Peter Kemp Livres

La technologie ne se réduit plus, depuis longtemps, à un rôle d'outil. Elle est devenue une dimension intérieure de la personne et de l'environnement naturel, social et politique sous ses multiples aspects : rôle des experts, bioéthique, estimation des risques, communication, robotisation, défense, recherche. Mais cette omniprésence de la technique s'accompagne d'une ambivalence des sentiments : si l'optimisme effréné n'est plus permis après Hiroshima et Tchernobyl, la méfiance systématique serait tout aussi irrationnelle. L'homme doit donc trouver le juste équilibre dans son rapport à la technique. Cela suppose que la logique technico-scientifique soit subordonnée à une logique humaine, fondée sur le caractère irremplaçable de l'individu. Une volonté démocratique forte doit revendiquer clairement ce lien de subordination.

The ships of any age express the needs and ambitions of the people who build them. They also reflect the state of technology at the time. But the history of ships is not just a reflection of the history of man; it is a complete and fascinating story in itself. It began 5,000 years ago, on the banks of the Nile, with the funeral ship of a distant pharaoh. At first, ship propulsion was largely a matter of sweated labour, but gradually the oared ship gave way to the sailing ship. With progress in ship design, voyages became longer and more adventurous. The result was the discovery of new lands and an upsurge in maritime trade, calling for new types of ship to carry and protect it. Then, in the 1880s, seafaring was transformed by the twin revolutions of steam power and iron construction. Today, little more than half a century since the demise of the last great sail trading vessels, we are in the age of the hovercraft, container ship and nuclear submarine. The scope of this book includes merchantmen and men-of-war, ceremonial, pleasure and working craft of all civilizations and all ages, as well as the people who built and sailed them.

Provides a comprehensive survey of sailing vessels and methods, shipbuilding and navigation, nautical customs and lore, sea battles, and famous ships and seamen

The concept of cosmopolitanism, rooted in the philosophy of Diogenes of Sinope from the third century BCE, emphasizes being a global citizen over national identity. This ideal encourages individuals to prioritize their connection to humanity as a whole, transcending borders and cultural affiliations. The historical context provides a rich backdrop for exploring the evolution of this worldview and its relevance in contemporary society.

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Wells's writing is deeply influenced by his background in biology, emphasizing the needs of creatures and their species for survival. Peter Kemp explores these biological themes throughout Wells's works, revealing the intricate patterns of his thought and the unique aspects of his imagination. This edition features a new afterword, enhancing the reader's understanding of Wells's integration of science and storytelling.

From the time he bagged his first Munro, Peter Kemp has remained an enthusiastic hillawalker and this book is a testament to his passion for Scotland's outdoors and hillwalking culture.

The main theme of volume 6 of Eco-ethica is "Ethics and Justice" which focuses on the idea of "justice" in a metaphysical, social, and personal sense. Justice is considered as a balance between opposite ambitions in interdependent persons, and as equity in legislation, but not as blind justice. Today it is valuable not only on the national, but also on the cosmopolitan level. Before it became personal justice, the idea of justice was considered metaphysical and social, both in European and Chinese culture. However, in modern times, it is often reduced to a moral duty without meta-ethical responsibility. The last section considers the importance of the philosophy of Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) for clarifying the idea of justice. (Series: Eco-Ethica, Vol. 6) [Subject: Philosophy, Ethics]