The format of this work is somewhat unusual in that before considering Kant's text I first systematically set out his basic views on space, time, judgment, substance, and the world. It is only then, with these views "in hand" so to speak, that I turn to consider the text. A clear understanding of Kant’s views is only one component of an understanding of his text. Having these views already in hand enables me to then focus on the textual structure without having to constantly divert attention to the philosophical issues.
This collection of essays on objectivism sets down Ayn Rand's views on individual rights and challenges listeners on all sides of the political fence to consider their views. Although published in 1961 and aimed at the Cold War world, the essays hold up well and often seem related to today's issues and headlines. Most of Rand's barbs are aimed at liberals, but conservatives also draw fire for faltering in defense of liberties and the Constitution. C.M. Herbert reads with a passion and confidence that seems to personify Rand. One especially well-read passage depicts a hypothetical conversation in which she defends her views to a critic.
England Under the Norman and Angevin Kings, 1075-1225
This lively and far-reaching account of the politics, religion, and culture of England in the century and a half after the Norman Conquest provides a vivid picture of everyday existence, and increases our understanding of all aspects of medieval society. There are colourful details of the everyday life of ordinary men and women, with their views on the past, on sexuality, on animals, on death, the undead, and the occult. The result is a fascinating and comprehensive portrayal of a period which begins with conquest and ends in assimilation.
William Shakespeare, Tragedies - Modern Critical Views
For centuries William Shakespeare's creative genius has challenged even the most highly regarded critics. This volume offers the latest generation's efforts to analyze his work. Examined text include King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Troilus and Cressida, Othello, Coriolanus, Antony and Cleopatra, and Macbeth.
African-American Poets, Volume 1, New Edition - Modern Critical Views
This volume focuses on the principal African-American poets from colonial times to the Harlem Renaissance and the World War II era, paying tribute to a rich heritage that has deeply influenced the nation’s literature. Poets covered in this volume include Phillis Wheatley, author of the first volume of verse published by an African American, and the seminal figures Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, and Jean Toomer.
