Ian James Knihy

Důkladný, byť záměrně nikoli vyčerpávající vhled do současné francouzské filosofie představuje myšlení sedmi autorů – Jeana-Luca Mariona, Jeana-Luca Nancyho, Bernarda Stieglera, Catherine Malabouové, Jacquesa Rancièra, Alaina Badioua a Françoise Laruella –, které spojuje vymezení se vůči poststrukturalistické generaci a lingvistickému paradigmatu, orientace na vědy o životě a materialistické myšlení. Všichni tito filosofové vycházejí z předpokladu, že destrukce či dekonstrukce metafyziky, subjektivity či tradičních pojetí bytí, pravdy a vědění je nutné (a nedokončené), ne však dostatečné gesto umožňující vyrovnat se s tím, co se od současného myšlení žádá. Subjektivitu, ontologii, pravdu, epistemologii, stejně jako problémy univerzálnosti, etiky a politiky je podle nich třeba myslet znovu od začátku, a to spíše afirmativním a konstruktivním než dekonstruktivním způsobem.

The Technique of Thought explores the relationship between philosophy and science as articulated in the work of four contemporary French thinkers--Jean-Luc Nancy, François Laruelle, Catherine Malabou, and Bernard Stiegler. Situating their writings within both contemporary scientific debates and the philosophy of science, Ian James elaborates a philosophical naturalism that is notably distinct from the Anglo-American tradition.

The author describes the different categories and causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions.

Recent revisions of the Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Model have prompted the second edition of this guide to assessing and treating a range of behaviours when caring for older people with dementia. New material includes the use of physical restraint during personal care, lies and deception, end of life issues, and racism towards care staff.

Paul Virilio is a challenging and original thinker whose work on technology, state power and war is increasingly relevant today. Exploring Virilio's main texts from their political and historical contexts, and case studies from contemporary culture and media in order to explain his philosophical concepts, Ian James introduces the key themes in Virlio's work, including: speed virtualization war politics art. As technological and scientific innovations continue to set the agenda for the present and future development of culture, communications, international economy, military intervention and diverse forms of political organization, Virilio's unique theoretical and critical insights are of enormous value and importance for anyone wishing to understand the nature of modern culture and society.

Set in the late 1970s, the story follows Detective Ian James, who transitions from the London Metropolitan Police to the Cleveland Regional Crime Squad. With a decade of experience, he focuses on infiltrating the criminal underworld, managing informants, and tackling issues related to drugs and firearms. The narrative explores the challenges and complexities of law enforcement in a gritty landscape.

In a gripping tale of resilience and determination, Nicole Karam fights against the FBI to clear her husband's name from baseless accusations. As Hartmann grapples with the devastating impact of these allegations, losing his business and mental stability, Nicole's unwavering support becomes crucial. Their struggle highlights themes of loyalty, justice, and the lengths one will go to defend loved ones in the face of overwhelming adversity.

With a terminal global war about to eliminate the human species, a group of NASA-led pioneers leave Earth on a four-year journey to try and inhabit Proxima B – rotating around our nearest star-neighbour, Proxima Centauri – captained by the happy-go-lucky Jamie Fraser, together with Anna, his attractive West Indian second-in-command and co-pilot, Petra, a New Zealand Maori. On-board is Michael, a young innovative astrophysicist specialising in black holes and time, who, because of paranormal experiences during his youth, believes that time-travel is possible through a black hole. He uses this hypothesis to attempt to address the pending annihilation of mankind by travelling into the past. Arriving in medieval France, Michael struggles to remember his reason for being in this time-zone. Using the occult to unravel his real purpose for being there, he finally starts to re-discover himself.

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