The narrative follows Henry Goody Johns, the son of a young slave girl and her Louisiana master, who faces a pivotal choice between passing for white or embracing his black heritage. Choosing to identify with his mother and siblings, he becomes a pastor after the Emancipation Proclamation, highlighting themes of identity, family loyalty, and the struggle for dignity in a post-slavery society.
While intelligence treats everything mechanically, instinct proceeds, so to speak, organically. If...we could ask and it could reply, it would give up to us the most intimate secrets of life. -from Chapter II Anticipating not only modern scientific theories of psychology but also those of cosmology, this astonishing book sets out a impressive goal for itself: to reconcile human biology with a theory of consciousness. First published in France in 1907, and translated into English in 1911, this work of wonder was esteemed at the time in scientific circles and in the popular culture alike for its profound explorations of perception and memory and its surprising conclusions about the nature and value of art. Contending that intuition is deeper than intellect and that the real consequence of evolution is a mental freedom to grow, to change, to seek and create novelty, Bergson reinvigorated the theory of evolution by refusing to see it as merely mechanistic. His expansion on Darwin remains one of the most original and important philosophical arguments for a scientific inquiry still under fire today. French philosopher HENRI BERGSON (1859-1941) was born in Paris. Among his works are Matter and Memory (1896), An Introduction to Metaphysics (1903), and The Two Sources of Morality and Religion (1932). He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1927.
Arthur Mitchell's The Past in the Present: What is Civilisation? is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of civilization. Mitchell argues that civilizations are not simply products of technological achievements, but are instead shaped by cultural and social forces. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human civilization.
Written by the French philosopher Henri Bergson, Creative Evolution presents a groundbreaking theory of life and evolution. According to Bergson, life is not a simple mechanical process, but a complex and dynamic force that drives evolution forward. Drawing on insights from biology, philosophy, and psychology, this book offers a compelling vision of the natural world that challenges traditional notions of science and religion. With its fresh insights and bold ideas, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of science.
This scholarly work provides a thorough and detailed bibliography of texts related to Scottish topography - the study of the physical and cultural features of the Scottish landscape. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, Mitchell and Cash offer a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geography, history, and culture of Scotland.
Since the colonization of South Carolina in 1670, Irish people have been instrumental in shaping the state's history. These humble Irish immigrants, overcoming a legacy of prejudice, soon became the heroes of Palmetto culture. The Palmetto State has a truly "lucky" past--Sullivan's Island is named after the Revolutionary War hero Captain Florence O'Sullivan, and two Irishmen signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of South Carolina. Arthur Mitchell, distinguished professor and Irish historian, recounts the trials and triumphs of the Irish and their kin in South Carolina.
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