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Sidney Hook

    Sidney Hook war ein pragmatischer Philosoph, der für seine Beiträge zur öffentlichen Debatte bekannt war. Als Schüler von John Dewey beschäftigte sich Hook mit der Philosophie der Geschichte, der Bildung, der Politik und der Ethik. Er war ein scharfer Kritiker totalitärer Ideologien wie Faschismus und Marxismus-Leninismus. Als pragmatischer Sozialdemokrat arbeitete er manchmal mit Konservativen zusammen, insbesondere im Widerstand gegen den Kommunismus. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg argumentierte er, dass Mitglieder von Verschwörungen, wie der Kommunistischen Partei der USA und anderen leninistischen Verschwörungen, ethisch von öffentlichen Ämtern ausgeschlossen werden könnten.

    Solzhenitsyn at Harvard
    Education for Modern Man
    Sidney Hook on Pragmatism, Democracy, and Freedom
    • 2020

      Education for Modern Man

      • 248 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      The book offers a penetrating analysis of modern education, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and logical clarity. Sidney Hook critiques current attempts to reorganize higher education, revealing underlying fallacies and advocating for a rational approach. Esteemed reviewers highlight its comprehensive insights and exceptional logical rigor, positioning it as essential reading for those seeking to understand contemporary educational challenges. With a focus on sanity and clarity, Hook's work stands out for its intellectual depth and incisive examination of educational issues.

      Education for Modern Man
    • 2002

      Twenty-five of Hook's most incisive essays in political philosophy discuss pragmatism and naturalism, Marx and Marxism, Democratic theory and practice, and the defense of a free society.

      Sidney Hook on Pragmatism, Democracy, and Freedom
    • 1980

      Solzhenitsyn at Harvard

      The Address, Twelve Early Responses, Six Later Reflections

      • 143 Seiten
      • 6 Lesestunden

      When Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn gave the commencement address at Harvard University in 1978, many Americans expected to hear their country praised by this celebrated refugee from a totalitarian state. Instead they heard some sharply critical views of their legal system, their press, their popular culture, and even their national will. The forthright and controversial speech makes up Part One of this book. A sampling of the avalanche of comment that followed it is included in Part Two. In Part Three, six thoughtful scholars reflect on the ideas and judgments expressed by the great Russian writer.

      Solzhenitsyn at Harvard