnold Internal Displacement: A
Challenge of Peace, Security, and Nationbuilding Francis M. Deng
Protection Strategies in Humanitarian Interventions Gerald R.
Martone Issues of Power and Gender in Complex Emergencies Judy A.
Benjamin Clinical Aspects of Malnutrition Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.
Military-NGO Interaction Timothy Cross An Introduction to NGO Field
Security Randolph Martin Resolutions, Mandates, Aims, Missions, and
Exit Strategies Larry Hollingworth The Transition from Conflict to
Peace Richard Ryscavage, S.J.
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Labyrinths (Paperback)
Kevin M. Cahill
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Labyrinths explores the origins of thirteen books I have written in
the past few decades, texts that have helped to define the emerging
parameters of relief operations that inevitably follow armed
conflicts or natural disasters. Widely used in international
training programs, these books provide practical, specific
approaches and solutions-to complex problems in a multidisciplinary
field. But how, and why, and even when certain editorial decisions
were made required a deeper probe, and Labyrinths looks back at the
formative influences of childhood, adolescence, education, and
early professional experiences. Many of the pieces in this volume
predate the Fordham University Press Humanitarian Book series. They
were written in a library in our beach home, overlooking sand dunes
and the Atlantic Ocean, with the rhythmic sound of waves and bird
song as background music. In the quiet isolation of a seaside town
I find respite from a busy life devoted to clinical medicine,
public health, teaching, travel, and a global network of
international humanitarian assistance projects. This book is
dedicated "For the People of Point Lookout," who have respected my
privacy while I develop initiatives that have spread from this tiny
hamlet to reach millions of vulnerable people around the world.
In this brief but comprehensive book, Francis Deng offers a
creative analysis of the situation, aimed at addressing, and
hopefully resolving, the complex dilemmas confronting Sudan,
Africa, and the international community over the critical choice
the South will make in January 2011--unity or secession.
This book is a powerful statement by an individual who is deeply
concerned about the plight of his people and the destiny of his
country, a man who, in many ways, symbolizes the lofty aspirations
for unity in which diversity is seen as a source of enrichment and
not of destructive conflict, a unity of full equality among all its
citizens.
Sudan at the Brink is a must-read for all those concerned with
developments in Sudan at this critical juncture in the history of
the country. Whatever decision the Sudanese make in the January
2011 referendum, it is imperative that it be an informed choice
carefully weighing the implications of secession versus unity.
These profound options will likely be debated in the United Nations
General Assembly. They will also be carefully considered in
multiple other forums where the future of humanitarian action,
peacekeeping, and development are considered.
Perspectives in a Pandemic is a series of enlightening essays
written by Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., providing a unique insight into
the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Cahill draws on his
extensive experiences in earlier epidemics, natural disasters, and
armed conflicts to offer lessons, wisdom, guidance, and support to
frontline workers. While he wrote the essays as weekly reflections
in the early months of the pandemic for the thousands of
humanitarian-relief workers he has trained around the world, this
book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and make some
sense of the complexities and chaos inevitable in a pandemic.
Children have a fundamental right to education, and to the
protection that schools uniquely provide in the chaos that
characterizes life for refugees and internally displaced persons.
This book is grounded in the personal experiences of children, aid
workers, and national leaders involved in post-conflict resolution.
Experts from many troubled parts of the world consider the scope of
the problem, as well as the tools needed to address the crisis.
The tragic death in Baghdad in 2003 of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, brought into
bitter relief the challenges faced by peacekeepers and humanitarian
aid workers. The contributors to this book, all leading scholars
and practitioners, offer invaluable perspectives on many of the
most important political, legal, social, and military challenges
confronting humanitarian aid in a world of terror and conflict.
These original essays explore such topics as human rights and the
rights of the displaced, working with local communities to rebuild
viable governance, justice, and the rule of law, and maintaining
safe spaces for humanitarian relief programs in zones of
conflict.The contributors are: Kevin M. Cahill, Joseph McShane,
S.J., Sadako Ogata, Irene Khan, Francis Deng, Mark Malloch Brown,
Ghassan Salame, Roland Eng, Jan Egeland, Peter Hansen, David Rieff,
Jacques Forster, Dennis McNamara, David Owen, Richard Goldstone,
Sasha Tharoor, and Jan Eliasson.
Early Warning Systems: From Surveillance to Risk Assessment to
Action Ted R. Gurr and Barbara Harff Initial Response to Complex
Emergencies and Natural Disasters Ed Tsui Evidence-Based Health
Assessment Process in Complex Emergencies Frederick M. Burkle, Jr.,
M.D. Concern Worldwide's Approach to Water and Sanitation and
Shelter Needs in Emergencies Tom Arnold Internal Displacement: A
Challenge of Peace, Security, and Nationbuilding Francis M. Deng
Protection Strategies in Humanitarian Interventions Gerald R.
Martone Issues of Power and Gender in Complex Emergencies Judy A.
Benjamin Clinical Aspects of Malnutrition Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.
Military-NGO Interaction Timothy Cross An Introduction to NGO Field
Security Randolph Martin Resolutions, Mandates, Aims, Missions, and
Exit Strategies Larry Hollingworth The Transition from Conflict to
Peace Richard Ryscavage, S.J.
For more than fifty years, Dr. Cahill has been helping to heal the
world, as a leading specialist in tropical medicine and as a
driving force in humanitarian assistance and relief efforts around
the globe. In this revised and expanded edition, he chronicles
extraordinary achievements of compassion and commitment. Bringing
together a rich selection of writings, he crafts a fascinating
memoir of a life devoted to others. The book includes front-line
reports from places under siege Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Nicaragua,
Gaza, and Ireland; there are also visionary essays from the origins
of the AIDS epidemic and landmine crises, and no less passionate
concerns of his own experiences of pain and suffering as well as of
joy and beauty in the worlds in which he has traveled. As the
distinguished neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, M.D., notes in
his endorsement, "These essays, by turns elegiac, lyrical, funny,
tender, nostalgic, and vehemently impassioned, come together in an
ongoing tapestry, a portrait of a dedicated physician who has dared
to make a difference."
Children have a fundamental right to education, and to the
protection that schools uniquely provide in the chaos that
characterizes life for refugees and internally displaced persons.
This book is grounded in the personal experiences of children, aid
workers, and national leaders involved in post-conflict resolution.
Experts from many troubled parts of the world consider the scope of
the problem, as well as the tools needed to address the crisis.
Since its independence on January 1, 1956, Sudan has been at war
with itself. Through the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of
2005, the North-South dimension of the conflict was seemingly
resolved by the independence of the South on July 9, 2011. However,
as a result of issues that were not resolved by the CPA, conflicts
within the two countries have reignited conflict between them
because of allegations of support for each other's rebels. In Bound
by Conflict: Dilemmas of the Two Sudans, Francis M. Deng and Daniel
J. Deng critique the tendency to see these conflicts as separate
and to seek isolated solutions for them, when, in fact, they are
closely intertwined. The policy implication is that resolving
conflicts within the two Sudans is critical to the prospects of
achieving peace, security, and stability between them, with the
potential of moving them to some form of meaningful association.
Natural and human-made disasters are increasing around the world.
Hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, and
resultant famine, floods, and armed conflicts are constant
reminders of the frailty of our human race. Global warming may
cause whole island states to be submerged as the oceans rise. In
the past these acute and recurring crises have been met by the
international community responding to UN and media appeals. The
economic collapse of nations is now a reality; some of those most
affected had been traditional, generous donors to disaster relief
operations. It is unlikely-probably impossible-that they will be
able to continue to contribute overseas when their own domestic
needs are unmet.
A recent New York Times front page report suggested that one of the
few domestic issues to have bipartisan support was to cut the
foreign aid budget. This book analyzes the global economic forecast
and the United Nations pattern of philanthropy, provides a case
study of how one nation with a tradition of giving will cope in the
face of a marked reduction in flexible funds, and then provides
thoughtful chapters on new approaches to disaster preparedness and
disaster response. Among the contributors are the Director of
UNESCO, the UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Assistance,
the Secretary General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk
Reduction, and fresh suggestions from three well-known global
entrepreneurs.
All royalties from this book go to the training of humanitarian
workers.
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