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An inspiring collection of the great thinker s views on a rapidly changing worldNuclear proliferation, Zionism, and the global economy are just a few of the insightful and surprisingly prescient topics scientist Albert Einstein discusses in this volume of collected essays from between 1931 and 1950. Written with a clear voice and a thoughtful perspective on the effects of science, economics, and politics in daily life, Einstein s writings provide an intriguing view inside the mind of a genius addressing the philosophical challenges presented during the turbulence of the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the dawn of the Cold War.This authorized Philosophical Library ebook features rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the Albert Einstein Archives at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem."

"A short introduction to Black Humanism: its history, its present, and the rich cultural sensibilities that infuse it"--

Nietzsche's essay, Richard Wagner in Bayreuth, appeared in 1876, and his next publication was his present work, which was issued in 1878. A comparison of the books will show that the two years of meditation intervening had brought about a great change in Nietzsche's views, his style of expressing them, and the form in which they were cast. The Dionysian, overflowing with life, gives way to an Apollonian thinker with a touch of pessimism. The long essay form is abandoned, and instead we have a series of aphorisms, some tinged with melancholy, others with satire, several, especially towards the end, with Nietzschian wit at its best, and a few at the beginning so very abstruse as to require careful study." J. M. KENNEDY.

Ars Electronica 2023 is dedicated to the complex questions of truth and the concept of ownership in this digital age. In doing so, the festival navigates the central questions of our time. The focus is on how our perception of "authentic" and "original" is being transformed and whether truth can be owned, and how this relates to digitalization and the rapidly developing performance of artificial intelligence. How can the achievements of a tool that is so much based on the globally collective "raw material" of knowledge and creativity be made accessible to everyone and be harnessed to the benefit of all? This comprehensive volume brings together the works of artists, scientists, developers, designers, entrepreneurs and activists from around the world and delves deep into the themes of the festival, offering insights, perspectives, and thought-provoking content that reflect on the intersection of art, technology, and society.

The Prix Ars Electronica is the world's longest-running media art competition. With the award-winning works of international artists as a trend barometer, it offers an inspiring, current and forward-looking insight into the interface between art, technology and society. 3,176 projects from 98 countries were submitted to the Prix Ars Electronica 2023. The competition included the new category "New Animation Art," which focuses on forward-looking animations at the interface of new visualization techniques and new forms of communication, as well as the categories "Digital Musics & Sound Art," "Artificial Intelligence & Life Art" and "u19 - create your world.

HOW THE DISENCHANTMENT OF EMPIRE LED TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Nicholas of Cusa (1401¿1464), thinker, polymath, and cardinal, had a long-standing interest in Islam. To date, however, no work has satisfactorily dealt with his volatile attitude towards the Islamic faith and the Ottoman Turks. This book revisits Nicholas of Cusäs attitude towards Islam, criticizing previous work that has overlooked Cusäs involvement in preparations for a crusade, and the significance of Cusäs polemical A Scrutiny of the Koran (Cribratio Alkorani) of 1461. The book also addresses the prevailing image of Cusa as a dove of peace and champion of interreligious dialogue, and suggests an alternative and more complex picture which takes account of Cusäs crusading activities and his attitude towards Muslims and Jews.A significant new study, Nicolas of Cusa and Mohammed will appeal to students and scholars interested in the Renaissance, Humanism, church¿state relations, the history of the crusades, and Nicholas of Cusäs life and works."Nathan Ron sets the record straight about Nicholas of Cusa as so-called pioneer of ¿inter-religious dialogue¿ based on a close reading of the irenic Peace of Faith and the polemical Scrutiny of the Koran, together with his role in mounting a crusade for Pope Pius II."¿Gerald Christianson, Professor Emeritus of Church History, United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg; Past President, American Cusanus Society"Nicholas of Cusa often is presented as a champion of interreligious dialogue. This book rightly brings to the fore Cusanus¿ often harsh polemic against Islam and his role in Pius II¿s crusade against the Turks."¿Thomas Izbicki, Humanities librarian emeritus, Rutgers University

¿Es la guerra una acción contraria a la razón? Este libro surgió de la primera jornada de reflexión convocada por el Instituto de Humanidades de la Universidad Panamericana (up), en abril de 2022, para abrir una discusión seria entre profesores y alumnos, tanto de la up como de otras universidades, en torno a la guerra, so pretexto de la invasión rusa a Ucrania.En la primera sección, los autores exploran las causas históricas de la guerra, en clave antropológica y política. Es interesante la aproximación de Saúl y Llovet, quienes posan su mirada en Homero y el pensamiento clásico y, a partir de él, dialogan con la realidad bélica actual. Dicha visión se ve enriquecida por el artículo de Ruiz Velasco, quien se ocupa del tema con base en la reflexión de Álvaro d'Ors.Los trabajos de los profesores Hernández, Fernández y De Haro componen la segunda sección, en la que se intenta responder a la pregunta sobre las justificaciones morales de la guerra desde tres ópticas enriquecedoras: el control estatal que puede detonarse en aras de la preservación de la salud a propósito de la reciente pandemia, las guerras intestinas que han configurado al México moderno desde el siglo xix hasta ahora y la comprensión antropológica de la violencia en general y de la guerra en particular a partir de René Girard.Seguidamente, el libro se ocupa de la guerra desde tres momentos concretos de la historia de la filosofía: estoicismo, la escolástica y la escuela de Frankfurt. El diálogo que Ramos-Umaña, Lecón y Coronado sostienen con los autores de los que se ocupan permitirá una mejor comprensión de la guerra en nuestros días, sin perder de vista una preocupación que no pierde vigencia: ¿es posible la paz?La última sección se aleja un poco más que las anteriores de la coyuntura y aborda el tema de la guerra a partir de la experiencia estética. Literatura y música comparecen ante el conflicto bélico en cuatro capítulos cuya temática gravita en torno a Pedro Páramo, la lectura que Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda hace de Aristóteles, un puntual recorrido musical con base en Platón y una breve exploración de la posibilidad de la belleza en la guerra.Para finalizar el libro tenemos los capítulos de Abraham Martínez y de Teresa Santiago. El primero se sumerge en la estructura antropológica para descubrir si esa facultad a la que los griegos llamaron thymós, cuya función es aliarse a la razón, pero también llamar a la acción, es la responsable de nuestra naturaleza bélica.La pretensión de cada uno de los autores es dialogar. La discusión pública actual tiende al reduccionismo y a soluciones irreconciliables. En el diálogo no se busca vencer a nadie, sino comprender mejor las razones del otro y las propias, y así, juntos, intentar encontrar la verdad. Ante la esterilidad de los dogmas arrojadizos, el diálogo siempre es fértil. Así que animamos al lector a dialogar con cada uno de los autores que ofrecen aquí novedosas aportaciones, puntuales y polémicas, sobre el significado de la guerra y su sentido y a participar en la búsqueda de una respuesta a si estamos condenados a guerrear perpetuamente para buscar la paz.