Автор: McLendon Linda Kendall Название: Accidental Lives ISBN: 0989624714 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780989624718 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2981.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
In The Psychology of Inequality, Michael Locke McLendon looks to Jean-Jacques Rousseau's thought for insight into the personal and social pathologies that plague commercial and democratic societies. He emphasizes the way Rousseau appropriated and modified the notion of self-love, or amour-propre, found in Augustine and various early modern thinkers. McLendon traces the concept in Rousseau's work and reveals it to be a form of selfish vanity that mimics aspects of Homeric honor culture and, in the modern world, shapes the outlook of the wealthy and powerful as well as the underlying assumptions of meritocratic ideals. According to McLendon, Rousseau's elucidation of amour-propre describes a desire for glory and preeminence that can be dangerously antisocial, as those who believe themselves superior derive pleasure from dominating and even harming those they consider beneath them. Drawing on Rousseau's insights, McLendon asserts that certain forms of inequality, especially those associated with classical aristocracy and modern-day meritocracy, can corrupt the mindsets and personalities of people in socially disruptive ways. The Psychology of Inequality shows how amour-propre can be transformed into the demand for praise, whether or not one displays praiseworthy qualities, and demonstrates the ways in which this pathology continues to play a leading role in the psychology and politics of modern liberal democracies.
Описание: If you've read Volume I of the Dare I Express It poetry series then you already know you're in for a sure treat In Volume I, you experienced dramatic poems and explanations that embraced Life's Seasons and Judgements .... Talented author and mastermind Leandrea Rivers, begins Volume II with a world wind of poems that will have you spinning from page to page .... You'll move past sad times by breaking down walls of mistrust and hurt. and instead, discover a "new happy." Join her as she: exposes the dangers of "the power of the tongue", helps you relinquish the need for negative behavior patterns, and guides you in directions that create rich, long-lasting, positive relationships. Volume II takes you on a progressive journey where you will acquire a fuller understanding of how effective communication enhances your life and relationships. Dwayne McLendon can't say that he knows what every man wants and needs, but what he can offer is his encouragement for men to 'stay in the ring .... As revealed in Volume I, McLendon has had his fair share of love interests and has experienced many of life's up and downs-be assured, he knows "a little something" about relationships. His life hasn't been "a walk in the park" admittedly, due to his addictions and vices. Volume II as takes you even farther. He knows that he is not alone .... Join him as fatherhood, faith, prayer and a true will to survive transforms him into a more confident and stronger man who now mentors others. Catch your breath and dive with us into a sea of positive depths .... Dare I Express It Volume II-are you ready?
Описание: Successful, self-published author of "The Most Loved" Leandrea Rivers, is at it again. This time, with a brilliant and masterful collaborative poetry series. "Dare I Express It" features two talented poets: Ms. Rivers and Dwayne McLendon. This first volume of the "Dare I Express It" series explores the journeys of true love, love lost and love found. What's unique is Leandrea Rivers' ability to shed light on the beauty of self-love, acceptance of others and passionate need for romance. Rivers believes every young girl dreams of being a princess. Unfortunately, when these same girls become women, they realize a few frogs may have to be kissed before they experience their prince charming rescuing them. She eloquently captures the want and need of women desiring men who have the knowledge and ability to display chivalry, engage in intriguing dialogue and men with a zest for life. Her poems (I Wish I Hadn't Told You, I Should Have Been and Words Spoken) are insightful, encouraging, divinely beautiful and most of all, eye opening. This collection of poems parallel the four seasons that so many of us face; light rains, intense heat, brisk passing winds, and brutal cold. Dwayne McLendon explores conversations surrounding "Judgment", the idea that "Realistically, we pre-judge people and people don't change, they're portraying who they really are " McLendon begs to differ and offers poems (Who Says Men Don't Cry, No Assembly Required, and I'm For Real) that unchain our thoughts and cast down many of the stereotypes that women and men place on each other. Once unchained, we are left with insight to help us produce healthy and harmonious relationships-both romantic and platonic. He challenges the reader to relinquish any prejudices and concentrate on redefining "self" instead. Ladies are ushered into the heart and thoughts of a man and gentlemen are given discerning, yet positive perspectives about manhood ...Dare I Express It
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