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David Wiggins

    Black Mercuries
    Miracles
    Sameness and Substance Renewed
    Ethics
    Glory Bound
    The Forgotten Children
    • The Forgotten Children

      • 94 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden
      5,0(1)Abgeben

      Focusing on the plight of feral children, this story highlights their struggles to find clean drinking water and daily meals without adult care. It emphasizes the moral responsibility of society to support these vulnerable children, advocating for a collective effort to provide the care they lack. The narrative draws inspiration from Jesus Christ's teachings, urging readers to recognize and act upon their duty to protect and nurture all children in need.

      The Forgotten Children
    • Glory Bound

      Black Athletes in a White America

      • 324 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden
      4,2(11)Abgeben

      Exploring the intricate dynamics between African American athletes and mainstream white America, this collection of essays delves into the historical struggles for cultural identity and acceptance in sports. David K. Wiggins highlights pivotal moments, such as Wendell Smith's advocacy for black baseball players and Jesse Owens' Olympic triumphs, while also addressing the impact of the civil rights movement on athletics. The book illustrates how the black power movement reshaped perceptions and engagement with African American athletes, marking a transformative era in sports and society.

      Glory Bound
    • Ethics

      Twelve Lectures on the Philosophy of Morality

      • 416 Seiten
      • 15 Lesestunden
      3,4(5)Abgeben

      The story delves into the complexities of friendship as Liz and Sarabeth navigate the aftermath of a traumatic event from their youth. Their bond, forged through shared experiences and personal struggles, faces a severe test when tragedy strikes Liz's family. This unforeseen calamity forces both women to confront long-held assumptions, hidden resentments, and the evolving nature of their relationship. Ann Packer's narrative examines the intricacies of friendship, the expectations that shape it, and the resilience required to endure life's challenges.

      Ethics
    • In this book, which revises and greatly expands his classic work Sameness and Substance (1980), David Wiggins examines the logic of identity, the ideas of substance and change, essence, predication and sortal predication, personhood, and personal memory. schovat popis

      Sameness and Substance Renewed
    • Miracles

      • 350 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden

      Exploring the connection between Jesus' divinity and humanity, this book reveals insights often overlooked in discussions of His miracles. It emphasizes the significance of the unseen events that accompany miraculous occurrences, suggesting that understanding these elements can deepen one's faith. Readers will uncover new perspectives on the nature of Jesus and the implications of His actions, challenging the notion of being "heavenly minded" without practical impact on earthly life.

      Miracles
    • This book chronicles the struggles and triumphs of African American athletes in the Modern Olympic Games, from 1896 through the 2020 Tokyo Games. It explores the lives and careers of both legendary and little-known Black Olympians as they sought to honor themselves, their race, and their nation on the world stage.

      Black Mercuries