Edited by Alan S. Rosenbaum
"The Philosophy of Human Rights," edited by Alan S. Rosenbaum, delves into the complex moral and ethical foundations of human rights. This comprehensive collection of essays examines the philosophical underpinnings of human rights, offering diverse perspectives on the fundamental principles that guide our understanding of individual liberties and social justice."
Greenwood Press, 1980, 272 pages
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BY LESLIE SHEPARD
Dostoyevsky's Notes From The Underground, published in 1864, is a seminal work in existentialist literature. The novella delves into the psyche of an unnamed narrator, a bitter and isolated former civil servant living in St. Petersburg. Through his disjointed and rambling narrative, the protagonist explores themes of alienation, free will, and the nature of rationality. With its deep psychological insights and existential ponderings, Notes From The Underground remains a profound and thought-provoking read that continues to resonate with readers today.
NY. Monash Press. 1965. 93p.
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By John D. Simons.
Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment offers a gripping exploration of the psychological complexities of a young man named Rodion Raskolnikov, who rationalizes a brutal murder in pursuit of his own twisted sense of justice. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century St. Petersburg, the novel delves into themes of morality, guilt, and redemption, inviting readers to contemplate the fine line between good and evil. As Raskolnikov navigates the consequences of his crime and grapples with his conscience, Dostoyevsky weaves a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is timeless.
NY. Monarch. 1976. 105p.
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FROM THE PROLOGUE: “ Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. These passions, like great winds, have blown me hither and thither, in a wayward course, over a deep ocean of anguish, reaching to the very verge of despair. I have sought love, first, because it brings ecstasy ecstasy so great that I would often have sacrificed all the rest of life for a few hours of this joy. I have sought it, next, because it relieves loneliness--that ter- rible loneliness in which one shivering consciousness looks over the rim of the world into the cold unfathomable lifeless abyss. I have sought it, finally, because ni the union of love I have seen, in a mystic miniature, the prefiguring vision of the heaven that saints and poets have imagined. This is what I sought, and though it might seem too good for human life, this is what--at last I- have found. With equal passion I have sought knowledge…”
London. George Allen And Unwin Ltd. 1967. 240p.
By Murray Gell-Mann
From the Preface: “…The book is divided into four parts. At the beginningof the first part, I describe some personal experiences that led me to write it. Taking long walks in tropical forests, studying birds, and planning nature conservation activities, I became excited by the idea of sharing with readers my growing awareness of the links between the fundamental laws of physics and the world we see around us. All my life I have loved exploring the realm of living things, but my professional life has been devoted mostly to research on the fundamental laws. These laws underlie all of science (in a sense that is discussed in this book) but often seem far removed from most experience, including a great deal of experience in the other sciences. Reflecting on questions of simplicity and complexity, we perceive connections that help to link together all the phenomena of nature, from the simplest to the most complex…”
London. Little, Brown and Company. 1994. 386p. CONTAINS MARK-UP
Translated from Russian by Bernard Isaacs.
he book was first published in English in 1966, and Isaacs' translation has been praised for its clarity and accuracy in capturing the essence of Makarenko's ideas and philosophy.
Isaacs was a respected translator of Russian literature and philosophy, and he worked closely with Sukhomlinsky to ensure that the English version of the book remained faithful to the original Russian text. His translation has been widely read and studied by scholars and educators around the world, and has played an important role in introducing Makarenko's ideas and methods to a wider audience.
Foreign Languages Publishing House. ND. 282p.
By Anthony Trollope
A spirited defense by bright and friendly story-teller Anthony Trollope, of Cicero up to the peak of his career and during the dying days of the Roman Republic. Whose side was he on? Trollope was certainly on Cicero’s. But Cicero?
Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. NY. Harper. 1881. 330p.
