The polymath Michael Polanyi first made his mark as a physical chemist, but his interests gradually shifted to economics, politics, and philosophy, in which field he would ultimately propose a revolutionary theory of knowledge that grew out of his firsthand experience with both the scientific method and political totalitarianism. In this sixth entry in ISI Books’ Library of Modern Thinkers’ series, Mark T. Mitchell reveals how Polanyi came to recognize that the roots of the modern politica...

Many Americans are longing for alternative politics rooted in strong communities, recognition of limits, and respect for the natural world. These issues are not the possession of one political party. Rather, they refer to ideas rooted deeply in the best aspects of our common tradition, and they represent yearnings that many, regardless of political affiliation, share. This book articulates a cultural and political vision that leads one off the couch and into the garden, out of the shopping...

A proletarianized citizenry ruled by a class of insolent plutocrats is incompatible with the republican form of government established by the US Constitution. Without an effective majority of citizens who own property and whose character has been shaped by property ownership--a vibrant middle class--the Founders' Constitution will not survive. Our current age of Plutocratic Socialism is a specific manifestation of a pathology the Founders feared. Recovery must begin with a simple, yet prof...

In The Limits of Liberalism, Mark T. Mitchell argues that a rejection of tradition is both philosophically incoherent and politically harmful.The Limits of Liberalism identifies why most modern thinkers have denied the essential role of tradition and explains how tradition can be restored to its proper place. Mitchell demonstrates that the rejection of tradition as an epistemic necessity has produced a false conception of the human person—the libe...

A Marriage Made in HellWhere did they come from, these furiously self-righteous “social justice warriors”?The growing radicalism and intolerance on the American left is the result of the strange union of Nietzsche’s “will to power” and a secularized Puritan moralism. In this penetrating study, Mark T. Mitchell explains how this marriage made in hell gave birth to a powerful and destructive political and social movement.Having declared that “God is d...

Where did they come from, these furiously self-righteous "social justice warriors"?Having declared that "God is dead," Friedrich Nietzsche identified the "will to power" as the fundamental force of human life. There is no good or evil in a Nietzschean world—only the interests of the strong. Reason and the common good have no place there.As Nietzsche's ideas have permeated our culture, a new generation of radicals has embraced the rhetoric and tactics of the will to power. B...

★榮獲2016年美國指標性傳記寫作獎項「斯珀伯圖書獎」（Sperber prize）★2015年《舊金山紀事報》（San Francisco Chronicle）及《出版者周刊》（Publishers Weekly）年度最佳圖書名單★阿潑（文字工作者）、盧郁佳（作家）、謝佩霓（藝評人／策展人）、顏擇雅（作家）齊聲推薦遊走與書寫紐約邊緣的編年史家：約瑟夫．米契爾他的前半生，是美國報導文學史的一頁傳奇；晚年卻陷入了長達三十餘年隻字未曾發表的寫作障礙。約瑟夫．米契爾（Joseph Mitchel）是知名文學雜誌《紐約客》（The New Yorker）早期的重要資產，幾乎可以說他一人扛起了三〇年代晚期的《紐約客》人物側寫專欄，並在四零、五零年代用他多產且高品質的作品，以及領先時代的寫...

In the first half of the twentieth century, the rationalist tide had reached its high mark in the arts, politics, and work. But the Holocaust, the Gulag, and other failures have dimmed the popularity of rationalism. However, the evidence of those practical failures would not have been as convincing as it was if not for the existence of a theoretical diagnosis of the malady. This book compares and contrasts the ideas of some of the leading twentieth-century critics of rationalism: Hans-Geor...

Fake dating my hottest friend was not my smartest move…The cocky ex-baseball player—and flirty playboy—is the one man I'd never fall for. Which is why I stupidly thought he'd make the perfect fake boyfriend.As the reigning queen of the dirt bike racing circuit, my only goal is to win this next championship race. Except I've got a bit of a…reputation problem. While my fans love my tattooed, bad-girl image, my fancy new sponsor hates it. After a recent media ...

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

In this compelling history, award-winning journalist, Jon Mitchell, traces how the islands of Okinawa have been annexed by Japan, occupied by the United States and now menaced by China. In response, Okinawans have developed one of the world's most resilient – yet overlooked – pacifist movements.Once a wealthy kingdom, Okinawa was seized by Japan in the late-19th century and, after World War II, abandoned to US colonial rule. For twenty-seven years, ...

This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex world of data aggregation, breaking down essential concepts and techniques into accessible, actionable content. From understanding the fundamentals of data aggregation to diving into advanced topics like real-time processing, cloud solutions, and the impact of emerging technologies, this book equips you with the knowledge to tackle data challenges effectively.Inside, you'll discover:Fundamental Techniques: