This book shows how certain crucial concepts in Kant's aesthetics and practical philosophy - the sublime, enthusiasm, freedom, empirical and intellectual interests, the idea of a republic - fit together and deepen our understanding of Kant's philosophy.
Focusing on eight core themes in contemporary aesthetics, this book explores the intricate evolution of Kant's aesthetic theory. It serves as a valuable resource for advanced students and scholars across various humanities disciplines and the arts, offering deep insights into Kant's influence on modern aesthetic discussions.
Love was a central theme of Ernest Hemingway's major works. By examining the forms and essences of the various kinds of love, Hemingway worked out an explanation and tentative solution to the troubles of the human condition. This book deals with Hemingwy's work.
Since 2006, the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become part of routine primary care practice. This book offers primary care practitioners a clinically based, practical understanding of how to diagnose and manage kidney disease (and what this means for the patient). It also fills the gap between the recent plethora of guidelines, protocols and recommendations on CKD and the questions patients ask in everyday clinical practice. Armed with this deeper understanding, healthcare professionals without specialist training in nephrology will be sufficiently informed to be able to manage renal disease with greater safety, effectiveness and efficiency. The author, Robert Lewis, has been a Consultant Renal Physician at the Wessex Regional Renal and Transplant Service, Portsmouth, UK, for 15 years. He has held executive roles in the major national renal organisations and has extensive practical experience of educating primary care practitioners on CKD. He was a founder member of the CKD Forum, which aims to improve the interface between primary and secondary care in the management of CKD.
Produced in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, The Story of Australia is an accessible, essential history resource for every home How did Australia's earliest human inhabitants reach the island continent? Which discovery ushered in a new era of immigration, prosperity and technological advancement? How did a far-flung colony and military outpost transform into one of the wealthiest and most peaceful nations in the modern world? Dip into the pages to discover these answers and more ... This detailed illustrated history of Australia journeys from the formation of the continent to the growth of a modern, thriving nation. Clear, accessible text offers explanations of key events and the people behind them. From the enduring cultures of Australia's Indigenous people, European exploration and colonisation, and the tragic impacts of two world wars, The Story of Australia concludes with the exciting fast-paced development of the last decades of the 20th century. Produced in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, The Story of Australia draws on the museum's rich collection of objects, photographs and artefacts. Entertaining, colourful and inviting, The Story of Australia is the essential history resource for every home and library.
With a wealth of previously unpublished images, take a nostalgic look back on the railways in and around Hereford.
Containing new translations of Kant's bon mots, quips, and anecdotes, this book affords a different perspective on one of the most influential philosophers of all time.Commonly regarded as one of the most serious philosophers (this is a man who took his daily walk at precisely the same time each day), we in fact know little about the events of Kant's very quiet life. We know he lived in a remote Prussian province, was a lifelong bachelor, and taught the same courses at the same university for over forty years. Yet the 30 jokes and anecdotes collected together here for the first time, reveal a man and a thinker who was deeply interested in how humour, laughter and the art of the story shaped how we think.The Humourous Kant explores a dimension of Kant's writing that has hitherto been almost entirely ignored but which casts his philosophy into a new light. And contains entirely new translations of Kant's bon mots, quips, and anecdotes, supplemented by historical commentary which outlines why these pieces were important to both the man and his work.A Foreword on Kant's theory of humour by philosopher Noël Carroll as well as the editor's Afterword explain Kant's theory of humour and why he was so humorous and provide a fresh way in to the work of this enduringly important thinker.
This collection features over twenty original essays by leading Kant scholars, exploring various aspects of Kant's teachings in relation to his published works. With the ongoing release of Kant's lectures in the Academy edition, there is a growing focus on his lecturing activities. Many of these lectures on metaphysics, logic, ethics, anthropology, theology, and pedagogy have been translated into English, sparking significant studies in multiple languages. The lectures provide a fresh perspective on Kant’s philosophical evolution, clarify points in his published texts, address previously unexamined topics, and offer a richer depiction of the intellectual backdrop. Additionally, they are often more accessible than his published works. This book delves into all facets of Kant's lectures, with some essays analyzing the content of his courses and the influence of textbooks by key figures like Baumgarten, enhancing our understanding of Kant’s thought within its intellectual and historical contexts. The contributors include notable scholars such as Huaping Lu-Adler, Robert Clewis, Paul Guyer, and many others, each bringing unique insights into Kant's philosophy.