Widely recognized as one of the finest introductions to existentialist philosophy ever written, Irrational Man helped introduce existentialism to an American audience when it was first published in 1958.Barrett writes with eloquence and clarity about concerns that remain as relevant today as ever: the persistence of the irrational and absurd, the search for meaning in a fractured world, and humanity's capacity to shape or destroy its own future without ful...

Widely recognized as the finest definition of existentialist philosophy ever written, this book introduced existentialism to America in 1958. Barrett speaks eloquently and directly to concerns of the 1990s: a period when the irrational and the absurd are no better integrated than before and when humankind is in even greater danger of destroying its existence without ever understanding the meaning of its existence.Irrational Man begins by discussing the roots of existential...

In "The Life and Work of William Tindale," William Barrett Cooper presents a comprehensive exploration of the life, theological contributions, and martyrdom of William Tindale, the pioneering translator of the Bible into English. Employing a scholarly yet accessible style, Cooper meticulously examines Tindale's fervent dedication to the Reformation, his critique of ecclesiastical authority, and his enduring influence on Christian thought. Set against the backdrop of 16th-century England, t...

Sir William Fletcher Barrett (February 10, 1844 - May 26, 1925) was Professor of Physics at the Royal College of Science for Dublin from 1873-1910 and one of the distinguished early psychical researchers. He was instrumental in the founding of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) in 1882, serving as vice-president and editor of the Societys Journal during its first year and he became president in 1904. He also encouraged Professor William James of Harvard to organize the American branch o...

Cooper begins with Tyndale's early life, detailing his upbringing in Gloucestershire, England, and his education at Oxford and Cambridge. The author emphasizes Tyndale's early realization of the importance of translating the Bible into vernacular English, a task he saw as essential for the spiritual enlightenment of the laity. Tyndale's strong conviction and theological insights led him to challenge the established church's authority, particularly its resistance to translating the Scriptur...

During his 50 years of psychical research, Sir William Fletcher Barrett (February 10, 1884 May 26, 1925) observed many types of phenomena. In his reminiscences, read at a private meeting of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) on June 17, 1924, less than a year before his death, Barrett said: I am personally convinced that the evidence we have published decidedly demonstrates (1) the existence of a spiritual world, (2) survival after death, and (3) of occasional communication from thos...

Excerpt: "Contemplation of the published work has suggested to the author that greater significance might have been attributed to the background and environment of Tindale's early manhood. The breaking up of the social and religious structure of his time, and the spread of the New Learning over Western Europe were events profoundly affecting the character and career of contemporary English youth. Thus, the disintegration and dissolution of the overawing authority of the Church, though she ...

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In 2006, amid the great real estate bubble, Rick Hermannik, an adult referee of youth soccer, is found murdered in a ritzy Los Angeles suburb, his whistle left in an unnatural place. Suspicion quickly falls upon volunteer coach Diego Diaz, a one-time gang member whose hot Latino rant over an offside call pops up on YouTube. The media eagerly pursue the delicious story line of out-of-control soccer parents. Case closed–until the boyfriend of Diaz’s grown daughter, Hector Rivera, a former hi...

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The nightmares began for William Manchester twenty-three years after World War II. In his dreams he lived with the recurring image of himself as a battle-weary youth "angrily demanding to know what had happened to the three decades since he had laid down his arms." To find out, Manchester visited those places in the Pacific where as a young Marine he fought the Japanese.In this intensely powerful memoir, America's preeminent biographer-historian, who has written so brilliantly abou...