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Kant's Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science is one of the most difficult but also most important of Kant's works. Published in 1786 between the first (1781) and second (1787) editions of the Critique of Pure Reason, the Metaphysical Foundations occupies a central place in the development of Kant's philosophy, but has so far attracted relatively little attention compared with other works of Kant's critical period. Michael Friedman's book...

Excerpt from American Problems of Reconstruction: A National Symposium on the Economic and Financial Aspects United States Free Port vs. Bonded Warehouse Disadvantages of Bonded Warehouses The Free Port Warehouse Free Port District for Industries Difficulties of Drawback System Free Port and Better Handling of Ships. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbook...

Excerpt from Labor and Reconstruction in Europe The modern struggle for Democracy began with the demand of the nobles for the right to share with the king the privileges and responsibilities of government. That was followed by the middle or commercial classes insisting upon the same privilege. Later the workers demanded a voice in the affairs of state. By the middle of last century the people of the United States had achieved almost universal...

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Excerpt from America and the New Era: A Symposium on Social ReconstructionIn¿uence of parental care Intelligent discipline in institutions Utilization of prisoners as soldiers Prisoners in useful occupations Other lessons.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-a...

Beginning with a confrontation in 1929 in Switzerland, Michael Friedman examines how the work of three pivotal philosophers evolved and intertwined over several years, ultimately giving rise to two very different schools of thought -- analytic philosophy and continental. The author explores the clashes that set them apart as they developed their own radical new ideas.

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The volume addresses the philosophical, epistemological and interdisciplinary aspects of the link between psychoanalysis and topology. Looking at the historical developments of psychoanalytic theory, one can hardly overlook the significant presence of architectonic and geometrical references that traverse Freud's writings. Lacan's return to Freud made a decisive step in taking these metaphors seriously and engaged with the mathematical corresp...

This book, explores the conceptual foundations of Einstein's theory of relativity: the fascinating, yet tangled, web of philosophical, mathematical, and physical ideas that is the source of the theory's enduring philosophical interest.Originally published in 1983.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University P...

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This book introduces a new approach to the issue of radical scientific revolutions, or "paradigm-shifts, " given prominence in the work of Thomas Kuhn. The book articulates a dynamical and historicized version of the conception of scientific a priori principles first developed by the philosopher Immanuel Kant. This approach defends the Enlightenment ideal of scientific objectivity and universality while simultaneously doing justice to the revo...

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This performance-oriented study proposes the dramatic sub genre 'comedies of forgiveness' to describe four Shakespeare plays that have been traditionally been staged as if they were romantic comedies. The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Much Ado About Nothing, All's Well that Ends Well, and Measure for Measure all feature young heroes who behave badly, apologize weakly, yet quickly earn the complete forgiveness of their societies. This book suggests ...

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Further comic adventures for the crew of the Enterprise-D. Rare interviews with cast members of the TV show are also included, making this a great one for collectors.

Continuing the mission he began in "Unification, " Starfleet Ambassador Spock endeavors to impart the logic of the Vulcan way to a small band of Romulans eager to unite the Romulan Empire and the planet Vulcan. But unbeknownst to them, a Romulan spy has joined the ranks disguised as a Unification sympathizer. Deceived by this traitor, Spock and his students are taken hostage.Fearful that Spock's knowledge of Federation security will fall into ...

Long before Captain Jean-Luc Picard took command of the legendary "Starship Enterprise, (TM)" he fell deeply and hopelessly in love with Doctor Beverly Crusher. Though, for one reason or another, Picard never acted on his feelings, he found a measure of contentment as Beverly's close friend, colleague, and daily breakfast partner.But when Doctor Crusher leaves her position on the "Enterprise" to become the chief medical officer of Starfleet, t...

Updated with sixteen new pages of quips, remarks and exchanges from the creators of overheardinnewyork.com. The streets of New York are full of characters who don't mince words-or care who hears them. This collection presents some of the most outlandish real life conversations overheard on the sidewalk, in the subway, and at the next table. It's the Big Apple peeled, a hysterically unvarnished portrait of the city that never sleeps-and often n...

What tupe of Buddhism would cause over 10, 000, 000 Japanese families to begin practicing in only 60 years since World War II? That's an average of over 456 people each day! Not very well understood in America, its growth has been unprecedented in world religious history. Discover through the trials and tribulations of living the single life in New York City, how a young man discovered his own understanding of true happiness through this seemi...