The Pursuit of Wisdom and Happiness in Education : Historical Sources and Contemplative Practices [1 ed.] 9781438452142, 9781438452135

Modern scholarship has struggled to come to terms with the meaning of wisdom and its significance in the field of educat

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The Pursuit of Wisdom and Happiness in Education : Historical Sources and Contemplative Practices [1 ed.]
9781438452142, 9781438452135

An intersectional history of the politics, science, and moralizing that surround breastfeeding, offering a humane altern

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'It's the way things work, isn't it? Chance, happenstance..and choice. Things might happen accidentally..

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The undergraduate years are a special time of life for many students. They are a time for study, yes, but also a time fo

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A great tragic love story, a tale of divided loyalties and decisive moral choices.Manhattan, Thanksgiving eve, 1945. The

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Manhattan, Thanksgiving Eve, 1945. The war was over and Eric's party was in full swing. Amongst all his friends is

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'Regimes of Happiness' is a comparative and historical analysis of how human societies have articulated and en

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The Constitution of the United States guarantees all Americans certain rights, such as the freedoms of speech and religi

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Nicholas Maxwell's provocative and highly-original philosophy of science urges a revolution in academic inquiry aff

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The Declaration of Independence claims that individuals need liberty to pursue happiness, but provides little guidance o

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"Gripping . . . . vibrant . . . A wonderfully absorbing and stimulating book." --Sarah Bakewell, NBCC Award-wi

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