David Bromwich Bücher

"Spanning many historical and literary contexts, Moral Imagination brings together a dozen recent essays by one of America's premier cultural critics. David Bromwich explores the importance of imagination and sympathy to suggest how these faculties may illuminate the motives of human action and the reality of justice. These wide-ranging essays address thinkers and topics from Gandhi and Martin Luther King on nonviolent resistance, to the dangers of identity politics, to the psychology of the heroes of classic American literature. Bromwich demonstrates that moral imagination allows us to judge the right and wrong of actions apart from any benefit to ourselves, and he argues that this ability is an innate individual strength, rather than a socially conditioned habit. Political topics addressed here include Edmund Burke and Richard Price's efforts to define patriotism in the first year of the French Revolution, Abraham Lincoln's principled work of persuasion against slavery in the 1850s, the erosion of privacy in America under the influence of social media, and the use of euphemism to shade and anesthetize reactions to the global war on terror. Throughout, Bromwich considers the relationship between language and power, and the insights language may offer into the corruptions of power. Moral Imagination captures the singular voice of one of the most forceful thinkers working in America today"-- Provided by publisher

This biography of statesman Edmund Burke (1729-1797), covering three decades, is the first to attend to the complexity of Burke's thought as it emerges in both the major writings and private correspondence. David Bromwich reads Burke's career as an imperfect attempt to organize an honorable life in the dense medium he knew politics to be.

Richard McKay Rorty (1931-2007) war ein bedeutender Philosoph, der sich von der analytischen Philosophie abwandte und eine einflussreiche Form des Pragmatismus entwickelte. Geboren in New York City, kam er früh mit progressiven Ideen in Berührung und begann mit 14 Jahren sein Philosophiestudium in Chicago. Nach seiner Promotion an der Yale University 1956 war er von 1958 bis 1961 Assistant Professor am Wellesley College und hatte anschließend bis 1982 eine Professur für analytische Philosophie an der Princeton University. Sein bekanntestes Werk, veröffentlicht 1979, kritisiert klassische philosophische Fragen und widmet sich zunehmend kulturellen und politischen Themen. 1982 wechselte Rorty an die University of Virginia und lehrte ab 1998 Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft an der Stanford University. Er starb am 8. Juni 2007 in Palo Alto, Kalifornien. Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) wurde als Sohn eines Brauereibesitzers in Lüneburg geboren. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg studierte er Rechtswissenschaften und arbeitete in verschiedenen Verwaltungspositionen. 1960 erhielt er ein Stipendium für Harvard, wo er mit Talcott Parsons in Kontakt kam. Sein erstes Buch erschien 1964, und er wurde 1968 Professor für Soziologie an der Universität Bielefeld. 1997 veröffentlichte er sein Hauptwerk, das Resultat jahrzehntelanger Forschung. Dieter Henrich, geboren 1927, studierte Philosophie in Marburg, Frankfurt und Heidelberg. Nach seiner Dissert

Explore the tradition of the political essay with this brilliant anthology.David Bromwich is one of the most well-informed, cogent, and morally uncompromising political writers on the left today. He is also one of our finest intellectual historians and literary critics. In Writing Politics , Bromwich presents twenty-seven essays by different writers from the beginning of the modern political world in the seventeenth century until recent times, essays that grapple with issues that continue to shape history—revolution and war, racism, women’s rights, the status of the worker, the nature of citizenship, imperialism, violence and nonviolence, among them—and essays that have also been chosen as superlative examples of the power of written English to reshape our thoughts and the world. Jonathan Swift, Edmund Burke, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, George Eliot, W. E. B. Du Bois, Mohandas Gandhi, Virginia Woolf, Martin Luther King, and Hannah Arendt are here, among others, along with a wide-ranging introduction.

Written by a leading literary critic, this engaging volume studies the words of a wide range of speakers and writers to explore the nature of persuasion, the effects of words, and how words can lead to action.

Zwei engelsgleiche Zöglinge, ein märchenhaft schönes Landhaus – für eine junge Erzieherin scheint sich gleich die erste Anstellung als glückliche Wahl zu erweisen. Einzig ein Mann und eine Frau, die sich ihr mehrfach auf mysteriöse Weise zeigen, um kurz darauf wieder zu verschwinden, trüben die Unbeschwertheit und nähren ihre Zweifel: Warum wurde Miles – ein doch offenbar braver Junge – der Schule verwiesen? Weiß die kleine Flora mehr als sie zugibt? Sind Liebreiz und Unschuld der beiden Kinder nur Fassade? Und warum verweigert der Dienstherr, der charmante Onkel der Zöglinge, jede Hilfe? Dem Leser als staunendem Zeugen des Geschehens stellt sich schon bald eine ganz andere Frage: die nach der Verlässlichkeit der Erzieherin und Erzählerin der vorliegenden Geschichte.

"American Breakdown is the brilliant political diary of one of America's leading essayists, David Bromwich, whose work has drawn wide appreciation for its incisive portraits and accurate prognosis. From his analysis of the Cheney-Bush co-presidency, in which foreign policy was reduced to permanent war, and Barack Obama's practice of reconciliation without truth, Bromwich chronicles the emergence of Donald Trump--the demagogue of a culture of corruption from which all traces of political interest and candor have dropped away. An unsparing account of the degradation of American democracy, the book leads off with a new introduction on the prospects for change during the new Democratic Congress"-- Provided by publisher

William Hazlitt stands out as a prominent non-fiction prose writer from the Romantic period, known for his insightful and passionate essays. His work reflects a deep engagement with the themes of individuality, emotion, and the human experience, showcasing his ability to blend personal reflection with broader philosophical ideas. Hazlitt's unique perspective and eloquent style have solidified his reputation as a significant figure in literary history, influencing both contemporary and future writers.

William Hazlitt stands out as a prominent non-fiction prose writer from the Romantic period, known for his insightful essays and critiques. His work reflects a deep understanding of human emotions and social dynamics, blending personal experience with philosophical exploration. Hazlitt's unique voice and perspective offer readers a rich exploration of art, literature, and the complexities of life, making him a significant figure in literary history.

William Hazlitt stands out as a prominent non-fiction prose writer from the Romantic period, renowned for his insightful essays and critiques. His work reflects a deep engagement with the cultural and philosophical currents of his time, showcasing his unique voice and perspective. Hazlitt's exploration of human nature, art, and society continues to resonate, making him a significant figure in literary history.