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Mark Taylor

    Mark C. Taylor je filozof náboženství, který se zabývá podstatou víry a náboženství v moderním světě. Jeho práce zkoumá, jak mohou být náboženské tradice a myšlenky interpretovány a přetvářeny v současné společnosti. Taylor analyzuje složité vztahy mezi náboženstvím, kulturou a filozofií a nabízí nové pohledy na tyto neustále se vyvíjející koncepty. Čtenářům nabízí hluboké zamyšlení nad duchovními a intelektuálními výzvami naší doby.

    Culture Is Bad for You
    Seeing Silence
    Arden
    Henry the Explorer
    The Flying Dutchman of Philadelphia, Ernest H. Buehl.
    Intervolution
    • Intervolution

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Where does my body begin? Where does it end? What is inside my body? What is outside? What is primary? What is secondary? What is natural? What is artificial?Science fiction has long imagined a future fusion of humanity with technology. Today, many of us―especially people with health issues such as autoimmune diseases―have functionally become hybrids connected to other machines and to other bodies. The combination of artificial intelligence with implants, transplants, prostheses, and genetic reprogramming is transforming medical research and treatment, and it is now also transforming what we thought was human nature.Mark C. Taylor identifies this process as “intervolution” and explores how it is weaving together smart things and smart bodies to create new forms of life. Our wired bodies are no longer freestanding individuals, but interconnected nodes in worldwide networks. Recognizing this transformation overturns deeply entrenched distinctions and oppositions between minds and bodies. Intervolution reveals that we are already cyborgs, integral cogs in what will become a superorganism of bodies and things.

      Intervolution
      4,5
    • The Flying Dutchman of Philadelphia, Ernest H. Buehl.

      The international story of the life and times of a pioneer aviator.

      • 360 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      The narrative follows Buehl, who trained as an aviation mechanic in Germany during the 1910s and immigrated to the United States in 1920, contributing to the burgeoning civilian aviation industry. As a pilot and trainer, he played a pivotal role in educating thousands of fliers, significantly advancing both the physical and social dimensions of aviation in his time. His experiences highlight the transformative impact of early aviation on society and the evolution of flight.

      The Flying Dutchman of Philadelphia, Ernest H. Buehl.
      5,0
    • Henry the Explorer

      • 47 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení

      The heartwarming adventures of a young boy named Henry and his loyal dog Angus have captivated families for over fifty years. Their stories are filled with excitement and friendship, making them a beloved choice for reading aloud together.

      Henry the Explorer
      5,0
    • Arden

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Focusing on the establishment of a unique utopian community, the book delves into the founding of Arden in 1900 by sculptor Frank Stephens and architect Will Price, inspired by Henry George's economic principles. Supported by philanthropist Joseph Fels, they created a vibrant colony in Delaware, drawing a diverse group of radicals and progressives, including notable figures like Upton Sinclair and Scott Nearing. Through photographs, it captures the early history of this little-known experiment in social reform and community living.

      Arden
      5,0
    • Seeing Silence

      • 317 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      Finding silence amidst restlessness is essential for a creative life and understanding death. In our digital age, how do we grasp silence when surrounded by constant noise? Mark C. Taylor's latest work offers a philosophy of silence relevant to our chaotic present, where noise often serves as distraction and control. He encourages readers to pause and listen to what remains unsaid. Taylor suggests that to truly "hear" silence, we must first "see" it, exploring its variations through the lens of modern and postmodern visual artists such as Barnett Newman, Ad Reinhardt, James Turrell, and Anish Kapoor. He also draws from philosophers, theologians, writers, and composers to create a narrative inspired by the Stations of the Cross. Taylor emphasizes that we originate from silence and return to it, with silence acting as the space that allows thoughts to develop and words to come forth. His chapter titles reflect our relationship with silence—Without, Before, From, Beyond, Against, Within, Around, Between, Toward, With, In. By reinterpreting Hegel's phenomenology and Kierkegaard's stages of life, Taylor transforms the traditional "Via Dolorosa" into a "Via Jubilosa," celebrating silence amidst noise and light in darkness.

      Seeing Silence
      5,0
    • Culture Is Bad for You

      Inequality in the Cultural and Creative Industries, Revised and Updated Edition

      • 400 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Focusing on the precarious state of art workers, this revised edition challenges the notion that culture is solely beneficial. It critiques the systemic exclusion of women, people of color, and working-class individuals in the UK’s cultural landscape, revealing that promises of inclusivity remain largely unfulfilled, especially post-COVID. The book argues that until inequalities in the workforce and audience are addressed, the true potential of culture to enrich society cannot be achieved, making a compelling case for the transformation of cultural and creative industries.

      Culture Is Bad for You
      3,5
    • Who Killed Category Management

      What Every Salesperson, Marketeer, Retailer and Shopper Needs to Know About Retail Shopper Management

      • 116 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      What is Who Killed Category Management about? Simply put, its about your future. Wealth, success and security. If you are in Retail, FMCG, or Manufacturing and want a job in 5 years you should read this book today! Our world is about to crumble. Never before has a Tornado of destruction this large touched down in the retail sector. It you think e-tailing is changing the face of traditional shopper behaviour you haven't seen anything yet. "Who Killed Category Management" is a sometimes funny and often challenging look at what success and failure looks like for satisfying tomorrows shoppers and consumers. It is what every Salesperson, Marketeer, and Retailer needs to know about Retail Shopper Management. It not only provides crucial insight into retailer manufacturer relationships it also adds value and highlights opportunities that can deliver a defensible strategy for success and, for some, millions of dollars in additional profit. It is not a traditional desert dry business encyclopaedia. Instead it takes you on several journeys so sit back and enjoy the ride.

      Who Killed Category Management
      3,0
    • Macroeconomics

      • 608 stránek
      • 22 hodin čtení

      The bestselling intermediate macroeconomics book, Mankiw's masterful text covers the field as accessibly and concisely as possible, in a way that emphasizes the relevance of both macroeconomics's classical roots and its current practice. Featuring the latest data, new case studies, and a number of significant content updates, the new Sixth Edition takes the Mankiw legacy even further.

      Macroeconomics
      4,0
    • The Capital of Paradise

      A Memoir

      • 366 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      Facing terminal cancer, the author embarks on a profound self-examination in this memoir. He reflects on his life’s journey and adventures, seeking meaning and understanding in the face of mortality. The narrative offers an intimate look at his thoughts and emotions as he grapples with the inevitability of death, providing readers with a raw and honest perspective on life’s fleeting nature.

      The Capital of Paradise
      3,0
    • Culture is Bad for You

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      The book demonstrates that cultural jobs are the preserve of the most privileged, a 'creative class' in society, and always have been: there was no golden age for social mobility in culture. It shows how women, people of colour, and those of working class origins are missing from key parts of the workforce and audience for culture. -- .

      Culture is Bad for You
      3,9