Kim Vahnenbruck Bücher

Die Arbeit untersucht die Verbindung zwischen Verstand und Sinneswahrnehmung im Kontext der Erkenntnistheorie. Anhand philosophischer Überlegungen wird dargelegt, dass Wissen nur durch die Synthese von Gedanken und Sinneseindrücken entstehen kann. Der Autor reflektiert über die Bedeutung von Begriffen und Anschauungen für das Verständnis von sportlichen Phänomenen und deren Einfluss auf die Wahrnehmung und das Denken im Sport. Die Arbeit bietet somit eine tiefgehende Analyse der kognitiven Prozesse, die im Sport eine Rolle spielen.

Exploring the themes of environment and its impact on individual lives, this seminar paper delves into Stephen Crane's debut novel, published in 1893 under a pseudonym. The work reflects the author's hesitance to associate his identity with a piece he deemed shocking, as it candidly portrays the struggles of urban life. Through an analysis of Crane's narrative choices, the paper highlights the significance of societal influences on personal development, setting the stage for discussions on American literature's portrayal of New York's harsh realities.

Focusing on the historical context of slavery in 18th and 19th century Great Britain, this seminar paper examines the emergence of the abolitionist movement beginning in the 1770s. It highlights how Enlightenment thinkers critiqued slavery as a violation of human rights and a moral heresy, reflecting the changing attitudes towards this issue during the Romantic era. The paper provides insights into the intersection of literature and social justice, emphasizing the role of Romantic women writers in these discussions.

The paper explores the linguistic characteristics of the lexicons in Rap and Gospel music, challenging the perception that these genres are vastly different. By analyzing their vocabulary, the author aims to uncover any underlying similarities or notable discrepancies between the two. This research builds on a seminar presentation from July 2010, emphasizing the unique aspects of language within these musical forms and contributing to the broader study of English language varieties.

'New York City as Metaphor in Selected American Texts' tries to capture the picture and meaning of an ever-changing city which has casted and still casts a spell over people all around the world. An uncountable number of authors have dedicated their works to New York City because of their fascination of its diversity and constant change that promises its dwellers a life in wealth and freedom. Surprisingly, all novels that have been analyzed reveal New York as the complete opposite of the American Dream that everyone expects when arriving on Ellis Island. The protagonists have to realize that their dreams will never become fulfilled and, consequently, become disillusioned and corrupted by their unhealthy environment. John Dos Passos describes a City that becomes a modern Babylon; it is fragmented and on its way to greed, capitalism and corruption. The New York of Stephen Crane's Maggie Johnson and Edith Wharton's Lily Bart is like a gigantic deterministic cage that denies every attempt of escape. Moreover, the metaphysical novel 'City of Glass' by Paul Auster does not show any sign of the promised life in wealth and freedom, but rather a city that is split into pieces, ruled by chance and misunderstandings. The city literally dehumanizes its inhabitants as they are dazzled by its addictive quality.