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Meeting, Moving, Mastering - A Text Analysis of the Aesthetic Attractions of 'Wild Swimming

philosophy, we analyze the ways in which the appeal of wild swimming is described on three levels: the allure of water in the environment, the sensory encounter between water and the body, and the experience ... by swimming in nature? This article addresses the aesthetic experiences of wild swimming as expressed by five wild swimming authors in their books. Drawing from aesthetic philosophy, we analyze the

Ancients, Moderns, and Americans: The Case of Tyranny

understanding, or total misunderstanding, stems from America’s failure to return to the political thought of the ancients. Ancient philosophy provides one with the normative criteria by which it becomes possible ... thinking raises questions about its ability to fully and properly understand tyranny. misunderstanding, stems from America’s failure to return to the political thought of the ancients. Ancient philosophy

Exploring the Nature of Anti-Federalist Thought: Republicanism and Liberalism in the Political Thought of Cato

Scholarship of the American founding remains divided as to the nature of Anti-Federalist political philosophy. One school of thought contends that the Anti-Federalists were the heirs of the ... , while cholarship of the American founding remains divided as to the nature of Anti-Federalist political philosophy. One school of thought contends the other maintains that the Anti-Federalists operated

Racist or Radical? The Strange Case of Robert Moses and the Building of New York City's Aquatics Infrastructure

, Knoxville , USA 6 Introduction In 1986, in the second year of my doctoral program at Michigan State University, I took an excellent but challenging public policy course from Jack H. Knott, a political science ... , earning a Doctor of Philosophy in 1914. Moses was a journeyman administrator, aggressive master planner, builder, and sometimes politician known for the indelible and controversial mark he left on New York

Organizing Against Independence: The 1995 Federal Strategy during the Quebec Referendum Campaign

sovereigntist Bloc Québécois and Parti Québécois political parties sought to take Quebec out of the Canadian federation by hosting a referendum asking the infamous question: “Do you agree that Quebec should ... question that was posed by the Parti Québécois to the public read as follows:“Do you agree that Quebec should become sovereign after having made a formal offer to Canada for a new economic and political

A Moral Investigation of Torture in the Post 9.11 World

The field of philosophy is unique, as it allows one to logically examine issues in all disciplines, from science to politics to art. One further important discipline that philosophy examines is ... /iss1/24 Article 24 Commons Joe is a junior studying criminal justice and philosophy. He feels that this research was a great opportunity to blend both fields of study. Currently he is enrolled in a

The Importance of Oedipus: Infamous Complex or Existential Hero?

The concept of free will is practically inescapable in modern day philosophy. Indeed, questions regarding the power of free will are of no shortage in philosophy: While one philosopher might assert ... is no such thing; instead, the play addresses questions of choice, agency, and most of all, meaning. Through the lens of Albert Camus’ philosophy of the absurd, and backed by a philological

Politik Kutuplaşma ve Kamu Sektörü İstihdamı

literature on public sector employment. However, as far as we know, previous studies have not addressed the impact of political polarization on the public sector. This study empirically explores the

Muhalefetin Siyasal Alanda İnşası: Rus Muhalif Lider Aleksey Navalnıy’ın Konuşmalarının Retorik Analizi

Political communication is one of the oldest areas in the history of mankind, along with politics, state and power structure. Political communication is especially effective in the process of self ... tools of today. The means of political communication and the methods used also show the characteristics of social structures. Until the fall of the USSR, it has implemented a unique communication system

Aliens vs. Citizens: Who are the Real Enemies of the State?

In today’s political climate where nationalism, protectionism and populism dominate the political discourse, democratic values are being interpreted in new ways. These interpretations give rise to ... Canadian society Political Philosophy 16, no. 4 (March 25, 2008): 419–45. than expats by virtue of participating in that solitary community directly. Conclusion This discussion of expats vs. aliens began

Türkiye’de Siyasi Partilerin Yerel Katılım Politikaları

Democracy has been tried to be defined with many different concepts since its emergence. The most accepted among these was that it was a political regime and that the self-directed mass of the ... democratic governments, participatory democracy model is adopted as an appropriate model in local organizations to meet the demands of the people to participate in the administration. Political parties, which

An Enlightened Woman: Judith Sargent Murray and the Call to Equality

The political and social upheaval of 18th century America is well documented in the writings of many great thinkers of that time. As the Age of Enlightenment stirred debate in many quarters, causing ... personal philosophy in regard to education, marriage and the role of women in American society. Judith Sargent Murray’s well reasoned and impassioned Revolutionary Era arguments for marital equality

Political Violence, Child Soldiers, and Neo-Liberal Globalization: The Cases of Indonesia and Columbia

, violence, and political and social unrest by promoting a unilateral agenda of global capitalism. This paper hopes to clarify how the collective actions of these entities has worsened simultaneously both

Blue-Mindfulness Training: A Story of Restorative Justice Decolonizing and Re-indigenizing Communal Relationships with Water

. We commit to training teens, adults, military veterans, educators, medical workers, and first responders to adopt a blue mindfulness philosophy. Researchers in South Florida have already demonstrated ... ). Water as Medicine Model . Lynch ( 2021 ). The Ripple Effect: The Political Discourse and The Role Of Race Involving Policy And Practice of Water Safety Education And Drowning Prevention Programming In

Kamusal Alanda Sanat ve Sanat Eserleri

to concentrate around urban areas, it raises urban interest toward art activities. Artistic activities add political and cultural status to the city in terms of both national and international arena. ... in Political Philosophy, EUROSPHERE, Çevrimiçi çalışma makaleleri . No.02 . http//eurosphere.uib.no/knowledgebase/workingpapers.htm (Erişim tarihi: 01 . 03 . 2020 ). Mutlu , E. ( 2004 ). İletişim

Bir Temsil Alanı Olarak Türkiye’de Düşünce Kuruluşları

There are competition and cooperation between Turkey's social segments in social, political, economic, and cultural fields to the extent permitted of democracy and pluralism. Think tanks ... the public policy research industry . Political science and politics 25 (4) , 733 - 740 . McGann , J. G. ( 2005 ). Think tanks and policy advice in the US . Foreign Policy Research Institute, (3) , 4

Machiavelli At Wits End: Virtue, Fortune and the Purpose of Comedy

The scholarly ambiguity over the proper understanding of Machiavelli’s political thought characterizes the scholarship in his literary works as well. The tragic interpretation of Machiavelli’s ... a representation of his own comic nature; not as a tragic element to his politics. Machiavelli’s overall goal is to introduce new modes and orders into Italy, political philosophy and politics in

Reconsidering the Mind/Body Distinction: Towards a Continuist Ontology of Consciousness

In his paper, “The State and Fate of Contemporary Philosophy of Mind,” John Haldane likens the present condition of Philosophy of Mind to that of the philosophically stultifying period of late ... , earning a Bachelors degree in Art, Philosophy, and Literature. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army until 2007. In January of 2008 he enrolled at Bridgewater State College as a non-matriculated

Preferential Refugee Policies in Postwar Canada

examine the political, economic, and social reasons behind why the Canadian government wrote preferential refugee policies for specific groups seeking refuge. Utilizing government correspondence written ... refugees. Its institutions, immigration laws, and citizens have historically welcomed many newcomers with open arms. However, from the onset of the twentieth century, race and political beliefs guided the