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Both the work and the life of Leo S. Klejn, Russia's foremost
archaeological theorist, remain generally unrecognized by Western
scholars. Until now. In this biography and summary of his work,
Stephen Leach outlines Klejn's wide-ranging theoretical
contributions on the place and nature of archaeology. The book
details-Klejn's diverse work on ethnogenesis, migration, Homeric
studies, pagan Slavic religion, homosexuality, and the history of
archaeology;-his life challenges as a Russian Jewish scholar,
jailed for homosexuality by the KGB and for his challenges to
Marxist dogma;-his key contributions to theoretical archaeology
and, in particular, Klejn's comparisons between archaeologists and
forensic scientists.
Both the work and the life of Leo S. Klejn, Russia's foremost
archaeological theorist, remain generally unrecognized by Western
scholars. Until now. In this biography and summary of his work,
Stephen Leach outlines Klejn's wide-ranging theoretical
contributions on the place and nature of archaeology. The book
details-Klejn's diverse work on ethnogenesis, migration, Homeric
studies, pagan Slavic religion, homosexuality, and the history of
archaeology;-his life challenges as a Russian Jewish scholar,
jailed for homosexuality by the KGB and for his challenges to
Marxist dogma;-his key contributions to theoretical archaeology
and, in particular, Klejn's comparisons between archaeologists and
forensic scientists.
Consciousness and the Great Philosophers addresses the question of
how the great philosophers of the past might have reacted to the
contemporary problem of consciousness. Each of the thirty-two
chapters within this edited collection focuses on a major
philosophical figure from the history of philosophy, from Anscombe
to Xuanzang, and imaginatively engages with the problem from their
perspective. Written by leading experts in the field, this exciting
and engaging book explores the relevance of the history of
philosophy to contemporary debates and therefore is essential
reading for students and scholars studying the history of
philosophy, contemporary philosophy of mind and consciousness, or
both.
The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers reveals how great
philosophers of the past sought to answer the question of the
meaning of life. This edited collection includes thirty-five
chapters which each focus on a major philosophical figure, from
Confucius to Rorty, and that imaginatively engage with the topic
from their perspective. This volume also contains a Postscript on
the historical origins and original significance of the phrase 'the
meaning of life'. Written by leading experts in the field, such as
A.C. Grayling, Thaddeus Metz and John Cottingham, this unique and
engaging book explores the relevance of the history of philosophy
to contemporary debates. It will prove essential reading for
students and scholars studying the history of philosophy,
philosophy of religion, ethics, metaphysics or comparative
philosophy.
Consciousness and the Great Philosophers addresses the question of
how the great philosophers of the past might have reacted to the
contemporary problem of consciousness. Each of the thirty-two
chapters within this edited collection focuses on a major
philosophical figure from the history of philosophy, from Anscombe
to Xuanzang, and imaginatively engages with the problem from their
perspective. Written by leading experts in the field, this exciting
and engaging book explores the relevance of the history of
philosophy to contemporary debates and therefore is essential
reading for students and scholars studying the history of
philosophy, contemporary philosophy of mind and consciousness, or
both.
The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers reveals how great
philosophers of the past sought to answer the question of the
meaning of life. This edited collection includes thirty-five
chapters which each focus on a major philosophical figure, from
Confucius to Rorty, and that imaginatively engage with the topic
from their perspective. This volume also contains a Postscript on
the historical origins and original significance of the phrase 'the
meaning of life'. Written by leading experts in the field, such as
A.C. Grayling, Thaddeus Metz and John Cottingham, this unique and
engaging book explores the relevance of the history of philosophy
to contemporary debates. It will prove essential reading for
students and scholars studying the history of philosophy,
philosophy of religion, ethics, metaphysics or comparative
philosophy.
This book discusses Collingwood's conception of the role and
character of philosophical analysis. It explores questions, such
as, is there anything distinctive about the activity of
philosophizing? If so, what distinguishes philosophy from other
forms of inquiry? What is the relation between philosophy and
science and between philosophy and history? For much of the
twentieth century, philosophers philosophized with little
self-awareness; Collingwood was exceptional in the attention he
paid to the activity of philosophizing. This book will be of
interest both to those who are interested in Collingwood's
philosophy and, more generally, to all who are interested in the
question 'what is philosophy?'
The Local Government Act 2000 has transformed the way in which
local politics operates within local authorities. Local councillors
have had to adjust to the introduction of elected mayors, cabinet
government and scrutiny committees, and cope with a range of other
new initiatives. This book is a unique attempt to provide a
coherent analysis of the impact of these changes on the world of
local politics. The book provides a comprehensive review of the
operation of politics in local government, including the impact of
national and local political parties on the behaviour of party
groups in local authorities, the way party groups interact with
each other, the changing role of local political leadership and the
relationship of local politicians with senior council officers. The
changing role of local politics in Britain Is essential reading for
undergraduate and postgraduate students and their teachers on local
government, politics, public policy and public administration
courses, as well as officers in local authorities who wish to gain
a deeper understanding of the political environment in which they
work.
R. G. Collingwood is an important 20th-century historian,
archaeologist and philosopher whose works are the subject of
continued interest, analysis and study. There is an unquestionable
need to support this research activity with the provision of a
reference guide which is fully up-to-date, informed and
authoritative. The Companion therefore lists all primary and
secondary material relevant to the study of Collingwood in all his
fields of expertise - historical theory, philosophy and
archaeology. It also provides a guide to archive material relevant
to his life, together with sources and locations. The resulting
volume is an essential companion to the understanding of the life
and thought of R. G. Collingwood.
This book provides an exposition and critical examination of
Collingwood's philosophy of history, in which Collingwood's views
are read in the light of his metaphilosophy. Collingwood's
philosophy of history is also located in relation to recent and
current philosophy. Although the author argues that Collingwood's
conception of the subject matter of history may be overly
restrictive, he is generally sympathetic to the aims and methods of
Collingwood's project. Indeed, the author hopes to demonstrate that
these aims and methods are still of great value.
R G Collingwood is an important twentieth century historian,
archaeologist and philosopher whose works are the subject of
continued interest, analysis and study. There is an unquestionable
need to support this research activity with the provision of a
reference guide which is fully up-to-date, informed and
authoritative. The Companion will therefore list all primary and
secondary material relevant to the study of Collingwood in all his
fields of expertise - historical theory, philosophy and
archaeology. It will also provide a guide to archive material
relevant to his life, together with sources and locations. The
resulting volume will provide an essential companion to the
understanding of the life and thought of R G Collingwood.
This volume presents a selection of the philosophical essays which
Richard Rorty wrote during the first decade of his career, and
complements four previous volumes of his papers published by
Cambridge University Press. In this long neglected body of work,
which many leading philosophers still consider to be his best,
Rorty develops his views on the nature and scope of philosophy in a
manner which supplements and elucidates his definitive statement on
these matters in Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature. He also
develops his groundbreaking version of eliminative materialism, a
label first coined to describe his position, and sets out original
views on various central topics in the philosophy of language,
concerning private language, indeterminacy, and verificationalism.
A substantial introduction examines Rorty's philosophical
development from 1961 to 1972. The volume completes our
understanding of Rorty's intellectual trajectory and offers lucid
statements of positions which retain their relevance to current
debates.
This volume presents a selection of the philosophical essays which
Richard Rorty wrote during the first decade of his career, and
complements four previous volumes of his papers published by
Cambridge University Press. In this long neglected body of work,
which many leading philosophers still consider to be his best,
Rorty develops his views on the nature and scope of philosophy in a
manner which supplements and elucidates his definitive statement on
these matters in Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature. He also
develops his groundbreaking version of eliminative materialism, a
label first coined to describe his position, and sets out original
views on various central topics in the philosophy of language,
concerning private language, indeterminacy, and verificationalism.
A substantial introduction examines Rorty's philosophical
development from 1961 to 1972. The volume completes our
understanding of Rorty's intellectual trajectory and offers lucid
statements of positions which retain their relevance to current
debates.
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