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"Real" knowing always involves a political dimension, Linda Martín Alcoff suggests. But this does not mean we need to give up realism or the possibility of truth. Recent work in continental philosophy insists on the influence that power and desire exert on knowing, whereas contemporary analytic philosophy largely ignores these political concerns in its accounts of justification and truth. Alcoff engages these traditionally conflicting approaches in a constructive dialogue, effectively spanning the analytic/continental divide.In provocative readings of major figures in the continental tradition, Alcoff shows that the work of Hans-Georg Gadamer and Michel Foucault can help rectify key problem...
Martin Giovanni smashed his fingers on the keyboard, playing a computer game filled with violence, guns, and busty women. His headphones with a microphone cupped his ears, blocking out the noise from the street below his apartment. He shouted profanity at his enemies and shot his guns at rapid speeds. The volume was cranked to the highest level and he felt like he was actually in the jungle surrounded by tanks and soldiers. Though his apartment was large, most of his time was spent in his game room. It was stocked with two desks, eight monitors with three mounted to the wall, shelves stacked with gaming cheat books and instruction manuals, and a mini fridge. He had state-of-the-art equipment, paid for by the freelance work he did for various video game companies. Martin loved his computer and exporing..
This is a tale of two communities on Chicago's far South Side that collided almost by accident at a moment in America's history when race relations were starting to explode.
Tort Law Desk Reference Whether you are confronted with multi-state tort litigation, have the opportunity to litigate a tort case in one of several states, or must initiate or defend a case in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, Tort Law Desk Reference quickly gives you the information you need about the tort laws of each state. With succinct summaries of laws and citations to controlling statutes and case law, this indispensable guidebook answers vital questions about each state's tort laws, such as: Is the claim or lawsuit barred in the jurisdiction where it was filed? Does a "no-fault" statute limit the right to recovery? Do joint liability provisions require a minimally liable defendant to pay t...
This collection of ten essays argues that identity is not just socially constructed but has real epistemic and political consequences. They examine the way theory, politics and activism clash with or complement each other, providing an alternative to the widely influential understandings of identity.
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)