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This book examines a fundamental problem in Aristotle’s Posterior Analytics: what is the role of syllogistic logic in the theory of demonstrative knowledge? The answer to this question is sought in Aristotle’s metaphysical theory and his conception of substance. This interpretation challenges the traditional interpretation that approaches Aristotle’s theory of demonstration from the standpoint of scientific practice. It is argued, in this book...

The informal tone of these ten lectures by Roberto Harari reflects their original character as classes held at El Centro de Extension Psicoanalitica del Centro Cultural General, San Martin Buenos Aires. Destined for a wider audience than just the psychoanalytical camp, Harari's work presents the Lacanian endeavor without presupposition of specialized knowledge—and yet without conceding intellectual subtlety.Harari provides an introductory disp...

This is a study of autobiographical writings of Renaissance soldiers. It outlines the ways in which they reflect Renaissance cultural, political and historical consciousness, with a particular focus on conceptions of war, history, selfhood and identity. A vivid picture of Renaissance military life and military mentality emerges, which sheds light on the attitude of Renaissance soldiers both towards contemporary historical developments such as ...

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Dai contributi qui raccolti si ricava ripetutamente l'impressione che l'immagine figurata avesse, nel mondo italico precedente l'ellenismo, uno statuto diverso rispetto al mondo greco. Il che sembra costituire, per gli studiosi delle generazioni emergenti, un particolare stimolo a intraprenderne la lettura. La tendenza a considerare le immagini etrusche solo come riflessi più o meno fedeli di creazioni greche pare comunque ormai superata. E ne...

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Il racconto visivo completo di uno dei più grandi intellettuali italiani. Con oltre 1000 illustrazioni tra manoscritti, foto, disegni, testi e documenti inediti.

The key to success in any setting lies in knowing how to be an effective leader. The Powell Principles outlines the decision-making habits, success strategies, and leadership philosophies of Secretary of State Colin Powell, and provides fascinating examples of how Powell has used them to overcome numerous obstacles in his climb to the top. Filled with insights that are refreshingly honest, this concise, powerful book reveals how you can dramat...

For millennia, war was viewed as a supreme test. In the period 1750-1850 war became much more than a test: it became a secular revelation. This new understanding of war as revelation completely transformed Western war culture, revolutionizing politics, the personal experience of war, the status of common soldiers, and the tenets of military theory.

A portrait of espionage, covert operations, assassination squads, and the deep penetration of seemingly invulnerable fortresses or security systems matching anything to be found in the war stories of the modern era'. MATTHEW BENNETT, SANDHURST.

Magic culture is certainly fascinating. But what is it? What, in fact, are magic writings, magic artifacts?" Originally published in Hebrew in 2010, Jewish Magic Before the Rise of Kabbalah is a comprehensive study of early Jewish magic focusing on three major topics: Jewish magic inventiveness, the conflict with the culture it reflects, and the scientific study of both. The first part of the book analyzes the essence of magic in general ...

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For millennia, war was viewed as a supreme test. In the period 1750-1850 war became much more than a test: it became a secular revelation. This new understanding of war as revelation completely transformed Western war culture, revolutionizing politics, the personal experience of war, the status of common soldiers, and the tenets of military theory.

The Powell Principles" details the decision-making habits, success strategies, and leadership philosophies of Secretary of State Colin Powell. Filled with insights that are as refreshingly honest as they are grittily real, this concise, no-nonsense book reveals the keys to Powell's unprecedented success, keys that include: Walk the talk Be a dis-organizer Let change lead growth Be prepared to piss people off Check your ego at the door Push the...

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Desde una premisa distante de todas aquellas que han regido hasta el presente los lazos entre psicoanálisis y arte, este volumen los ilumina y subvierte de acuerdo con un movimiento epistémico conocido como \"importación\". Recorriendo disciplinas como la teoría y la crítica literaria, la dramaturgia, la novela, la poesía, el ensayo, la plástica y el cine, el autor logra \"tocar\" las polifonías donde \"suenan\" voces escuchables desde el camp...

The landslide victory of Hamas in the 2006 legislative elections has made the organisation one of the most prominent Islamic movements in the Middle East. Hamas now holds the key to the political future of Palestinian statehood. Its election victory ended the political hegemony of the secular Fatah-led PLO, which has been displaced by a movement identified with Islamic fundamentalism. The victory caused a political outcry throughout the Middle...

In one of "Booklist"'s Top 10 Business Books of 2002 and a "BusinessWeek, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, " business bestseller, management professor Harari adopts Colin Powell's rise into the upper ranks of American power as a model for decision makers in the private sector.