The Advancement of Common Humanity
Author | : Marcus Johnson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2009-09-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781441556301 |
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Author | : Marcus Johnson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2009-09-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781441556301 |
Author | : Garth J. Hallett |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2015-06-19 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0761865624 |
Humanity now stands at a crossroads between a world of unimaginable wonders and one of unprecedented terrors. The choices we make now will determine not only the shape of our future, but whether there will be, for us as a species, a future at all. But, if we are at such a crossroads, are we even properly aware of it? Governed by instincts rooted in the past, are we prepared to see what we need to see, to do what we need to do? As technology evolves, so must we; but how and in what direction? Are we unavoidably fated to trade liberty for security in ridding the world of terror and war? Humanity at the Crossroads attempts to answer all of these critical questions, while opening the dialogue for further debate. It arrives, in the process, at the startling conclusion that the very technology which threatens to destroy us, not merely its more favorable offshoots, is itself the catalyst for that better world we may yet hope to inhabit.
Author | : Niobe Way |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 522 |
Release | : 2020-01-07 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1479867101 |
Uncovers the roots and consequences of and offers solutions to the widespread alienation and disconnection that beset modern society Since the beginning of the 21st century, people have become increasingly disconnected from themselves, each other, and the world around them. A “crisis of connection” stemming from growing alienation, social isolation, and fragmentation characterizes modern society. The signs of this crisis of connection are everywhere, from decreasing levels of empathy and trust, to burgeoning cases of suicide, depression and loneliness. The astronomical rise in inequality around the world has contributed to the critical nature of this moment. To delve into the heart of the crisis, leading researchers and practitioners draw from the science of human connection to tell a five-part story about its roots, consequences, and solutions. In doing so, they reveal how we, in modern society, have been captive to a false story about who we are as human. This false narrative that takes individualism as a universal truth, has contributed to many of the problems that we currently face. The new story now emerging from across the human sciences underscores our social and emotional capacities and needs. The science also reveals the ways in which the privileging of the self over relationships and of individual success over the common good as well as the perpetuation of dehumanizing stereotypes have led to a crisis of connection that is now widespread. Finally, the practitioners in the volume present concrete solutions that show ways we can create a more just and humane world. In a time of social distancing and enforced isolation, it is more important than ever to find ways to bridge the gaps among individuals and communities. The Crisis of Connection illuminates concrete pathways to enhancing our awareness of our common humanity, and offers important steps to coming together in unity, even across distances.
Author | : Diana T. Meyers |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 0199930406 |
Victim's Stories and the Advancement of Human Rights addresses questions suggested by the worldwide persistence of human rights abuse and the prevalence of appeals to victims' stories in human rights campaigns, truth commissions, and international criminal tribunals. The book mobilizes philosophical theory to illuminate victims' stories and appeals to victims' stories to enrich the philosophy of human rights.
Author | : Emanuel Adler |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 395 |
Release | : 2019-03-07 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 110841995X |
"We usually identify international orders with stability and established arrangements of units and institutionalization"--
Author | : David P. Forsythe |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2021-01-29 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1789905915 |
David P. Forsythe presents a compelling introduction to international human rights in a political context. He stresses the difficulties of interjecting human rights into foreign policy and international politics, while recognising the considerable progress that has been made over time. Focusing on international organizations, states, corporations, and private advocacy groups, Forsythe addresses key themes including war, migration, climate change, and slavery.
Author | : Marcus Johnson |
Publisher | : Trafford Publishing |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : 2011-02-14 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1426950616 |
While reading this book, you will come across the word individual an awful lot. The clear objective of this book is to inspire people to look at themselves as individuals as it pertains to making the world a stronger, and prosperous place for future generations. I emphasize the importance of individual responsibility, hard work, self-determination, and personal integrity. In this book, I thoroughly advocate the significance in young adults to receive a world-class education. I emphasize the need for individuals to exemplify the Judeo-Christian principles upon which the United States was founded; free enterprise, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. As we continue to wake up every morning in a broken society, we should not continue to ignore the perils of it. In this book, you will learn the tools in making our society better, you will learn of the importance in receiving an education, and you will obtain a set of core values and principles in which to live by. Also, I would like for you to take what you have learned from this book and pass it onto the others, pressing the significance in advancing a prosperous world.
Author | : Kwame Gyekye |
Publisher | : CRVP |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781565181939 |
Author | : Sonia Sikka |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2011-04-21 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1139497383 |
Herder is often criticized for having embraced cultural relativism, but there has been little philosophical discussion of what he actually wrote about the nature of the human species and its differentiation through culture. This book focuses on Herder's idea of culture, seeking to situate his social and political theses within the context of his anthropology, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, theory of language and philosophy of history. It argues for a view of Herder as a qualified relativist, who combined the conception of a common human nature with a belief in the importance of culture in developing and shaping that nature. Especially highlighted are Herder's understanding of the relativity of virtue and happiness, and his belief in the impossibility of constructing a single best society. The book will appeal to a wide range of readers interested both in Herder and in Enlightenment culture more generally.
Author | : Lisa Ann Richey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2016-03-17 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1317620232 |
This collection brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars exploring how development financing and interventions are being shaped by a wider and more complex platform of actors than usually considered in the existing literature. The contributors also trace a changing set of key relations and alliances in development – those between business and consumers; NGOs and celebrities; philanthropic organizations and the state; diaspora groups and transnational advocacy networks; ruling elites and productive capitalists; and between ‘new donors’ and developing country governments. Despite the diversity of these actors and alliances, several commonalities arise: they are often based on hybrid transnationalism and diffuse notions of development responsibility; rather than being new per se, they are newly being studied as engaging in practices that are now coming to be understood as ‘development’; and they are limited in their ability to act as agents of development by their lack of accountability or pro-poor commitment. The articles in this collection point to images and representations as increasingly important in development ‘branding’ and suggest fruitful new ground for critical development studies. This book was originally published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly.