The Lesson Of This Century
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Author |
: Karl Popper |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 124 |
Release |
: 2018-10-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781317854357 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1317854357 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Lesson of this Century by : Karl Popper
In The Lesson of this Century Popper's purpose is to warn us against the increasing violence and egoism of our society. What solutions can we offer to the problems of the environment, demography and corruption? How can we prevent the violence our society engenders? How can we preserve our democratic system while at the same time paving the way for global peace? Popper believes that the philosopher has a duty to intervene in politics and he utters a clear call to all of us to recognise our responsibilities. He reminds us that it is our actions which will create the world of tomorrow. The interviews in this volume were originally given to the Italian journalist Giancarlo Bosetti. The volume also includes the transcript of an interview about the moral dangers of television not previously available in English.
Author |
: Karl Popper |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 116 |
Release |
: 2013-04-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781135861476 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1135861471 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Lesson of this Century by : Karl Popper
One of the century's greatest and most influential thinkers, Karl Popper reminds us that we must recognize our responsibilities in preserving the democratic system we enjoy: it is our actions which will create the world of tomorrow. In these interviews with journalist Giancarlo Bosetti, Karl Popper ranges widely over contemporary political and social issues. He reflects on many topics, from the decline of the Soviet Union and the danger of a Third World War, to our obligations to children and the potentially harmful influence of television. He warns us that the increasing violence and egotism of our society, if unchecked, will imperil our civilisation. The volume also contains two talks on the theory of democracy, arguing that democracy has never been the rule of the people (nor can or should it be), but only the best method we know for preventing tyranny.
Author |
: Yuval Noah Harari |
Publisher |
: Random House |
Total Pages |
: 400 |
Release |
: 2019-01-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780593132814 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0593132815 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by : Yuval Noah Harari
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today’s most pressing issues. “Fascinating . . . a crucial global conversation about how to take on the problems of the twenty-first century.”—Bill Gates, The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FINANCIAL TIMES AND PAMELA PAUL, KQED How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic of fake news? Are nations and religions still relevant? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into today’s most urgent issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive. In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis? Harari’s unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading. “If there were such a thing as a required instruction manual for politicians and thought leaders, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century would deserve serious consideration. In this collection of provocative essays, Harari . . . tackles a daunting array of issues, endeavoring to answer a persistent question: ‘What is happening in the world today, and what is the deep meaning of these events?’”—BookPage (top pick)
Author |
: Timothy Snyder |
Publisher |
: Crown |
Total Pages |
: 130 |
Release |
: 2017-02-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780804190121 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0804190127 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis On Tyranny by : Timothy Snyder
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “bracing” (Vox) guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism, from “a rising public intellectual unafraid to make bold connections between past and present” (The New York Times) “Timothy Snyder reasons with unparalleled clarity, throwing the past and future into sharp relief. He has written the rare kind of book that can be read in one sitting but will keep you coming back to help regain your bearings.”—Masha Gessen The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience. On Tyranny is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.
Author |
: Mariale M. Hardiman |
Publisher |
: Corwin Press |
Total Pages |
: 257 |
Release |
: 2012-02-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781412991988 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1412991986 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model for 21st-Century Schools by : Mariale M. Hardiman
Compatible with other professional development programs, this model shows how to apply relevant research from educational and cognitive neuroscience to classroom settings through a pedagogical framework. The model's six components are: 1) Establish the emotional connection to learning; 2) Develop the physical learning environment; 3) Design the learning experience; 4) Teach for the mastery of content, skills, and concepts; 5) Teach for the extension and application of knowledge; 6) Evaluate learning. --Book cover.
Author |
: Sir Karl Raimund Popper |
Publisher |
: Psychology Press |
Total Pages |
: 116 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0415129591 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780415129596 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Lesson of this Century by : Sir Karl Raimund Popper
Popper warns us against the increasing violence and egoism of our society, which imperil democracy. Popper believed that the philosopher has a duty to intervene in politics and in The Lesson of This Century he utters a clear call to all of us to recognize our responsibilities. We are asked to find solutions to the problems facing our environment, are called upon to prevent violence engendered by our society, and are encouraged to preserve our democratic system while paving the way for global peace.
Author |
: Clara Lucas BALFOUR |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 408 |
Release |
: 1860 |
ISBN-10 |
: BL:A0026421908 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Working Women of the Last Half Century: the Lesson of Their Lives by : Clara Lucas BALFOUR
Author |
: Deborah Davis |
Publisher |
: Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 256 |
Release |
: 2010-06-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780470893579 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0470893575 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Party of the Century by : Deborah Davis
In 1966, everyone who was anyone wanted an invitation to Truman Capote's "Black and White Dance" in New York, and guests included Frank Sinatra, Norman Mailer, C. Z. Guest, Kennedys, Rockefellers, and more. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the guests, this portrait of revelry at the height of the swirling, swinging sixties is a must for anyone interested in American popular culture and the lifestyles of the rich, famous, and talented.
Author |
: Ken Follett |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 1010 |
Release |
: 2011-08-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101543559 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101543558 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fall of Giants by : Ken Follett
Ken Follett’s magnificent historical epic begins as five interrelated families move through the momentous dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women’s suffrage. A thirteen-year-old Welsh boy enters a man’s world in the mining pits. . . . An American law student rejected in love finds a surprising new career in Woodrow Wilson’s White House. . . . A housekeeper for the aristocratic Fitzherberts takes a fateful step above her station, while Lady Maud Fitzherbert herself crosses deep into forbidden territory when she falls in love with a German spy. . . . And two orphaned Russian brothers embark on radically different paths when their plan to emigrate to America falls afoul of war, conscription, and revolution. From the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty, Fall of Giants takes us into the inextricably entangled fates of five families—and into a century that we thought we knew, but that now will never seem the same again. . . .
Author |
: Philip S. Peek |
Publisher |
: Open Book Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 606 |
Release |
: 2021-10-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781800642577 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1800642571 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ancient Greek I by : Philip S. Peek
In this elementary textbook, Philip S. Peek draws on his twenty-five years of teaching experience to present the ancient Greek language in an imaginative and accessible way that promotes creativity, deep learning, and diversity. The course is built on three pillars: memory, analysis, and logic. Readers memorize the top 250 most frequently occurring ancient Greek words, the essential word endings, the eight parts of speech, and the grammatical concepts they will most frequently encounter when reading authentic ancient texts. Analysis and logic exercises enable the translation and parsing of genuine ancient Greek sentences, with compelling reading selections in English and in Greek offering starting points for contemplation, debate, and reflection. A series of embedded Learning Tips help teachers and students to think in practical and imaginative ways about how they learn. This combination of memory-based learning and concept- and skill-based learning gradually builds the confidence of the reader, teaching them how to learn by guiding them from a familiarity with the basics to proficiency in reading this beautiful language. Ancient Greek I: A 21st-Century Approach is written for high-school and university students, but is an instructive and rewarding text for anyone who wishes to learn ancient Greek.