Nicolai Hartmann Livres

Nicolai Hartmann's Possibility and Actuality is the second volume of a four-part investigation of ontology. It deals with such questions as: How do we know that something is really possible? Is the possible only the actual? Is the actual only the possible? What is the difference between ideal and real possibility? This groundbreaking work of modal analysis describes the logical relations between possibility, actuality, and necessity, and it provides insight into the relations between modes of knowledge and modes of being. Hartmann reviews the history of philosophical concepts of possibility and necessity, from ancient Megarian philosophy to Aristotle, to Medieval Scholasticism, to Leibniz, Kant, and Hegel. He explains the importance of modal analysis as a basic investigative tool, and he proposes an approach to understanding the nature of human existence that unifies the fields of ontology, modal logic, metaphysics, and epistemology. This brilliant and fascinating work is relevant to many topics of debate in contemporary philosophy, including the ontology of possible worlds, the metaphysics of modality, the logic of counterfactual conditionals, and modal epistemology. It illuminates the nature of real, ideal, logical, and epistemic possibility.

Service of the Engine is a common local Chichewa-English expression in the Malawian fishing village where the author did her fieldwork. It refers to the practice of taking various pills--known locally as Ciba--in order to prevent and cure diseases associated with sex. This study explores the sensitive interface between the use of pharmaceuticals, available through an extensive informal distribution system, and self-treatment of sex-related diseases. The author examines morally sensitive situations in which men and women opt for Ciba, and evaluates its efficacy, or effectiveness. The discussion not only covers physical and metaphorical aspects of efficacy, but also the possible social and moral effects of medication. It offers a fresh and empirically grounded perspective on the links between efficacy, sex-related diseases and moralities. Birgitte Bruun graduated from the Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and is currently working with reproductive health projects for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Jakarta, Indonesia.

"Ethics" is Nicolai Hartmann's magnum opus on moral philosophy. "Moral Phenomena" is concerned with the nature and structure of ethical phenomena. "Moral Values" describes all values as forming a complex and imperfectly known system. "Moral Freedom" deals with the individual's freedom of the will.

It is no exaggeration to say that of the early 20th century German philosophers who claimed to establish a new ontology, former neo-Kantian turned realist Nicolai Hartmann is the only one to have actually followed through. „Ontology: Laying the Foundations“ deals with „what is insofar as it is,“ and its four parts tackle traditional ontological assumptions and prejudices and traditional categories such as substance, thing, individual, whole, object, and phenomenon; a novel redefinition of existence and essence in terms of the ontological factors Dasein and Sosein and their interrelations; an analysis of modes of „givenness“ and the ontological embeddedness of cognition in affective transcendent acts; and a discussion of the status of ideal being, including mathematical being, phenomenological essences, logical laws, values, and the interconnections between the ideal and real spheres. Hartmann’s work offers rich resources for those interested in overcoming the human-centeredness of much 20th century philosophy. Hartmann’s work offers rich resources for those interested in overcoming the human-centeredness of much 20th century philosophy.

This book presents the first English translation of Nicolai Hartmann's final work, originally published in 1953. It serves as a valuable resource for graduate philosophy students, scholars of 20th-century Continental philosophy, and those interested in aesthetics and art criticism. Hartmann posits that aesthetics revolves around beauty, which art "objectivates," but beauty is perceived only by a prepared observer. Part One delves into aesthetic appreciation and its connection to aesthetic objects, revealing phenomenologically determinable levels of perception. Beauty emerges when an observer looks beyond the physical aspects of a work to grasp the deeper layers shaped by the artist's expression. Hartmann's theory of stratification in aesthetic objects is a significant contribution to the field, distinguishing the ways beauty is perceived across nature, the performing and plastic arts, and literature. Part Two expands on the phenomenology of beauty in the fine arts and examines traditional European aesthetic categories, particularly unity of value and truth in art. Part Three contrasts aesthetic values with moral values, culminating in a phenomenological exploration of the sublime, the charming, and the comic. The appendix offers unfinished reflections on the ontological implications of aesthetics. Engaging with thinkers like Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel, Hartmann refines their insights through examples from art, considering trut

This volume is a comprehensive collection of critical essays on The Taming of the Shrew, and includes extensive discussions of the play's various printed versions and its theatrical productions. Aspinall has included only those essays that offer the most influential and controversial arguments surrounding the play. The issues discussed include gender, authority, female autonomy and unruliness, courtship and marriage, language and speech, and performance and theatricality.

This volume is a comprehensive collection of critical essays on The Taming of the Shrew, and includes extensive discussions of the play's various printed versions and its theatrical productions. Aspinall has included only those essays that offer the most influential and controversial arguments surrounding the play. The issues discussed include gender, authority, female autonomy and unruliness, courtship and marriage, language and speech, and performance and theatricality.

The book, first published in 2002, explores significant themes relevant to its field. It offers insights and perspectives that contribute to the academic discourse, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students alike. As a Routledge publication, it reflects the high standards of scholarship and is part of a reputable collection known for its impactful contributions to various disciplines.

This book, first published in 2002, offers insights into its subject matter through a scholarly lens, contributing to academic discourse. As part of Routledge's collection, it reflects the publisher's commitment to high-quality research and education. The content is designed to engage readers with its in-depth analysis and relevant themes, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.

Moral philosophy in the Western world has been significantly influenced by three main schools of thought: utilitarianism, which emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number; Kantianism, focusing on duty and moral laws; and relativism, which argues that moral principles are not universal but culturally based. This exploration delves into how these frameworks have shaped ethical discussions and influenced societal norms since the nineteenth century, highlighting their implications for contemporary moral dilemmas.