Author: Matthew Stuart
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118328795
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
This collection of 28 original essays examines the diverse scope of John Locke’s contributions as a celebrated philosopher, empiricist, and father of modern political theory. Explores the impact of Locke’s thought and writing across a range of fields including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, political theory, education, religion, and economics Delves into the most important Lockean topics, such as innate ideas, perception, natural kinds, free will, natural rights, religious toleration, and political liberalism Identifies the political, philosophical, and religious contexts in which Locke’s views developed, with perspectives from today’s leading philosophers and scholars Offers an unprecedented reference of Locke’s contributions and his continued influence
A Companion to Locke
Author: Matthew Stuart
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118328795
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
This collection of 28 original essays examines the diverse scope of John Locke’s contributions as a celebrated philosopher, empiricist, and father of modern political theory. Explores the impact of Locke’s thought and writing across a range of fields including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, political theory, education, religion, and economics Delves into the most important Lockean topics, such as innate ideas, perception, natural kinds, free will, natural rights, religious toleration, and political liberalism Identifies the political, philosophical, and religious contexts in which Locke’s views developed, with perspectives from today’s leading philosophers and scholars Offers an unprecedented reference of Locke’s contributions and his continued influence
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118328795
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
This collection of 28 original essays examines the diverse scope of John Locke’s contributions as a celebrated philosopher, empiricist, and father of modern political theory. Explores the impact of Locke’s thought and writing across a range of fields including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, political theory, education, religion, and economics Delves into the most important Lockean topics, such as innate ideas, perception, natural kinds, free will, natural rights, religious toleration, and political liberalism Identifies the political, philosophical, and religious contexts in which Locke’s views developed, with perspectives from today’s leading philosophers and scholars Offers an unprecedented reference of Locke’s contributions and his continued influence
Liberty Worth the Name
Author: Gideon Yaffe
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400823986
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive interpretation of John Locke's solution to one of philosophy's most enduring problems: free will and the nature of human agency. Many assume that Locke defines freedom as merely the dependency of conduct on our wills. And much contemporary philosophical literature on free agency regards freedom as a form of self-expression in action. Here, Gideon Yaffe shows us that Locke conceived free agency not just as the freedom to express oneself, but as including also the freedom to transcend oneself and act in accordance with "the good." For Locke, exercising liberty involves making choices guided by what is good, valuable, and important. Thus, Locke's view is part of a tradition that finds freedom in the imitation of God's agency. Locke's free agent is the ideal agent. Yaffe also examines Locke's understanding of volition and voluntary action. For Locke, choices always involve self-consciousness. The kind of self-consciousness to which Locke appeals is intertwined with his conception of personal identity. And it is precisely this connection between the will and personal identity that reveals the special sense in which our voluntary actions can be attributed to us and the special sense in which we are active with respect to them. Deftly written and tightly focused, Liberty Worth the Name will find readers far beyond Locke studies and early modern British philosophy, including scholars interested in free will, action theory, and ethics.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400823986
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive interpretation of John Locke's solution to one of philosophy's most enduring problems: free will and the nature of human agency. Many assume that Locke defines freedom as merely the dependency of conduct on our wills. And much contemporary philosophical literature on free agency regards freedom as a form of self-expression in action. Here, Gideon Yaffe shows us that Locke conceived free agency not just as the freedom to express oneself, but as including also the freedom to transcend oneself and act in accordance with "the good." For Locke, exercising liberty involves making choices guided by what is good, valuable, and important. Thus, Locke's view is part of a tradition that finds freedom in the imitation of God's agency. Locke's free agent is the ideal agent. Yaffe also examines Locke's understanding of volition and voluntary action. For Locke, choices always involve self-consciousness. The kind of self-consciousness to which Locke appeals is intertwined with his conception of personal identity. And it is precisely this connection between the will and personal identity that reveals the special sense in which our voluntary actions can be attributed to us and the special sense in which we are active with respect to them. Deftly written and tightly focused, Liberty Worth the Name will find readers far beyond Locke studies and early modern British philosophy, including scholars interested in free will, action theory, and ethics.
Therapeutic Failures in Psychotherapy
Author: Nicola Gazzola
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000991067
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This book examines therapeutic failures in psychotherapy. Despite the consistent positive outcome findings and psychotherapists’ best intentions in their efforts to help their clients, psychotherapy simply does not work in all cases. In fact, 5-10% of adult clients deteriorate during psychotherapy. Although not exclusively due to treatment failures per se, almost a fifth of clients terminate their therapy prematurely and findings suggest that that between 20 and 30% of clients do not return after the first session with half terminating after just two sessions. Therapeutic failures could include a range of negative therapy outcomes, such as harm, deterioration, client non-response, premature termination, or dropout, as well as process factors, such as negative therapy experiences, impasses, or alliance ruptures. Investigating therapeutic failures holds the key to improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy as well as understanding some of the fundamental conditions that need to be in place for the change mechanisms of psychotherapy to take effect. Although psychotherapy has made many strides over the last few decades to improve research rigour and to promote evidence-based practices, it is a profession that is still growing. By embracing the opportunity to learn from therapeutic failures the profession will continue to refine its practices to better serve clients and to strive toward developing ethical and effective practices. Both comprehensive and accessible, this book will be of great interest to psychotherapists in practice, therapists-in-training, as well as students and professionals in psychology and mental health in general. The chapters in this book were originally published in Counselling Psychology Quarterly.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000991067
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This book examines therapeutic failures in psychotherapy. Despite the consistent positive outcome findings and psychotherapists’ best intentions in their efforts to help their clients, psychotherapy simply does not work in all cases. In fact, 5-10% of adult clients deteriorate during psychotherapy. Although not exclusively due to treatment failures per se, almost a fifth of clients terminate their therapy prematurely and findings suggest that that between 20 and 30% of clients do not return after the first session with half terminating after just two sessions. Therapeutic failures could include a range of negative therapy outcomes, such as harm, deterioration, client non-response, premature termination, or dropout, as well as process factors, such as negative therapy experiences, impasses, or alliance ruptures. Investigating therapeutic failures holds the key to improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy as well as understanding some of the fundamental conditions that need to be in place for the change mechanisms of psychotherapy to take effect. Although psychotherapy has made many strides over the last few decades to improve research rigour and to promote evidence-based practices, it is a profession that is still growing. By embracing the opportunity to learn from therapeutic failures the profession will continue to refine its practices to better serve clients and to strive toward developing ethical and effective practices. Both comprehensive and accessible, this book will be of great interest to psychotherapists in practice, therapists-in-training, as well as students and professionals in psychology and mental health in general. The chapters in this book were originally published in Counselling Psychology Quarterly.
Dexter in the Dark
Author: Jeff Lindsay
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN: 0307455734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In his work as a Miami crime scene investigator, Dexter Morgan is accustomed to seeing evil deeds—particularly because, on occasion, he commits them himself. Dexter's happy existence is turned upside down when he is called to an unusually disturbing crime scene at the university campus. • The Killer Character That Inspired the Hit Showtime Series Dexter Dexter's Dark Passenger—mastermind of his homicidal prowess—immediately senses something chillingly recognizable and goes into hiding. Dexter is alone for the first time in his life, and he realizes he's being hunted by a truly sinister adversary. Meanwhile he's planning a wedding and trying to learn how to be a stepfather to his fiancé's two kids—who might just have dark tendencies themselves. Macabre, ironic, and wonderfully entertaining, Dexter in the Dark goes deeper into the psyche of one of the freshest protagonists in fiction.
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN: 0307455734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In his work as a Miami crime scene investigator, Dexter Morgan is accustomed to seeing evil deeds—particularly because, on occasion, he commits them himself. Dexter's happy existence is turned upside down when he is called to an unusually disturbing crime scene at the university campus. • The Killer Character That Inspired the Hit Showtime Series Dexter Dexter's Dark Passenger—mastermind of his homicidal prowess—immediately senses something chillingly recognizable and goes into hiding. Dexter is alone for the first time in his life, and he realizes he's being hunted by a truly sinister adversary. Meanwhile he's planning a wedding and trying to learn how to be a stepfather to his fiancé's two kids—who might just have dark tendencies themselves. Macabre, ironic, and wonderfully entertaining, Dexter in the Dark goes deeper into the psyche of one of the freshest protagonists in fiction.
The Sociology of Teaching
Author: Willard Waller
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
In this classic work, Willard Waller examines the complex social dynamics of the classroom and the role of the teacher in shaping these interactions. Drawing on his extensive experience as an educator and sociologist, Waller provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of teaching, as well as the broader social and cultural factors that influence education. *The Sociology of Teaching* remains a seminal text in the field of educational sociology, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of the teaching profession and its place in society.
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
In this classic work, Willard Waller examines the complex social dynamics of the classroom and the role of the teacher in shaping these interactions. Drawing on his extensive experience as an educator and sociologist, Waller provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of teaching, as well as the broader social and cultural factors that influence education. *The Sociology of Teaching* remains a seminal text in the field of educational sociology, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of the teaching profession and its place in society.
In Pursuit of Truth
Author: Greg Grandchamp
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973663457
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Imagine you knew the truth. The absolute truth. It could change your life. When we are armed with the truth, we see things more clearly. We are in better position to reach our own conclusions instead of simply accepting the noise that invades our hearts and minds. Christianity today is often viewed by others as judgmental, hypocritical, and condemnatory. Too often people are turned off by what they see as a religion bound by the rules and regulations that seem to dominate the Christian landscape. In Pursuit of Truth dispels these false assumptions and shows that true Christianity is nothing more—and nothing less—than a relationship with Jesus Christ. What were the claims of Jesus? What did he teach? What do Christians really believe? Why do I need him in my life, anyway? Whatever your question, In Pursuit of Truth helps you find the answer—especially to one of the most important questions of all, Who is Jesus Christ?
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973663457
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Imagine you knew the truth. The absolute truth. It could change your life. When we are armed with the truth, we see things more clearly. We are in better position to reach our own conclusions instead of simply accepting the noise that invades our hearts and minds. Christianity today is often viewed by others as judgmental, hypocritical, and condemnatory. Too often people are turned off by what they see as a religion bound by the rules and regulations that seem to dominate the Christian landscape. In Pursuit of Truth dispels these false assumptions and shows that true Christianity is nothing more—and nothing less—than a relationship with Jesus Christ. What were the claims of Jesus? What did he teach? What do Christians really believe? Why do I need him in my life, anyway? Whatever your question, In Pursuit of Truth helps you find the answer—especially to one of the most important questions of all, Who is Jesus Christ?
How to Pray
Author: John Pritchard
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281063249
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Whether you are just starting out in your prayer life or want to deepen and refresh it, this practical handbook will be a constant source of ideas and inspiration. Many of us are aware of our spiritual nature, and we have a real desire and need to talk to God. Prayer, however, seems a difficult thing to do. While talking to our friends comes easily, we often think that talking to God does not. In How to Pray, John Pritchard takes us on a journey into prayer. He begins by showing us how to see the divine in everyday life and how to slow down enough to hear God.
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281063249
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Whether you are just starting out in your prayer life or want to deepen and refresh it, this practical handbook will be a constant source of ideas and inspiration. Many of us are aware of our spiritual nature, and we have a real desire and need to talk to God. Prayer, however, seems a difficult thing to do. While talking to our friends comes easily, we often think that talking to God does not. In How to Pray, John Pritchard takes us on a journey into prayer. He begins by showing us how to see the divine in everyday life and how to slow down enough to hear God.
J. Hillis Miller and the Possibilities of Reading
Author: Eamonn Dunne
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441194053
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
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Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441194053
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
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Romancing Jane Austen
Author: A. Tauchert
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230599699
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
We celebrate Jane Austen as the mother of the English realist novel, but have you ever wondered why she insists on giving her mature heroines the 'perfect happiness' that can only be realized in the romance? Romancing Jane Austen asks the reader to consider Austen's happy endings as a 'prophetic' rather than merely 'illusory' answer to the contradiction that feminine subjectivity represents for history. A happy ending for the feminine subject? But that would be against all the empirical odds...
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230599699
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
We celebrate Jane Austen as the mother of the English realist novel, but have you ever wondered why she insists on giving her mature heroines the 'perfect happiness' that can only be realized in the romance? Romancing Jane Austen asks the reader to consider Austen's happy endings as a 'prophetic' rather than merely 'illusory' answer to the contradiction that feminine subjectivity represents for history. A happy ending for the feminine subject? But that would be against all the empirical odds...
One Hundred and Thirty-Three
Author: Malcolm D. Mather
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 1662943776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Despite her flaws, Roshaunda Jones is a respected and confident Detroit police officer. She trusts her intuition and intelligence in life-or-death situations, but she continues to struggle in her personal life. While on special assignment in London, she teams up with Police Constable George Nelson, an uncomplicated yet mysterious gentleman. As their relationship develops, Roshaunda and George attempt to pinpoint the vicious serial murderer behind a swath of gruesome and puzzling crime scenes. Follow along in author Malcolm D. Mathers’s debut novel, One Hundred and Thirty-Three, as the duo’s feelings for each other complicate their lives in ways neither could imagine, and they close in on the elusive killer!
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 1662943776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Despite her flaws, Roshaunda Jones is a respected and confident Detroit police officer. She trusts her intuition and intelligence in life-or-death situations, but she continues to struggle in her personal life. While on special assignment in London, she teams up with Police Constable George Nelson, an uncomplicated yet mysterious gentleman. As their relationship develops, Roshaunda and George attempt to pinpoint the vicious serial murderer behind a swath of gruesome and puzzling crime scenes. Follow along in author Malcolm D. Mathers’s debut novel, One Hundred and Thirty-Three, as the duo’s feelings for each other complicate their lives in ways neither could imagine, and they close in on the elusive killer!