Peter C. Caldwell Knihy

The introduction of state planning and party dictatorship dramatically altered the environment for social theory in the German Democratic Republic. But social thought did not disappear. By the mid-1950s, East German social theorists discovered the basic contradictions of state socialism that would eventually lead to its collapse: the inability of the plan to function without markets and its inability to permit markets; the inability of the party-state to guarantee the rule of law and yet also the need for a regular system of rules in a modern industrial society; and the contradictory philosophical claims of a Marxist-Leninist philosophy that rejected idealism, and Marxist-Leninist dogma with its idealistic claim to know the laws of social modernization. Making use of archival sources, Caldwell examines the articulation of these analyses, their subsequent suppression by party authorities in the late 1950s, and their return under the guise of cybernetics in the 1960s.

Many books have been published claiming to identify that most elusive of killers, Jack the Ripper. In this book, we learn more about the victims and in particular, Mary Jane Kelly. The significance of the date of her murder is examined in detail. This book also covers the involvement of Prince Albert Victor, and furnishes evidence that the Whitechapel murders were sanctioned by men or power such as the Commissioner of the Met Police, to protect the British Establishment. The Whitechapel Murders and Mary Jane Kelly is a must-read for Ripperologists. Peter Caldwell lives in Uphall in West Lothian, Scotland. He has researched the Whitechapel murders and studied carefully both the culprit and the victims of the brutal killings for over 20 years.

The philosopher of religion and critic of idealism, Ludwig Feuerbach had a far-reaching impact on German radicalism around the time of the Revolution of 1848. This intellectual history explores how Feuerbach s critique of religion served as a rallying point for radicals, and how they paradoxically sought to create a new, post-religious form of religiosity as part of the revolutionary aim. At issue for the Feuerbachian radicals was the emergence of a humanity emancipated from the constraints of mere institutions, able to express itself freely and harmoniously. Caldwell also touches on Moses Hess, Louise Dittmar, and Richard Wagner in his discussion of the time. Thisbook reconstructs the nature of Feuerbach s radicalism and shows how it influenced early works of socialism, feminism, and musical modernism.

Focusing on the Weimar Republic, this historical analysis delves into the development of constitutional law doctrines amidst the challenges of establishing a modern welfare state. Peter C. Caldwell investigates the legal foundations of democracy as discussed by contemporary political theorists and constitutional lawyers. The book clarifies the distinctions between positivist and anti-positivist legal thought, offering insights into their relevance for current constitutional law debates in Germany. It sets the stage for understanding ongoing legal and political issues in today's Federal Republic.

"Germany Since 1945 traces the social, political, and cultural history of Germany from the end of the Second World War right up to the present day. It underscores both the particularities of German history and the international trends and transactions that shaped it, giving good coverage to key aspects of post-1945 German society and politics, including: East and West German paths to reconstruction ; The development of consumer society and the welfare state ; The Cold War ; New social political movements that opposed the postwar status ; Immigration and the move toward a multicultural society."--From back cover.

Focusing on the philosophical critique of religion by Ludwig Feuerbach, this intellectual history examines his influence on German radicalism during the 1848 Revolution. It highlights how his ideas inspired radicals to envision a new form of religiosity while striving for human emancipation from institutional constraints. The work also discusses the contributions of figures like Moses Hess, Louise Dittmar, and Richard Wagner, illustrating Feuerbach's impact on early socialism, feminism, and the development of musical modernism.

This book reexamines the crucial debates on law and politics, which rose during the Weimar Republic. The authors show the continued relevance of these debates for the constitutional culture of the Federal Republic, and indeed for liberal democracy in general.

A path-breaking critical analysis of the meaning and interpretation of the German constitution in the Weimar years (1919-1933).