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Hatcher situates the theology and moral vision set forth in discourses in 1839 by Hindu elite, gathered in Calcutta to propagate their faith in a non-idolatrous and morally responsible mode of worship, against the backdrop of change in colonial Calcutta, that had an influence on religious and intellectual life in nineteenth-century onwards....

Carl G. Hempel exerted greater influence upon philosophers of science than any other figure during the 20th century. In this far-reaching collection, distinguished philosophers contribute valuable studies that illuminate and clarify the central problems to which Hempel was devoted. The essays enhance our understanding of the development of logical...

New AgendasAfrican Athena examines the history of intellectuals and literary writers who        contested the white, dominant Euro-American constructions of the classical past and        its influence on the present....

Known as the 'Great Dissenter,' Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. wrote some of the most eloquent opinions in the history of the United States Supreme Court. A brilliant legal mind who served on the high court into his nineties, Holmes was responsible for some of the most important judicial opinions of the twentieth century. Now, in this superb short...

Positive psychology exploded into public consciousness 10 years ago and has captured attention around the world ever since. In this book, experts from diverse fields address the question of whether the movement is fulfilling its promise. Join authors like Csikszentmihalyi, Simonton, Emmons, and Fredrickson in charting a bold new course for the...

The Changing LandscapeIn both Europe and America, the landscape of social policies has undergone fundamental changes in recent decades, especially in endeavors to develop new welfare arrangements. How does this affect citizenship-at-large as defined by the Marshallian triad of personal, democratic, and social rights?...