revealing antiquity selections philosophy

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General theory of law and state (20th century legal philosophy series)

2 reviews
Hans Kelsen

Harvard University Press, 1949

The Corner Stone of Law and State Philosophy
This book rediscovers the most important elements of Law, provinding Neo-Kantian theory aplied to Law and State. Altough, it is one of the most important law books written in the 20th Century, one must prior have read "The Pure Theory of law" in order to come about to a thorough understanding of this manificent pice of art. It has been heavilly criticized by those who follow "The Naturist ...

1 (Revealing Antiquity)

3 reviews
Fritz Graf

Harvard University Press, 1999

Magic and religion are related......
What is the difference between religion and magic? Fritz Graf says there is none. Graf a professor of Classics at Princeton University, has been described by his fellows as one of the world's most knowledgeable experts on Ancient Greek religion, and in this book he defends his title in reviewing the Presidendanz material-a collection of ancient texts (papyri) housed in Paris and developed ...

Max Weber on law in economy and society (20th century legal philosophy series)

2 reviews
Max Weber

Harvard University Press, 1969

most interesting and important in this book
The theme of this part in gEconomy and Society,h which is concerned about the law and the economy, is the relationship between the rule of the law and the market economy in the modern capitalism. The rule of law is one of the fundamental juristic disciplines and seems to have nothing to do with the economy. At least, the jurists think so. This book tries to show it as the particular ...

3000 Years of Educational Wisdom: Selections from Great Documents, Second Enlarged Edition

1 review
Robert Ulich

Harvard University Press, 1954

THE classic anthology for great education writings.
Ulich's book is the premier anthology for educators interested in the writings of the greats in our field. Other readers, such as those by Dushkin and the "Annual Editions" series may be more "current" and have some fine stuff, but Ulich's book remains unsurpassed for giving teachers a broad understanding of the greatness of our heritage. It is always a delight when teachers in my graduate ...

The 30-Minute Fitness Solution : A Four-Step Plan For Women of All Ages

3 reviews
JoAnn, M.D. Manson, Patricia, MA Amend

Harvard University Press, 2001

Finally a fitness book that is realistic!
I just read The 30-Minute Fitness Solution and was truly impressed. It is the first fitness book that provides realistic steps for health and wellness. Rather than preach an all or nothing approach, the book stresses the small steps we can fit into our days and weeks to boost our bodies and our minds. I am a busy person and if I think anything will be a burden, I run from it. In reading the ...