Philosophical Challenge of September 11
In this book, fourteen leading philosophers reflect on the philosophical implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A philosophical reflection on the implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Consists of fourte...
Philosophy of Interpretation
This is a lively, freshly invited collection of papers by a number of well-known philosophers and other specialists who have focused very pointedly on certain central conceptual puzzles posed by the general practice of interpretation in the arts, ...
History, Historicity and Science
This fresh collection of essays questions how the historical process affects our conception of science, including our understanding of its validity as well as our general conception of knowledge. The essays in this book consider the philosophical ...
Marx After Marxism
Marx After Marxism encourages readers to understand Karl Marx in new ways, unencumbered by political Marxist interpretations that have long dominated the discussions of both Marxists and non-Marxists. This volume gives a broad and accessible accou...
German Idealism as Constructivism
German Idealism as Constructivism is the culmination of many years of research by distinguished philosopher Tom Rockmore-it is his definitive statement on the debate about German idealism between proponents of representationalism and those of cons...
Before and After 9/11
This is a philosophical analysis of the 9/11 events against the ongoing historical background. This clearly written and accessible work presents a philosopher's response to the series of events known as '9/11' and the global culture in the United ...
Before and after Hegel
In this engaging and accessible introduction to Hegel's theory of knowledge, Tom Rockmore brings together the philosopher's life, his thought, and his historical moment--without, however, reducing one to another. Laying out the philosophical tradi...
Kant and Phenomenology
Phenomenology, together with Marxism, pragmatism, and analytic philosophy, dominated philosophy in the twentieth century-and Edmund Husserl is usually thought to have been the first to develop the concept. His views influenced a variety of importa...
Marx's Dream
Two centuries after his birth, Karl Marx is read almost solely through the lens of Marxism, his works examined for how they fit into the doctrine that was developed from them after his death. With Marx's Dream, Tom Rockmore offers a much-needed al...
In Kant's Wake
In Kant's Wake
What, After All, Is a Work of Art?
What, After All, Is a Work of Art? directs our attention toward historicity, the inherent historied nature of thinking, and the artifactual, culturally emergent nature of both art and human selves. While these are familiar themes in Margolis's wel...
Selves and Other Texts
Extending his well-known investigations into the nature and logic of art and history in the cultural world, Joseph Margolis here offers a sustained account of how selves and the cultural phenomena they generate (language, history, action, art) can...
Interpretation Radical but Not Unruly
With this challenging work, Joseph Margolis continues the project begun in The Flux of History and the Flux of Science (California, 1993). Tackling one of philosophy's master themes, he develops the controversial thesis that the world is a flux. H...
Cultural Space of the Arts and the Infelicities of Reductionism
Joseph Margolis, known for his considerable contributions to the philosophy of art and aesthetics, pragmatism, and American philosophy, has focused primarily on the troublesome concepts of culture, history, language, agency, art, interpretation, a...
Pragmatism's Advantage
This book addresses the rift between major philosophical factions in the United States, which the author describes as a "philosophically becalmed" three-legged creature made up of analytic philosophy, continental philosophy, and pragmati...
Introduction to Philosophical Problems
This is a classic introduction to philosophy in the tradition of Bertrand Russell's "The Problems of Philosophy" and A.J. Ayer's "Central Questions of Philosophy". As in those books, here Margolis focuses on the core of Western...
Arts and the Definition of the Human
The Arts and the Definition of the Human introduces a novel theory that our selves-our thoughts, perceptions, creativity, and other qualities that make us human-are determined by our place in history, and more particularly by our culture and langu...
Reimagining a Lost Armenian Home
Unique photographic record of Armenian history
Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis: The Quest to Find the Hidden Law of Prime Numbers
A leading mathematician presents a lively and accessible study of one of the great unsolved mysteries of mathematics, the mid-nineteenth-century Riemann hypothesis, which describes the occurrence of prime numbers, and of the quest to prove or disprove the theory from the time of Euclid to the statistics of solitaire, chaos theory, and quantum mechanics. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
Fichte and Transcendental Philosophy
With renewed attention to German idealism in general and to Fichte¿in particular,¿this timely¿collection of new papers will be of interest to anyone concerned with transcendental philosophy, German idealism, modern German philosophy and transcende...
Basic Yiddish
Basic Yiddish: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in a single volume. The workbook is structured around 25 short units, each presenting relevant grammar points which are explained using multiple...
Inre visdom : lär dig lyssna till din intuition
Är det här beslutet riskfritt? Är den här mannen eller kvinnan den rätta för mig? Vilket anställningserbjudande ska jag tacka ja till? Dessa och många andra frågor kan Char Margolis ge dig svar på genom att avläsa dina energier. Men Char önskar oc...
Patterns, Thinking, and Cognition - A Theory of Judgment
What happens when we think? How do people make judgments? While different theories abound-and are heatedly debated-most are based on an algorithmic model of how the brain works. Howard Margolis builds a fascinating case for a theory that thinking ...
We Only Dated for 11 Instagrams
We Only Dated for 11 Instagrams: And Other Things You'll Overhear in LA is a collection of the hilarious, absurd, sometimes even poignant snippets overheard on the streets -- and in the juiceries -- of Los Angeles. It's a tribute to the one and on...
Secret Life of Uri Geller
For over 60 years, spanning from his childhood to the Cold War to the current day, former Israeli paratrooper and Six Day War veteran Uri Geller has been a major enigma. Is he merely one of the most convincing stage magicians in history, a multimi...
Presidents' Day
For readers of David Baldacci and Brad Meltzer comes a timely political thriller from the bestselling author of Losing Isaiah. In this twisting, ferocious novel of suspense, the presidential race has a number of men all clawing to get to the top. ...
Complete Book of Tailoring
In this classic guide, acclaimed sewer and writer Adele P. Margolis offers expert advice for the home sewer who wants to take his or her skills to the next level and not only 'make clothes,' but to tailor one's creations to fit in that way that off-the-rack almost never can. Fashions change, but tailoring remains a timeless skill. From beginning to finished product, this essential primer covers every step you need to know to create successful and custom-fitted fashion. Featuring 340 drawings, Margolis' must-have guide includes both classic and contemporary tailoring--from pinning, cutting and marking to installing zippers, button holes and pockets. Within, you will learn to make suits, coats and ensembles that are well-constructed and expensive-looking, but affordable and approachable enough to make at home. One of the most valuable references of its kind, The Complete Book of Tailoring belongs deserves a spot on every sewing table.
How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter
How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter
The Complete Book of Tailoring
In this classic guide, acclaimed sewer and writer Adele P. Margolis offers expert advice for the home sewer who wants to take his or her skills to the next level and not only 'make clothes,' but to tailor one's creations to fit in that way that off-the-rack almost never can. Fashions change, but tailoring remains a timeless skill. From beginning to finished product, this essential primer covers every step you need to know to create successful and custom-fitted fashion. Featuring 340 drawings, Margolis' must-have guide includes both classic and contemporary tailoring-from pinning, cutting and marking to installing zippers, button holes and pockets. With this book you will learn to make suits, coats and ensembles that are well-constructed and expensive-looking, but affordable and approachable enough to make at home. One of the most valuable references of its kind, The Complete Book of Tailoring belongs deserves a spot on every sewing table. This book is also available from Echo Point
Jane Campion's The Piano
Jane Campion's The Piano is one of the most unusual love stories in the history of cinema. The film swept the world upon its release, winning awards for its performances, script, and direction, including prestigious Cannes and Academy Award prizes...
Make Your Own Dress Patterns
This profusely illustrated primer in pattern making is great for creating fashionable clothing as well as pretty necklines, pockets, and sleeves. Nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis provides simple, step-by-step directions and more t...