Bücher von Alexander Thom

This book advances five original readings of Shakespeare's King Lear, influenced by Giorgio Agamben, but tempered by primary research into Jacobean literature, law, religion, and philosophy. To grasp Lear's encounter between politics and identity, the play demands a wider understanding of the religious influence on political thought. As Lear himself realises, sovereignty is an extreme, glamorous example of a deeper category: sacred office. Lear also shows duty intersecting with a hierarchy of bastards, outlaws, women, waifs, and monks. This book introduces concepts like petit treason, civil death, and waivery into political theological studies, complicating Agamben's models. Goneril's treason shows the sovereign's consort and children are consecrated lives too. Lear's crisis of "self-knowing" stages a landmark critique of office. The promise of his poignant speech before the prison is foreclosed by Shakespeare's invention: an officer dutifully murdering Cordelia. This book's conclusion, through Hannah Arendt, reconsiders Lear's persistent association with the Holocaust.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Philosophie - Theoretische (Erkenntnis, Wissenschaft, Logik, Sprache), Note: 1,7, IU Internationale Hochschule, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Was heißt Wissenschaft und unterscheidet sich diese von Alltagswissen? Viele Philosophen aus verschiedenen Epochen der Wissenschaftstheorie beschäftigten sich bereits mit dieser Frage. In dieser Ausarbeitung möchte ich mich mit dem Begriff der Wissenschaft befassen. Was heißt Wissenschaft und was ist der Unterschied zum Alltagswissen? Beginnen werde ich mit dem Entstehen der Wissenschaft und einen Überblick über die Wissenschaftsgeschichte geben. Auf das Wesen, die Methoden und Systematik der Wissenschaft werde ich danach eingehen. Ein weiteres Thema werden wichtige Denkschulen sein und in welchen Punkten sich diese widersprechen. Ein persönliches Fazit wird die Arbeit abschließen.

""An Inquiry Into The Nature And Course Of Storms In The Indian Ocean South Of The Equator"" is a scientific book written by Alexander Thom and published in 1845. The book focuses on the study of storms in the Indian Ocean, specifically those that occur south of the equator. Thom presents a detailed analysis of the nature and course of these storms, including their frequency, intensity, and duration. He also investigates the causes of these storms, exploring the role of atmospheric pressure, temperature, and wind patterns. The book includes numerous charts, tables, and diagrams to illustrate Thom's findings, making it a valuable resource for meteorologists and oceanographers interested in the study of storms in the Indian Ocean. Overall, ""An Inquiry Into The Nature And Course Of Storms In The Indian Ocean South Of The Equator"" is a pioneering work in the field of meteorology and a fascinating look at the natural forces that shape our world.With A View Of Discovering Their Origin, Extent, Rotatory Character, Rate And Direction Of Progression, Barometric Depression, And Other Concomitant Phenomena. For The Practical Purpose Of Enabling Ships To Ascertain The Proximity And Relative Position Of Hurricanes. With Suggestions On The Means Of Avoiding Them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.