Bøger af Sidney Hook

Published in 1933, at a time of widespread unemployment and bank failures. By 'revolutionary interpretation', this book meant quite literally that Marx's main objective was to stimulate revolutionary opposition to class society. It also describes Marx as a thinker and a fighter for freedom.

This book is a collection of essays by Sidney Hook, a significant figure in American philosophy and social thought. The essays discuss topics such as democracy, communism, and civil rights and offer critical insights into these important issues.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""The Hero in History: A Study in Limitation and Possibility"" is a thought-provoking book written by Sidney Hook. In this book, Hook explores the concept of heroism, its limitations, and possibilities. He argues that the traditional view of the hero as a larger-than-life figure who can single-handedly change the course of history is flawed. Instead, he suggests that the hero is a product of his or her time and circumstances and is limited by the social, political, and economic forces of the era.Hook examines the lives of several historical figures, including Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Abraham Lincoln, to illustrate his point. He shows how their actions were influenced by the historical context in which they lived and how their heroism was a product of their time. He also explores the limitations of heroism, showing how even the most heroic figures are constrained by their own weaknesses and flaws.Throughout the book, Hook challenges the reader to think critically about the concept of heroism and its role in shaping history. He argues that while heroes can inspire us and provide us with models of courage and perseverance, they are not infallible and should not be worshiped blindly.Overall, ""The Hero in History"" is a fascinating exploration of the concept of heroism and its limitations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, philosophy, or the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Contributing Authors Include Alice Ambrose, Max Black, Rudolf Carnap, And Many Others.

Contributing Authors Include Heinz Hartmann, Ernest Nagel, Lawrence Kubie, And Many Others. The Contents Of This Volume Comprise The Proceedings Of The Second Annual New York University Institute Of Philosophy, Held At Washington Square, New York, March 28-29, 1958.

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Considered by some the most controversial American philosopher of contemporary times, SIDNEY HOOK (1902-1989) was infamous for the wild swing in his political thought over the course of his career, starting out as a young Marxist before the Great Depression and ending up a vehement anti-Communist in his later years. Much of what he taught and valued as a thinker he learned as the prize pupil of American educator and philosopher John Dewey.In John Dewey: An Intellectual Portrait, first published in 1939, Hook examines Dewey's approach to philosophy in clear, nontechnical language meant to offer insight into and illustration of the sweep and vitality of Dewey's vision. A staunch pragmatist-a developer of the philosophical discipline that insists upon taking into account the real-world impact of concepts of truth and meaning-Dewey explored theories of idealism, politics, and society that continue to be vitally relevant today. Hook's exploration deepens our appreciation of Dewey's ongoing impact on American culture.

""I strongly urge everyone to read this volume of essays. . ." The Educational Forum "Convictions may indeed be interpreted as Sidney Hook's final outlook on the possibilities of a self-determined, dignified, and rational human life, or liberal education, and of a free and intelligently organized society. . . .[it] will be appreciated by anybody with an interest in contemporary social and political philosophy." Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy newsletter "Highly recommended." Library Journal ". . . the collection stands as an accessible and highly readable record of the personal convictions of one of America's most notable social philosophers." American Journal of Theology and Philosophy "His latest collection shows him to have been to the very end a nonpareil marshaler of arguments, as well as an exemplary figure in American intellectual life." Washington Post

Originally published in 1932, this treatise attempts to demonstrate that Karl Marx was a systematic thinker who developed a sound set of philosophical principles. The author explains how Marx engaged Hegel and his disciples in order to develop the notion of the dialectic.

Sidney Hook (1902-1989) is known for his participation in the public debates about communism, the Soviet Union and the Cold War. These letters, drawn from the Hook collection at the Hoover Institution, provide an insight into US intellectual and political history.

Sidney Hook is arguably America's most controversial intellectual. This volume collects twenty-five of Hook's essays in political philosophy. Clustered into five main sections, the essays discuss pragmatism and naturalism, Marx and Marxism, Democratic theory and practice, and the defence of a free society.