Philosophy originates in wonder that generates sensitive thinking, also called 'aesthetic thinking'-an expanded mode of thought that bridges and dissolves contradictions. This book questions the disregard for such thinking in modern society, including the neglect of it in most educational institutions and contemporary research. It describes what it means to think in an aesthetic way when 'aesthetic' is synonymous with 'sensitive' (not 'sensuous'),...

I enjoy reading autobiographies, history, novels, etc., but leisure readers became a novelty for me to pass the time and relax. If you don't want to get into a novel or an autobiography, if you want short reads, this is the book for you. I started this gathering of resources for this book back in the early '90s. My passion for humor, history, patriotism, ethics, morals, wit, wisdom, reality, and knowledge became a goal for me to form topics that...

Today's social and political climate often pits conservative or traditional Christianity against "progressive" Christianity. But what is progressive Christianity? What is a progressive Christian? What is a progressive church? Christianity in Blue answers these questions by drawing from biblical scholarship, Christian history, theology, popular culture, philosophy, and cultural anthropology. Kaden shows how socially liberal values and progressive attitudes...

This Open Access book combines philosophical and historical analysis of various forms of alternatives to mechanism and mechanistic explanation, focusing on the 19th century to the present. It addresses vitalism, organicism and responses to materialism and its relevance to current biological science. In doing so, it promotes dialogue and discussion about the historical and philosophical importance of vitalism and other non-mechanistic conceptions

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"Shares modern biological studies offering evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet. Explores the early practice of astrometeorology, revealing the links between the solar system, weather, and climate over large spans of time. Looks at the history, philosophy, and methodologies of astrology, as well as its potential future applications in medicine and the social sciences"--

"[Niebuhr] is one of my favorite philosophers. I take away [from his works] the compelling idea that there's serious evil in the world, and hardship and pain. And we should be humble and modest in our belief we can eliminate those things. But we shouldn't use that as an excuse for cynicism and inaction. I take away . . . the sense we have to make these efforts knowing they are hard."—President Barack Obama Forged during the tumultuous but triumphant...